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Saturday, August 8, 2015

1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon



Very limited 1 per person
1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon....$31.99
Sorry, sold out.



Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo 12 year old




Very Limited!
Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo 12 year old...$99.99
This whisky is distinguished by a harmony of the aroma of aged casks with sweet hints of vanilla and gently peat. The soft taste is elegantly deepened by a sweet and tangy fruitiness.


Strawberry Mix 6 pack! - Great Price!



Strawberry Beers and Cider....$8.99 / 6pk

  • 1 bottle of each of these Kolsch. The 6 pack price is better than buying them individually.
  • So that we can make sure it is ready. Please order online or call 314.727.8788. You do not have to enter credit card info if you are picking up in the store.
  • You will get an email confirmation when it is ready.



Urban Chestnut Baren Weisse Wheat Ale with Strawberies...Pint
Swirl it, waft it, now close your eyes and think strawberry. Ahhh? there it is? and yes, it is subtle, but the "beeren" in this weissbier provides a soft aroma, light sweetness on the tongue, adn the combination of strawberry with the wheat beer makes for a wonderfully refreshing summer ale. BTW Bears love it! ABV-5.0%, IBUs-15, OG - 11.0 Plato (Belgian goblet)


Crabtree Dearfield Strawberry Blonde Ale...12oz bottle
Dr. George Junne, Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Northern Colorado, approached Jeff Crabtree mid summer of 2009 with a unique idea. He proposed if Jeff was interested in the idea to develop a beer that would give fair representation of Dearfield Colorado. The design of the beer was inspired by the style of crops that were produced for the community. After several revisions, the Dearfield Ale was born. A blonde ale brewed with strawberries available shortly. A majority of the profitable proceeds will be donated to the Dearfield preservation fund to assist the Black American West Museum in stabilizing this great piece of history.


Charelville Strawberry Blonde...12oz bottle
Strawberry Season reminds us that summer is almost here! This Sexy Blonde Ale would not be complete without the seductive essence of strawberries. Balanced and Refreshing, this Blonde is sure to Please!!


O'Fallon Strawberry Best....12oz bottle


Wheat with Strawberry
Try our new refreshingly light and crisp Strawberry Best! We start with an American Wheat style recipe that’s a perfect compliment for fruit. We add real strawberry puree to the secondary fermentation, which gives the beer a naturally subtle strawberry flavor and aroma with a slight tartness. Light in color and soft in bitterness this beer is designed specifically to be enjoyed during the hot summer months.


Crown Valley Strawberry Cider...12oz bottle
This cider has a slight golden pink color. This strawberry infused cider is a semi-sweet cider with a wonderful balance of sweetness and acidity.

Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager...12oz bottle
Abita Strawberry Harvest is a lager brewed with pilsner and wheat malts and Vanguard hops. Real Louisiana strawberry juice is added after filtration resulting in a crisp lager with a sweet strawberry flavor, aroma and haze. It is wonderful with desserts or lighter fare such as salads and pastas. Fresh cheeses such as Burrata, chèvre, Crescenza, mozzarella or Teleme pair well with Strawberry Harvest.

Kolsch - 6 pack!

Kolsch:
Golden, top-fermented style native to Köln, Germany. The style has a very narrow profile and many beers that consider themselves to be kölschbiers are not. Generally they have a moderate bitterness, but fairly prominent hop flavour (typically Spalt, Tettnang or Hallertau). They have high effervescence, medium esters, but a rounded, stylish character derived from lagering - from RateBeer

Kolsch 6 pack....$17.99 
  • 1 bottle of each of these Kolsch.  The 6 pack price is better than buying them individually.
  • So that we can make sure it is ready.  Please order online or call 314.727.8788.  You do not have to enter credit card info if you are picking up in the store.
  • You will get an email confirmation when it is ready.


Urban Chestnut Bap Kolsch Ale...Pint
The classic style from Cologne, named after the most famous rock band to write their lyrics in Kölsch. This warm filtered ale is cold conditioned so it takes on the characteristics of a lager.

