Huge score! New wine!

2013 Chateau Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc la Closerie du Pic...$29.99

"...the 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc la Closerie du Pic is an incredible looking barrel sample that's made from equal parts Syrah and Grenache, with the Syrah aged in barrel (some new) and the Grenache in concrete tank. It exhibits terrific amounts of cassis and black raspberry fruit to go with additional notes of pepper, smoked meats, violets and crushed rock. Full-bodied, beautifully pure, layered and elegant, yet rich and textured, it should drink nicely on release, yet also evolve gracefully."
Rated 93-95/100 The Wine Advocate

Thunderstruck IPA!

Stone Brewing Thunderstruck IPA...$7.49 /22oz

Our 19th anniversary beer brings the boom, delivering it to the palate in a voluminous, hop-driven thunderclap backed by the power of our brewing passion and intensity. This double IPA owes its considerable oomph to a quartet of Australian hops—Topaz and Galaxy, plus newcomers Ella and Vic Secret. We also had Fairview malt shipped in from Australia just for this brew. The beer's striking tropical fruit, citrus and peach hop flavors and slightly resinous and aromatically dank earthiness are sure to electrify your senses.

We have many special beers planned for release to celebrate our 20 years of brewing, so let this serve as the first course to what will be an undoubtedly epic feast for craft beer enthusiasts, with particular thanks to those who've been with us for the long haul and helped us attain such longevity. Consider this the first of many Thank-Yous...for years to come!

#1 Champagne!

A fresh load of the blue label just arrived!

Our regulars are really starting to switch to this GROWER Champagne!  
Hand made with care!

Instead of asking for the Yellow label, ask for the Blue Label

Drink Outside of the Yellow Box
For years Yellow Label has been our top selling Champagne, and for good reason, it is a fantastic Champagne.   I have always said “No one looks at you funny when you bring Yellow Label to a party”, people know what to expect and are happy to enjoy it.  This summer however we are asking you to “Drink Outside of the Yellow Box” we have found an amazing Champagne from grower Joel Falmet, picked by The New York Times as best Non-Vintage Brut under $40 and winner of our own in-house blind tasting.  Joel Falmet came out #1 in our blind tasting of 5 famous Champagne houses.  Come grab a bottle of the blue label and join our efforts to Drink Outside of The Yellow Box.   There is nothing wrong with the "Yellow Box", but maybe it is time for a change.

Joel Falmet Champagne Tradition....$39.99 / 750ml
Grower Champagne "RM" Récoltant-Manipulant
Only produces 1200 cases per year
Rated #1 Champagne under $40 in the New York Times

Plus, we tasted it blind with five big name Champagnes including the yellow box and Joel Falmet came out #1


The New York Times
Champagnes Below $40 Regain Pop
By ERIC ASIMOV
BETTER BUBBLES Champagnes under $40 show new finesse.


Tasting Report
In a tasting of 20 Champagnes, priced under $40 each, the wine panel was pleasantly surprised by the elegance that we found among our favorites.
1. JOËL FALMET Brut Tradition NV
2. LOUIS ROEDERER
3. AGRAPART AND FILS
4. HENRIOT
5. CHRISTIAN ETIENNE
6. GEORGES GARDET
7. TAITTINGER
8. MOUTARD
9. NICOLAS FEUILLATTE
10. POL ROGER

"So, here it is. If you can afford to spend $30 to $40 a bottle on Champagne, more or less the entry-level price nowadays, you may find yourself with some seriously good wine.
The Falmet Brut Tradition was our top-rated wine. We found it full of lively energy, with complex flavors of flowers, minerals, citrus and herbs, and with more finesse than you generally find in Champagnes dominated by the pinot noir grape." - New York Times



Our price is not as high as the grocery stores on Veuve - $62.99 on sale?

Belvedere James Bond 007 !!

Belvedere Vodka Limited Edition James Bond 007...$24.99

Classic beer of the week : Paulaner Munich Lager

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.
Classic beer of the week : Paulaner Munich Lager

I picked this one because it is a classic, plus it has been out of stock for awhile and has brand new packaging--so we know it is nice and fresh. 

Paulaner Original Munich Lager

A true classic

This beer is credited for being one of the most popular Munich lager. Moreover, our brew masters were among the first to bring Munich lager beer to the Bavarian taps. The recipe for success remains: A perfect balance of malty character and the light bitterness of hops.
Our Original Munich Lager is a true classic with its clear and bright gold sparkling hue, crowned by a pure white head. A beer which always goes down well: mild, elegant malts, with a hint of sweetness and a soft hint of hops in the background. This Munich beer is ideal to accompany spare ribs and spicy dishes. Just try it!