Sunner Kölsch...Pint
It was Sünner that brewed the first beer in the modern Kölsch style (though it wasn't called that then) around 1900. Sünner is a 'Kölsch' beer, unique to Köln (Cologne) Germany.
Like Champagne (Appellation Controlee) it is protected by laws, so that only beers brewed in that region can bear the name. It is an Ale with a stylish character derived from lagering. It is clear and pale straw in appearance. The taste is refreshing, gently fruity, slightly sweet with a crisp, dry finish.
5.3% ABV

French Broad Gateway Kolsch....22oz
While known for their lagers, German brewers also produce terrific ales. French Broad’s Kölsch is faithful to the great German ales found in Köln. Golden in color, with a refreshing crispness, pleasantly sweet malt finish, and distinctive German hopping.

Freigeist Ottekolong Kolsch...pint
Rich, hoppy, and complex, Ottekolong (“Eau de Cologne”) Kölsch is a traditional version of the city’s local specialty. Ironically, this peerless quaffing ale, scandalously unfiltered and extra-hopped, is too traditional to be accepted as a “legal” Kölsch. We think it’s the best beer in town, frankly.
Style: Kölsch
ABV: 4.80%

Reissdorf Koslch...12oz
Reissdorf Kölsch is the beer speciality from Cologne with a tradition starting 1894. A Kölsch with a pleasant, full-bodied, and uniquely light and sweet taste in premium quality, that is brewed for the adepts who prefer something special

Schlafly Koslch....12oz
This light-colored, refreshing ale is THE beer of Cologne. Well balanced and mild mannered, this beer is great for summer.



Elmer T. Lee Bourbon back in stock.

call 314.727.8788




Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon...$33.99

Info from Spirits Review

Appearance: Deep red / gold in the bottle, shows its age, as well as its namesake, Mr Lee. You rarely see this color in a whiskey, as it denotes a great deal of maturity and aging. To see this color in a single malt scotch, it would have to be a to older and about four to ten times more expensive. It is a beautiful thing. On swirling, it leaves a thicker coating on the glass and has more legs and heavier body than George T. Stagg or Buffalo Trace Bourbon.

First Impression: Toffee, apricots, some spiciness, and a faint trace of marzipan, leather, and on more warming: char.This is a great, full-bodied, but somehow delicate whiskey. Damn smooth stuff.

Taste: Toffee, (not caramel), corn, apricot again, much like the bouquet. A medium mouth feel, more like a good armagnac than like a cognac (as I have described some other whiskies from there). Nice warming going down, without the burn you would expect for the price. Most bourbons don't stand up to age well, they have a very turbulent ride to adolescence in new fresh charred barrels, and dramatic temperature swings (hence intense respiration in the barrel which leads to a very rapid aging compared to the sedate pace of other spirits many of which use recycled barrels).
Drinks: Great in almost any drink calling for bourbon. Has the taste and body to stand up to anything you mix it with, but on the other hand it does mix well and does not overwhelm a drink. A true gentleman who knows how to get along well with others.
Final Thoughts: This is where all my troubles began... This was my first single barrel bourbon after years of drinking mass produced bourbons. There is a term "Gateway Drug" meaning the one you get started on, innocently enough before. . . In a entirely different POSITIVE way this is a Gateway Bourbon. . .The difference betwwen this and the mass produced bourbons is immense. For just a few dollars more, it introduces you to the true possibilities of what bourbon can be and leaves you hungering for all the other ones out there. Beware! It is an outstanding value, and I give a personal recommendation to try. Bottle: Gold Sealing Wax and a square bottle with rounded edges give it a nice effect. The concave medallion type impressions on the side make the bottle easy to grip when pouring - unlike a lot of square bottles. It also makes it easy to find in your bar. It looks they are trying for a slightly antique look with Mr Lee's portrait on the back label looking through the whiskey. The clear glass and label on the front show off the color of the whiskey to good effect. The weight and heft of the bottle conveys a solid feel. A printed oval label has the legally required labeling and little more.

2010 Chantegrive - best buy in Bordeaux




2010 Chateau de Chantegrive Graves...$24.99 
A fabulous sleeper of the vintage, Chantegrive’s 2010 is the best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, which has long made very good wines that represent terrific values. An equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2010 exceeds all expectations. Notes of tobacco leaf, creme de cassis, barbecue smoke and loads of flesh, opulence and richness characterize this dense purple-colored wine, which is full-bodied and over-achieving. Drink it over the next decade. A major sleeper of the vintage.
Rated 90/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Schlafly Oktoberfest




Schlafly Oktoberfest....$7.99

Our Oktoberfest is a traditional Bavarian Märzen with a toasty malt aroma and slight caramel taste. This rich, amber lager is balanced by the use of German noble hops, while the lager yeast ferments cold and slow, creating a smooth, crisp beer.

Märzen, or Oktoberfest, has its origins in Bavaria, most likely before the 16th century. For public safety and brewing quality concerns, the Bavarian Brauordnung was decreed in 1539, stating that beer could only be brewed from September 29th (Saint Michael) to April 23rd (Saint George). Over the summer months, beers were stored, or lagered, in caves and stone cellars. The evolution of Oktoberfest came from the last brews of the year, in March (or Märzen), as these beers would be ready to drink for the Bavarian celebration, “Oktoberfest”.

Brauhaus Riegele collab Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest



This is a "one off"

Each year they will collaborate with a different German Brewery.  

2015 Collaboration is with Brauhaus Riegele

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest....$7.99 / 6pk
A German-American collaboration on the classic festival beer.
We’re on a mission to explore the roots of Germany’s festival beers. Each year, we’ll partner with one of a handful of incredible German brewers to create a traditional take on the most famous beer style in history. This year we’re working hand in hand with Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg. Together we created an authentic Oktoberfest beer, true to the roots of the festival, that’s deep golden in color and rich with complex malt flavor from the use of traditional German Steffi barley.


How Sierra Nevada Made
the World's Best Oktoberfest -- Men's Journal
German brewers have been making Oktoberfest beer, the easy-drinking amber lagers, for over 200 years. But a U.S. craft brewery that previously only dabbled in the style has surpassed them all with the best Oktoberfest we've ever tasted, from Europe or anywhere else. So how did they do it? It all started, unsurprisingly, from a partnership with one of Germany's oldest independent, family-owned breweries, Brauhaus Riegele.

Riegele isn't a big name in the U.S., but among its laurels is Germany's Beer of the Decade for the crowd-pleasing Commerzienrat Riegele Privat. Though Privat is a masterful take on German lagers, Riegele has built a reputation for breaking out in Germany's rigid, staid beer culture. Instead of resting on its centuries-old standards, the Bavarian brewery has spent generations refining its beers and experimenting with new styles (they make some of Bavaria's only IPAs). It was that constant drive for better beer, says Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman, that led him to reach out to collaborate with the brewery.

Grossman's Chico, California-based operation previously produced a limited run of an Oktoberfest lager that was consumed at the brewery's annual Oktoberfest celebration. After last season, Grossman thought the quaffable, yet potentially complex style was primed to go coast-to-coast. And following the success of his Beer Camp Across America tour, where the Chico crew brewed with renowned colleagues like Oskar Blues, Victory, and Firestone Walker, Grossman knew he wanted to team up with a like-minded brewer. His list of friends in Germany is long, but he'd recently begun helping Riegele on a barrel-aging project (rarely found across the Atlantic) and knew their attention to detail and creative spirit matched his own brewing philosophy.

When Grossman's team and Riegele came together, they pinpointed an heirloom barley called Steffi to help set their Oktoberfest apart. Though it's a favorite grain for the German outfit, Steffi is rarely used elsewhere due to its cost — it takes more grain to produce a batch than modern strains. "It's an old variety, but it has quite a bit more character," says Grossman.

The Bavarian brewery also maintains one of the largest libraries of brewers yeast in the world, each of which imparts a unique character on barley, hops, and water. "A beer is a puzzle of 1,000 parts," says Riegele manager Sebastian Priller-Riegele. "Each piece and ingredient has to fit into each other." The Riegele team combed through its extensive collection and picked the ideal yeast that would bring the desired flavors together.

The team finished the beer with a mix of spicy German hops. "We spent a lot of time getting a balance of roasted malts and bitterness that was traditional," Grossman says. "But in a Sierra Nevada twist, we boosted the aroma hops."

The resulting beer sets the new standard for the style, with a rich, wide range of flavors you'd find in a much stronger brew, while maintaining the trademark drinkability of a fest beer (at 6 percent ABV). You'll taste the Steffi and complementing barleys upfront with spicy hops following. The lager finishes dry and crisp with a balance of hop bitterness and malt sweetness. It's the ideal beer for any fall day — one you can sip and geek out on, and one you can hoist in a stein and enjoy without thinking. Our only complaint: Sierra Nevada says they plan to reformulate and collaborate with a different brewery next Oktoberfest season.