Forsyth Cheese Feature: Les Fermiers Basco Bearnais Ossau Iraty

Come in for a free taste!

The BEST Ossau Iraty - Made from RAW Milk sheep cheese aged for over a year!!!

Les Fermiers Basco Bearnais Ossau Iraty
In 1983, fifty farmers got together to create a coop which allowed them to mature and sell their cheeses with milk from their own flock. Once the cheeses are made, they are brought to the nearest of three small affinage facilities in the neighboring valleys. There the cheeses are hand-brushed every 2-3 days to develop a natural rind and will stay till they are fully aged.
“Lou Rey” is their special designation of the highest caliber wheels of raw milk Ossau Iraty Basco Bearnais has to offer. Once the best wheels are chosen, they are singled out and aged for an additional 3-4 months for a total of almost a year of aging. Unlike industrial Ossau Iraty it is made from raw milk made during the summer months on alpine pastures. Flavors should be intense and full of savory brothy umami giving way to creamy herbaceous undertones.

New Ballas Location Cheese Feature: Gourmandise with Walnut

New Ballas Location Cheese Feature: Gourmandise with Walnut

Gourmandise Walnut
Gourmandise is a smooth and creamy cow milk processed cheese. Loved by many, this smooth spreadable cheese adds both texture and sweetness to a cheese board. Layers of smooth walnut cream cheese & walnuts

Rock Hill location cheese feature: Dunbarton Blue

Rock Hill location cheese feature: Dunbarton Blue

Come in for a free taste!

Roelli Dunbarton Blue
Dunbarton Blue has a thin natural rind with plentiful mold and a golden interior, with just a little bluing near the edge. The texture is dense, compact and sturdy, like English cheddars but drier. It smells of bacon and mushrooms, meaty aromas that signal a cheese with high umami, and the flavors nicely balanced sweet with salty.
American Cheese Society Winner 2014
Blue-veined cheddar
USA Made, Wisconsin

Ballwin location cheese feature: Humboldt Fog!

Ballwin location cheese feature: Humboldt Fog!

come in for a free taste!

All cheese is cut fresh to order!  As it has for 35 years at our stores!

Humboldt Fog Grande
The subtle, tangy flavor and distinctive layer of edible vegetable ash are a prized combination in this iconic American original. You'll enjoy buttermilk and fresh cream, complemented with floral notes, herbal overtones and a clean citrus finish. As Humboldt Fog® matures, the layer of proteolysis just under the rind will increase developing a more intense flavor.

Captain Morgan Canon Blast

Captain Morgan Canon Blast....$11.99
Abv (35%)
An intensely delicious new shot. The sweet citrus delivers a pleasing and delicious front end while providing a finish with a warming (but not overwhelming) sensation.

Belvedere with a 007 Spectre Shaker!

Belvedere with a 007 Spectre Shaker!

(normal Belvedere bottle, not a special edition.  There is a special edition bottle coming too)

In stock at Forsyth now!

I.W. Harper is back!

15 year old just arrived!

I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey...$69.99
I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey...$29.99
A good story gets better with each telling, and the legend of I.W. HARPER is no exception. Finally, after nearly 20 years, the I.W. HARPER brand is returning home with two new, exceptional I.W. HARPER bourbons. Beginning with a subtle nose, I.W. HARPER Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey leaves traces of caramel and vanilla on entry before melting into velvety bursts of wood and spice. The finish is sweet and pleasant with subtle fruit notes.
ABV: 82 proof, 41% ABV

1980s...I.W. Harper is no longer available in the U.S.
Back at home the bourbon market is declining, but luckily for I.W. HARPER it’s quickly expanding across the globe, especially in Japan. In response to bourbon's surging popularity in this market, United Distillers decides to slowly cease its I.W. HARPER distribution in the U.S. and shift focus overseas. And thus, I.W. HARPER bourbon bids America farewell and embarks on its next chapter.

2nd Shift Barrel aged LSD

UPDATE:
We should see more KATY on Friday.  Many have been asking.  
The Vanilla versions are not ready yet.    The release will not happen until at least September 21st.  At that point we will see if the Vanilla versions are close enough or if we will release them separately.



We will release these through BRC.   We want to thank 2nd Shift Brewing for doing these limited releases for us....so a heavy portion of this release will be based on your 2nd Shift purchases in the BRC.  Because without support of their amazing "regular" beers, they could not do these small batches!

We will base it on March 1, 2015  through release date on your 2nd Shift purchases until September 19th for sure - we might push it back still.


4 barrels at 2nd Shift....two Four Roses, a Knob Creek and one High West....