95 Point Crognolo








95 Point Tuscan Gem
2013 Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana...$24.99
For the third year in a row this wine has scored 95/100 from James Suckling, if there is a better value from Tuscany we haven't found it.
Lots currants, blueberries, vanilla and floral character on the nose and palate. Full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Edgy contrast of acidity, ripe fruit and wood. Stylish, savory and delicious. A blend of sangiovese and merlot. One of the best values amongst Super Tuscan reds. Drink in 2016.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling

Friday, August 7, 2015

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch




Old Forester 1870 Original Batch...$42.99
BOURBON JUST DOESN’T GET MORE ORIGINAL
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch echoes George Garvin Brown’s original 1870 batching process. Back then, Brown batched barrels obtained from three distilleries to create a consistent flavor profile. To emulate that process today, we also select barrels from three warehouses, each barrel originating from a different day of production, with a different entry proof and a different age profile.
The three expressions of Old Forester are then batched together to craft Old Forester 1870 Original Batch. This 90-proof bourbon will be minimally filtered, to honor the processes available to George Garvin Brown at that time.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE:  Clove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet honeysuckle character.
TASTE:  
Baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness.
FINISH:  Soft, with lingering fruit and spice character.


ACCOLADES
Double Gold Medal
2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

95, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Tanqueray Bloomsbury Gin

The Juniper lovers gin!



Tanqueray Bloomsbury Gin...$31.99 / liter
Historic recipe dates to 1880 crafted in Bloomsbury
Features prominent notes of Tuscan Juniper along with additional botanicals including coriander, angelica, winter savoury and cassia bark.    A robust Juniper heavy gin.



Ballwin Cheese Feature: Cabot Private Stock Cheddar

Ballwin Cheese Feature: Cabot Cheddar
Come in for a taste!


Cabot Private Stock Cheddar
"Cabot is proud to offer its fine Private Stock Cheddar in Specialty Waxed bricks to suit the needs of any kitchen. Aged for a minimum of 16 months, this lactose-free cheddar has a tart kick behind a smooth, creamy texture. Great for adding a hint of complexity to traditional recipes or for serving up solo as the star of the show." - Cabot

New Ballas Cheese Feature: Milton Tomato garlic cheddar cheese

New Ballas Cheese Feature: come in for a taste!


Milton Creamery Tomato Garlic Cheddar Cheese
From the makers of Prairie Breeze comes Tomato Garlic Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients: Pastuerized cow's milk, cultures, salt, veg. rennet, minced tomatos, garlic granules
Milton Creamery is the result of a dream. A dream of doing something to help others in the agriculture world and beyond, adding value to the milk for dairy farmers, creating jobs in the local community and bringing you a product created with art and passion from Southeast Iowa.  The success of Milton Creamery thus far is allowing us to fulfill the dream and giving us a foundation to benefit more people and also people from other walks of life.  The goal of this website is to help you understand who we are and why we started this company and also a source of information on our line of products.

Classic Beer of the Week! Kwak



Taste it tonight from 4-6pm at Forsyth!  (8/7/15)
Classic Beer of the Week!
We are featuring a "Classic" beer in our Friday night tasting when we can. So many people may have never had these beers because they are not the "new" or "hot" craft beer anymore.   I was going to feature Karmeliet Tripel this week but researching it, it was first produced in 1996.   My sell imposed guideline is that a beer must be produced for at least 20 years to qualify as a classic.  So Karmeliet will have to wait until next year.


Kwak Belgian Strong Ale
Rated 94/100 RateBeerAlso available with 4 bottles of Kwak plus the special Kwak glass and wood stand.
"According to tourist guides, there are over 1000 types of Belgian beer. Quite a few of these Belgian beers have their own unique glass. The most distinctive of glasses is the Kwak vessel. This 25 centimetre glass tube with a flared top and a round, bulbous bottom is held by a wooden clamp. In fact, this glass would tip over if you tried to set it down on a table!
According to the Kwak website: “In Napoleon’s time, Pauwel Kwak was a brewer and the owner of the De Hoorn inn (near Brussels). Mail coaches stopped there every day, but at that time coachmen were not allowed to leave their coach and horses,” “As a result, the inventive innkeeper had a special Kwak glass blown that could be hung on the coach. In this way, the coachman had his Kwak beer safely at hand.”
Ordering Kwak for the first time is a great experience. It comes to your table complete with a monogrammed wooden stand. The long neck and round base makes a nice rich, frothy head. You can recognize a Kwak glass from across a crowded bar.
Once you get over the novelty of the glass, Kwak is a very fine Belgian beer. The color is a deep amber, with a creamy colored head. Kwak has a mellow, fruity and malty aroma with very little hops smell. There are some hints of fruit in the taste and aroma such as creamy bannana and liquorice." --www.bestbelgianbeers.com

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Morgan Street is back!

Fresh and back in stock!




Morgan Street Virgin Territory IPA...$8.49 / 6pk CANS 
Morgan Street’s first IPA. Citrus, Lime Mango and Grapefruit. Malt 2Row, Cara Hell Hops, Summit, Casscade, Rakau, Wakatu, Chinook. 





Morgan Street When Helles Freezes Over...$8.49 / 6pk CANS
When Helles Freezes Over - Pleasant, bready, and sweet are all adjectives describing this classic German styled lager. There is a presence of medium to low spicy hop bitterness. The appearance of our Munich Helles is slightly darker in color than its commercial counterparts, but it boasts clarity and a creamy white head. Helles has a medium body with medium carbonation. This beer truly shows off Munich malt at its best.
Awards: 

  • L.A. International Beer Competition Gold 2012
  • U.S. Open Beer Championships Silver 2012
  • U.S. Open Beer Championships 4th Most Creative Name 2012


Morgan Street Golden Pilsner...$8.99 / 6pk Cans
This Bohemian styled Pilsner is rich and malty. The hop character is spicy due to the use of Czech Saaz hops. MSB’s Golden Pilsner is not quite as bitter as its German Pilsner cousin. This pilsner has a nice rounded taste, with a clean crisp finish. The appearance is pale to deep gold, with a creamy white head. This beer has won many awards, with the most prestigious being Gold at the World Beer Cup in 2010. The Golden Pilsner is available year round at our brewery.Awards: numerous regional awards, World Beer Cup Bronze 2000, World Beer Cup Gold 2010, GABF
Silver 2010, Los Angeles International Beer Festival Silver 2011, World Beer Championships Silver 2011
Malt: Europils, Munich, Cara Pils
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Czech Saaz
ABV 5.1%
IBU 35


Morgan Street Honey Wheat...$8.99 / 6pk cans
This American style unfiltered wheat beer is great anytime. The aroma is pleasantly grainy and
sweet with a touch of honey. The appearance is pale yellow with minimal clarity. The flavor is not
overpowering, and is quite quaffable. Honey Wheat has a low hop bitterness that is balanced out by the honey malt used in the mash. The mouthfeel is smooth and crisp, and has medium to high carbonation. This beer is always a refreshing treat, and is available at our brewery year round.
Malt: Europils, White Wheat, Honey Malt
Hops: German Tettnang, Cascade
ABV 4.9%
IBU 14

Wild Onion is back!


Wild Onion is back and fresh!

Plus two new IPAs!

Wild Onion American IPA....$9.99 / 6pk cans
Style: American IPA
A velvety, chewy IPA with the perfect blend of hop bitterness, aroma, and malt body. Centennial and Citra hops give Misfit a pleasantly bitter kick, along with a hint of citrus.




Wild Onion Faux Pas Session IPA...$9.99 / 6pk cans
A “Session IPA” that balances the distinct aromas and flavors of our Belgian Wit yeast strain with the tropical, vibrant Citra hop. The name comes from the French term for mistake-a few years ago a mishap in the brew house became one of our favorite seasonal releases.






Wild Onion Hefty Weiss...$9.99 / 6pk bottles
Style: Hefe-Weizen
Our revved-up interpretation of a traditional Bavarian Hefeweiss. Banana and clove-like aromas and flavors are a result of using the centuries-old Weihenstephan yeast strain from Munich. German beer drinkers are known to enjoy this style for lunch while staring at the Alps-Prost!