Here is the plan....plans could change....but....

2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD
2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD with Blueprint Coffee
2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD with VANILLA!!
and 2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD with Coffee and Vanilla!!


Lets hope all goes to plan!!

2012 Kamen - 96 Points!!

2012 Kamen Cabernet Sauvignon....$89.99

Another outrageous effort is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon). Its opaque purple color is followed by aromas of pen ink, graphite, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, charcoal and flowers. Dense, full-bodied, multidimensional, long, silky and opulent, this stunning Cabernet can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.


These 2012s, made by winemaking consultant Mark Herold for proprietor Robert Kamen, are the finest wines yet produced by this small boutique operation located largely with the relatively new AVA of Moon Mountain. There are 1,800 cases of the Cabernet Sauvignon, only 150 cases of the Cashmere, 125 cases of the Syrah, and less than 100 cases of the Cabernet Franc.

Rated 96/100 The Wine Advocate

Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Villages

From one of the superstars of white Burgundy!!!

2014 Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Villages....$18.99
Mâcon Villages is issued from two plots (total 1.8ha) of clay and chalk located in the towns of Uchizy and Chardonnay. The vineyard is turned towards the South and is about twenty years old. The parcels are cultivated following organic and biodynamic methods.

Wine Making: The Mâcon Villages is aged in “vieux foudres” (wood barrels containing 53 hl) and kept on yeasts for seven or eight month before being racked and prepared for bottling which is done in July and August.

New Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir

Our go to under $15 Pinot Noir!

2013 Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir...$12.99

The Roca family has been producing wine in Mendoza for 4 generations, and currently farms 280+ acres in San Rafael, the southernmost province of Mendoza. At altitudes of 2,600 feet above sea level, Roca’s vineyards produce distinct, cool-climate wines of singular quality.
Tasting Notes:  Deep crimson color, with black cherry fruit aromas, and light floral, vanilla notes. Ripe and full-bodied on the palate, with delicate plum character and a long, lingering
finish.  Serve With: Excellent with pizza and hearty pasta dishes, it will also stand up to red meats, grilled or stewed.

90 Point Rioja Crianza - Ostatu

2012 Ostatu Crianza Rioja...$18.99

Opening the classical line in reds, the 2012 Crianza is mostly Tempranillo with 10% made up of Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha fermented in stainless steel and with the mandatory 12 months in used oak barrels. It starts with cheesy, reductive notes, no doubt from some lactic aromas which are intermixed with exuberant, ripe fruit, plums and cherries and well-integrated oak; it brought me memories of the carbonic maceration reds from that part of Rioja. The palate reveals a wine that drinks well, with polished, slightly dusty tannins, which could do with a little more freshness. I'm tempted to say that this is the red that feels more true to its roots and category. 

Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate

Hitachino Sweet Stout

Back in stock

Hitachino Sweet Stout....$4.49 / 11.2oz

From Japan's most prestigious brewery, Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout is one of the last, true examples of this classic beer style, which was first documented in the 1900s in England. The nutritional value of lactose, a by-product of cheese making, is widely credited in the further development of this style throughout the 20th and 21st century, in particular during and after both world wars. As milk sugars are not fermentable by beer yeast, sweet stouts are characterized by their low level of alcohol (around 3.5% ABV), rather modest carbonation, and hints of sweetness on the palate and finish. The rise of mass produced beers in the later part of the 20th century, however, caused the demise of this classic style.

Authentic milk sugar (95% of lactose is milk sugar), about 10% of total grain bill, is added to the boil -- 10 minutes into it. Kent Goldings hops are used. A fermentation period of about 10 days and a maturation time of three more weeks conclude the brewing of Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout.

New Grist Ginger Style Ale

New Grist Ginger Style Ale....$8.99 / 6pk

Gluten Free

4.7% ABV

We took our refreshing gluten-free beer, New Grist Pilsner, and brewed it with fresh ginger for a zesty, thirst-quenching flavor: introducing New Grist Ginger. This beer pours light gold with a rocky white head kicking out aromas of ginger and malted sorghum. The spicy-sweet ginger greets the palate first, before moving into the familiar flavor of New Grist: tangy green apple, light body, and crisp, refreshing finish. Overall, New Grist Ginger is a flavorful, easy-drinking, session beer with a snappy ginger punch.
New Grist Ginger goes great with any variety of ginger-infused Asian dishes, like the sweeter broth of chicken Saigon pho, mild-to-spicy Thai gai pad king, or the spicy citrus notes of chana masala. 

Praga Czcech Pils is back

Been a little while since we have seen this one...