Wild Onion Hop Slayer Double IPA...$9.49 / 4pk cans
An intense Double IPA brewed for the "hopheads" of the world. This robust ale is so full of malt and hops that you can almost chew on it. Served in a snifter to bring out all of the nuances of malt, hop, and alcohol.
8.2% ABV * 100 IBU

Schafer Frohlich - great value!




2010 Schafer Frohlich Nahe Riesling Kabinett...$15.99
Cheapest price online is $21.76
Delicate (at 7.5% alcohol) and refreshing, its green apple and honeydew melon are delightfully accompanied by green tea and lemon grass, although their scents are somewhat obscured (albeit, I’m sure, not permanently) by stubbornly yeasty, slightly cheesy notes from spontaneous fermentation. Salt and stone add interest to an exhilarating finish. This should be worth following for the better part of a decade, and perhaps beyond.

Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate

St. Cosme Cote Rotie at a great price!



2011 St. Cosme Cote Rotie...$39.99
Lowest price online is $55.98
Release price $75
The 2011 Cote Rotie offers the classic perfume of the appellation, with savory meatiness, cracked pepper, rendered bacon fat, currant bud and lavender-like qualities all soaring from the glass. Coming mostly from schist soils (think Cote Brune-esque), it shows thrilling minerality on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannin and serious length. Count me a fan and this top-notch effort will evolve gracefully for 10-12+ years.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

1er Cru Chablis for only $19.99






Yes, 1er Cru for $19.99
2012 J.P. Droin Chabils Vaillons 1er Cru....$19.99
The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons has a reticent nose, tightly wound and lacking the fruit intensity that I was expecting. The palate is much better with saline notes threaded from start to finish. This is lively and tense, but it needs the aromatics to wake up! Drink 2015-2020.
Rated 90/100 Wine Advocate
Rated 91/100 Vinous Media

Ventana Chardonnay only $8.99



Another closeout arrived!
2012 Ventana Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay....$8.99
Compare to the Winery price of $22 per bottle!Ventana’s Chardonnay is light, yet fresh and focused, displaying tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango. It is well balanced and tastes of Gala apple, pear and spicy floral tones. Light oak notes lead to hints of vanilla and honey highlights. The perfect balance of fruit, oak and acidity makes this an exceptional sipping and food friendly Chardonnay.

WOW - Wine of the Week - Plaisirs Rose




2014 Domaine Monplézy PLAISIRS ROSE...$15.99
Monplézy’s rosé is made from a combination of press juice from Cinsault and Syrah grapes, and a saignée from Grenache grapes. The wine is vinified in temperature controlled tanks. Tasting Notes: This wine is deep pink in color, with fuchsia highlights in the glass. The nose is expressive with strawberry aromas and floral notes. The mouth is fleshy, with red fruit flavors, dominated by raspberry and cherry. The lively crisp finish, makes this a nice quaffing wine, ideal for fish, light grilled meats, or simply sipping on the back porch.

Fuzzy Zoeller Autographed bottles



Fuzzy Ultra Premium Vodka AUTOGRAPHED....$21.99

Fuzzy signing bottles at The Wine and Cheese Place - Forsyth

Fuzzy Zoeller was at the store
and signed some bottles!





Fuzzy Zoeller. The name says it all. A legendary golfer, known for his charismatic character, Frank Urban Zoeller, "Fuzzy", is known around the world for his success, as well as his outgoing personality. Fuzzy has won ten times on the PGA Tour, including the 1979 Masters and 1984 U S Open. In addition, he has also won the 1985 and 1986 Skins Game, enhancing the exposure of the competition and increasing the television audience as a result.

After joining the Champions Tour, Fuzzy won the 2002 Senior PGA Championship as well as the 2002 Senior Slam Championship. Continuing with his winning ways, Fuzzy proceeded to win the 2003 Tylenol Shoot Out, the 2004 MasterCard Championship, as well as the 2007 Senior Skins with partner Peter Jacobsen. He continues to play on the Champions Tour and can often be heard whistling down the fairway.

In addition to his golf victories, Fuzzy has also received several awards for his sportsmanship and charity. He received the Bobby Jones Award in 1985, joining the ranks of Francis Ouimet, Babe Zaharias, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus. Fuzzy also received the Dave Marr award in 2010 as a result of his constant commitment to bettering the game of golf.