Praga Premium Pils....$10.99 / 6pk

Authentic Czech since 1784Golden amber color with a supple, dryish medium body and a long, refreshing finish.
WORLD BEER CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal
ALCOHOL: 4,7%

2012 and 2013 St. Bernardus Abt 12 Collector MAGNUMS!!

St Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2012...$35.99 / MAGNUM
Collector's item
The beer:  St.Bernardus Abt 12 is one of the world's greatest beers. Original recipe, first brewed in 1946, dark brown in color with ruby highlights. Perfectly balanced, with a full body and a hoppy bite. Bottle conditioned, Alc.Vol 10%.
The bottle"  The dark brown Magnum bottle is specially designed. The brewery logo is embossed in the bottle, which gives it a stylish finish. In addition, the special Bière Belge neck personalised champagne cork and the full color wirehood make this Magnum bottle a unique collector's item.
The artwork:  The famous Belgian artist Rik Vermeersch created the artwork for the frontlabel of this year's StBernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2012. He made "De Abt" specially for this purpose and the original painting (80x80cm) is part of the art collection of the brewery. The screen printing on the bottle makes it a unique collector's item and the concept is the start of a yearly tradition.

St. Bernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013...$35.99 / MAGNUM
Collector's item
The beer:  St.Bernardus Abt 12 is one of the world's greatest beers. Original recipe, first brewed in 1946, dark brown in color with ruby highlights. Perfectly balanced, with a full body and a hoppy bite. Bottle conditioned, Alc.Vol 10%.
The bottle:  The dark brown Magnum bottle is specially designed. The brewery logo is embossed in the bottle, which gives it a stylish finish. In addition, the special Bière Belge neck personalised champagne cork and the full color wirehood make this Magnum bottle a unique collector's item.
The artwork: The Belgian artist of Italian origin Giampaolo Amoruso created the artwork for the frontlabel of this year's StBernardus Abt 12 Magnum Edition 2013. He made "Bernardo e Marco" specially for this purpose and the original mouthblown glass art figure is part of the art collection of our brewery. Amoruso blows the glass in one piece and the hollow statue is about 35 cm high. The screen printing on the bottle makes it a unique collector's item and a continuation of our yearly tradition.

Petrus Winter

Winter has arrived....

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Petrus Winter Ale with Glass....$10.99 / 750ml

High fermentation caramel red ale.  This member of the Petrus family has a gentle flavour that makes it perfect drink to set off the festive season.

Tyler Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard Block Five

2013 Tyler Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard Block Five...$42.99

All from a west-facing parcel with gravel and clay soils (most of this vineyard is sandy soils), the 2013 Pinot Noir Dierberg Block Five has exotic dark fruits, forest floor, herbs and a touch of vanilla bean to go with a pure, elegant and juicy style on the palate. Possessing excellent concentration and integrated acidity, this shows the house style with its focus and precision. It will have a decade of prime drinking.

Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate

2012 Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon

2012 Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon....$69.99

A remarkable wine that exhibits the power of ripe currant, blackberry and cherry flavors along with cigar box, dried herb, green olive and tea notes. Ends with firm, dusty tannins and fine length. Drink now through 2028. 1,808 cases made. –JL

Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate

Ska Cream Stout

Ska Estival Cream Stout...$9.49 / 6pk

Ska Brewing Co. Announces Estival Summer Stout in Cans

“This is a medium-bodied stout brewed with orange blossom honey, milk sugar, and aged on orange peels,” said Ska co-founder and Overlord of Brewing Operations Bill Graham. “It is a great match for summer evenings when you feel like something more substantial than a lager or pale ale, but still not too heavy.”
Estival Cream Stout is 5.8% Alcohol By Volume (ABV), and, in keeping with the series’ solstice and equinox release dates, will be tapped on the summer solstice, June 21st. The release will double as a summer kick-off celebration and will be held at Ska World Headquarters in Bodo Park. The event will feature Estival specials, lawn games, unique food pairings from The Container and live music by Robby Overfield.
The packaging for the Estival Cream Stout features a black, 12-oz. can, with Ska’s Pinstripe character emerging from a fiery citrus sun. As with all four of the stouts in the Seasonal Stout series, this campfire beer will be released in cans, and distributed in all of Ska’s markets.

Pumpkin Ale aged in Oak Barrels!

Uinta Jacked  Imperial Pumpkin....$10.99 / 750ml

Pumpkin Ale aged in Oak Barrels!

Rated 97/100 RateBeer
Jacked is brewed with fresh pumpkin and fall spices and has been aging in Oak barrels for 6 months. The oak barrels add subtle nuances of toasted vanilla and bourbon notes. With an ABV of 10.31% (a play on the date of Halloween), Jacked is a big, unique pumpkin ale.

Tallgrass Barrel Aged Buffalo Sweat

Tallgrass Barrel Aged Buffalo Sweat....$13.99 / 4pk CANS

Missouri Outdoor Gourmet Experience

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Here is the list of spirits and wine that we will be sampling at the Missouri Outdoor Gourmet Experience.

WINE

• 100 % Red Wine
• 100 % Sauvingon Blanc
• Are You Game Chardonnay
• Are You Game Shiraz
• Avalon Cab Cabernet Sauvignon
• Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Beacanon Chardonnay
• Beaucanon Sauvignon Blanc
• Bex Riesling
• Bouchaine Chardonnay
• Bouchaine Pinot Noir
• Ca' Momi Cabenret Sauvignon
• Ca' Momi Chardonnay
• Ca' Momi Merlot
• Ca' Momi Rosso
• Ca' Momi Zinfadel 
• Calista Pinot Noir
• Chaman Cabernet Franc
• Chaman Petite Verdot
• Chaman Red Blend
• Champagne Aubry
• Coho Headwaters Red (6 pk)
• Copertino DOC Riserva 2008
• Dipinti Pinot Grigio
• Donna Laura Chainti
• Eola Hills Pinot Gris
• Eola Hills Pinot Noir
• Flint & Steel Sauv Blanc
• Four Vine Truant Zinfandel
• Four Vines Naked Chardonnay
• Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay
• Gundlach Bundschu Mtn Cuvee
• Gundlach Bundshu Pinot Noir
• Hermanos Torrontes
• Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvingnon
• Leese Fitch Chardonnay
• Leese Fitch Merlot
• Leese Fitch Pinot Noir
• Leese Fitch Sauvingon Blanc
• Luca Chardonnay
• Molly Dooker The Boxer Shiraz
• Molly Dooker The Scooter Red Blend
• Molly Dooker Two Left Feet
• Montinore Borealis
• Moss Roxx Old Vine Zin (6 Pack)
• Old Soul Cabernet Sauvingon
• Old Soul Chardonnay
• Old Soul Pinot Noir
• OZV Red Blend
• OZV Zinfandel
• Pala Chiaro Rose
• Pala Vermentino
• Peju Cabernet Sauvingon
• Raeburn Chardonnay
• Raptor Ridge Willamette Pinot Noir
• Remo Farina Valpolicella
• Robert Craig Affinty
• Round Pond Kith & Kin Cabernet Sauvignon
• Seven Hills Cir de Red Blend
• Seven Hills Pinot Gris
• Seven Hills Riesling
• Swanson Alexis (6 Pk)
• Swanson Chardonnay
• Swanson Merlot
• Tess by Peju
• White Knight Pinot Grigio
• White Knight Viogner

SPIRITS

• Murphy's Bloody Mary Mix
• Murphy's Bloody Mary Mix Spicy
• Ruskavo Vodka
• Ruskavo Citron Vodka (6 pack)
• Ruskavo Elderflower Vodka
• Ruskavo Orange/ Pineapple Vodka
• Ruskavo Peach Vodka
• Ruskavo Raspberry Vodka
• Bib & Tucker 6 Yr Bourbon
• Uncle Val's Botanical Gin
• Uncle Val's Peppered Gin
• Uncle Val's Restorative Gin
• Kirk & Sweeney 12 yr Rum
• Kirk & Sweeney 18 yr Rum
• Kirk & Sweeney 23 yr Rum
• Bokers Gin
• Pedleton
• Pedleton 1910 Whiskey
• Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky
• 44 North Idaho Potato Vodka
• 44 North Idaho Huckelberry Vodka
• 44 North Idaho Rainer Cherry Vodka
• 44 North Sun Nectarine Vodka
• Four Roses Yellow
• Four Roses Small Batch
• Four Roses Single Barrel
• Filibuster Bourbon Triple Cask
• Filibuster Bourbon Dual Cask
• Filibuster Gin Dual Cask
• Filibuster Rye Dual Cask
• Corner Creek Bourbon
• Starlight Applejack
• Starlight Vodka
• Huber Peach
• Huber Raspberry
• Huber Blueberry
• The Big O
• The Big O Reserve

Wine list still coming - here are some...

• Dipinti Pinot Grigio
• Donna Laura Chainti
• Pala Chiaro Rose
• Pala Vermentino
• Copertino DOC Riserva 2008
• Remo Farina Valpolicella
• Luca Chardonnay
• Chaman Cabernet Franc
• Chaman Petite Verdot
• Chaman Red Blend
• Hermanos Torrontes
• Round Pond Kith & Kin Cabernet Sauvignon