Farm Fresh Tomatoes!

Dry Dock Farms just delivered our first batch of farm fresh Tomatoes this week!
In stock at Forsyth only.  We have everything you need for a fresh Caprese Salad.


Also at Forsyth, if you buy fresh mozzarella, we can clip of some Fresh basil that we have growing in the store.  The Basil is FREE with your purchase of Fresh Mozzarella.  
Fresh Mozzarella - made in house.

Years ago we used to make our own fresh Mozzarella.  Well, due to popular demand, we are making it again. 






TWCP House Made Fresh Mozzarella...$8.99 / lb
Fresh Mozzarella is mild and delicate flavor with an elastic and springy texture. Fresh Mozzarella is traditionally served with sliced tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and salt, called Insalata Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella is also perfect on pizza, for pasta dishes like lasagna, as an appetizer added to bruschetta, or melted on vegetables.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Great price on St. Cosme Crozes Hermitage!




Another amazing price!  Only about 5 cases available!
2011 St. Cosme Crozes Hermitage...$14.99
Wine Spectator Suggested retail $34

Shows a brambly frame to the core of plum, anise and cassis, with an energetic, pepper-studded finish. Drink now through 2016. 375 cases made. –JM
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

In stock, another wine from The Wine Spectator top 100 wines of 2013



This wine was number 67 on 
The Wine Spectator top 100 wines of 2013





Natacha Chave is the younger sister of Yann Chave
2010 Natacha Chave Aléofane Crozes-Hermitage....$23.99
Wine Spectator release price is $35
Blend: 100% Syrah 
unfined and unfilterred
A briary, juicy style, with plum and blackberry fruit enlivened by savory, anise, alder and pepper notes. The energetic finish features solid grip for mid-term cellaring. Drink now through 2022. 56 cases imported. –JM
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

Amazing price on this Barolo




We got in 20 cases of this amazing steal!  Do not miss it!
2007 Dosio Barolo DOCG....$21.99
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $43.95
Wine Spectator suggested retail is $65
Nebbiolo 100% 
Vineyard: La Morra
Aging: 36 months in 25 hl Slavonia oak barrels, then 9 months in bottles before marketing Tasting notes: Colour: garnet red with slight orange reflections Smell: violet and cherry perfumes that evolve into light notes of chocolate, hay and leather Flavour: pleasantly dry and complete thanks to the excellent balance between the acidity and the noble tannins of the nebbiolo. 
Serving suggestions: red meats, game, stews and mature cheeses 
Alcohol volume: 13.5% 
Number of cases: 1,250
Longevity: 20-25 years

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Jameson Whiskey aged in STOUT Beer Barrels.


Back in stock!





Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates "Stout Edition"...$33.99
What happens when Jameson Original is aged in oak casks that have been seasoned with craft Irish stout? The answer lies in this limited release Jameson Caskmates. Experience the culmination of this collaboration before this experimental edition whiskey is gone.

Jameson aged in  stout-seasoned casks for a truly original finish

When the Jameson Master Distiller met the Master Brewer from Franciscan Wells for a drink, a plan was hatched to send a few Jameson casks to their brewery down the road for them to age their craft Irish stout. The time came for the casks to return home and our Master Distiller saw an opportunity which piqued his curiosity. He re-filled the stout-seasoned barrels with Jameson Whiskey, and Jameson Caskmates emerged; a whiskey that retains all the triple distilled smoothness of Jameson Original, with a truly unique finish. The subtle suggestion of hops, cocoa and coffee are signposts that it has bumped shoulders with stout; however, Caskmates is undeniably a member of the Jameson family.


Nose
The initial aroma of freshly mown Hay is complimented by a crisp Orchard Fruit character, Green Apples and Pears along with a twist of Lime Zest. Mild Pot Still Spices appear, deepening from Green Tea to Hazel Nut and Milk Chocolate. The lingering Hop influence combines effortlessly with Toasted Oak and Barley Grains to form a solid base.

Taste
As expected, there is the initial sweet mouth coating typical of the Irish Pot Still Whiskey inclusion. Then the effect of the Beer Cask finish becomes apparent with the subtle touch of Hops and Cocoa Beans. Some Marzipan and Charred Oak add to the complexity.

Finish
Long and sweet with Milk Chocolate and Butterscotch