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Friday, March 17, 2017

North Coast Tart Cherry Berliner Weisse





North Coast Tart Cherry Berliner Weisse...$5.49 / 22oz
Light beer with strong cherry flavor and a lemon citrus backbone. Tart and lightly sour finish.

Schlafly Smoked Stout



Schlafly Smoked Stout...$10.99 / 25oz
9.5% ABV
Full-bodied and black as night, this robust and flavorful stout is slightly hoppy and boasts hints of chocolate. After the barley is malted, it’s smoked with beechwood, which adds an appealing, roasted aroma to the finished beer.

Ballast Point Beer Tasting!

  • Ballast Point Sea Rose Tart Cherry Wheat Ale
  • Ballast Point Manta Ray
  • Ballast Point Tart Peach Kolsch
  • plus more Ballast point
Plus we will have....
  • Anchorage Love and the Death of Damnation
  • Renaissance Boonies NZ Pilsner
  • Grimm Blackberry Orange Pop!
  • Boulevard Show Me Sour (collab with Side Project)



Ballast Point Beer Tasting 

with Erick of Ballast Point
He will taste these 3 new beers plus a few others!


Friday March 17th  -- 4-6pm

The Wine and Cheese Place 
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105





Ballast Point Tart Peach Kolsch...$4.99 / 22oz
A brew that’s ripe with flavor.
Our Tart Peach Kölsch is a fresh take on one of our very first beers. The juicy aroma and flavor of ripe peach complements the subtle fruitiness from the Kölsch yeast in this bright, refreshing ale. Add a tickle of tartness to round out the senses, and you get a new brew that’s interestingly delightful.


Ballast Point Sea Rose Tart Cherry Wheat Ale...$10.99 / 6pk

A crisp wheat ale with a tart cherry twist.
Our Sea Rose tart cherry wheat ale is a fresh take on fruit beers. Originally conceived during an employee-led R&D brew, it’s one of our most imaginative recipes yet. The American wheat style is light and clean, while fresh cherry juice adds a soft coral color and fruity nose that gives way to a dry, slightly tart finish. It’s approachable, yet unexpected—exactly what we love to brew.

Ballast Point Manta Ray....$13.99 / 6 pk

This new IPA rises above the rest.
We’ve developed many IPA recipes in our R&D program, but right from the tank, our Manta Ray Double IPA was a winner. Aromas of fresh, citrusy tangerine, melon and light pine leap from the beer and linger over a smooth finish. Like its name sake, this brew can sneak up on you – a big beer without a bite.


2012 Brunello

2012 Brunello
We are just starting to see the 2012's roll in and the wines are fantastic.

2012 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino...$29.99 / 375ml

2012 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino...$56.99 / 750ml
Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate


2012 Ciacci Pian Rosso Brunello di Montalcino...$79.99
This is all about finesse and beauty with such great length and polish. It literally melts in your mouth. Full-bodied yet agile and vivid. So many undertones of cedar, berries, cream and light toffee. Fabulous. Contender for the wine of the vintage.
Rated 97/100 James Suckling
Rated 95/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate



2012 Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino...$42.99
Lots of balsamic and dried-cherry character. Full-bodied, rich and silky with beautiful fruit and intensity. Long and flavorful. Gorgeous wine. One of best from here in a long time.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Did you know we have over 80 Irish Whiskeys at our Forsyth location!


Beringer Waymaker Red


2014 Beringer Waymaker Red ...$13.99
Next lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $16.99
The 2014 Waymaker, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah based blend, is absolutely delicious. Dark red cherry, mocha, chocolate, licorice and dark spices give the 2014 much of its dark, brooding personality. It will appeal most to readers who enjoy flamboyant reds.
Rated 90/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media


Beringer Luminus Chardonnay


2014 Beringer Luminus Chardonnay....$16.99
Next lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $20
The 2014 Chardonnay Luminus is subtle and nuanced, with lovely textural richness. This is an especially delicate Chardonnay. Lemon oil, white flowers, mint and white pepper meld into the expressive finish. This is very nicely done.
Rated 92/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch


Decent supply in stock right now - no limit
  • In stock at Forsyth now
  • In stock at Rock Hill
  • Ballwin and New Ballas later this afternoon.

Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch...$35.99
As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
TASTING NOTES:
Tastes of caramel corn sweetness, mingled with butterscotch and licorice. The aftertaste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.

Boulevard Limited Release Rye on Rye on Rye

back in stock now!

Limited Release!

Boulevard Rye on Rye on Rye...$11.99 / 750ml
Inspired by the success of our "X" series of special Imperial Stout releases, we've embarked on a journey to the outer reaches of our popular Rye on Rye. For this inaugural release, a rich, tawny rye ale is aged in first-use rye whiskey barrels then transferred to yet another set of first-use rye whiskey barrels for a second aging, effectively resulting in "Rye on Rye on Rye."

Ballast Point Tart Peach Kolsch




Ballast Point Tart Peach Kolsch...$4.99 / 22oz
A brew that’s ripe with flavor.
Our Tart Peach Kölsch is a fresh take on one of our very first beers. The juicy aroma and flavor of ripe peach complements the subtle fruitiness from the Kölsch yeast in this bright, refreshing ale. Add a tickle of tartness to round out the senses, and you get a new brew that’s interestingly delightful.

Cantillon and Drie Fonteinen

BRC Emails sent out this morning


Cantillon went beer only
Drie Fonteinen went overall
  • Cantillon Classic Gueuze 375ml
  • Cantillon Classic Gueuze 750ml
  • Cantillon Kriek  375ml
  • Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze 375ml
  • Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze 750ml


Crane Brewing Apricot Weiss




Crane Brewing Apricot Weiss...$9.99 / 750ml
You may be asking yourself why there is a flower on the label of an apricot beer.  Well, a treee must blossom in order to fruit, conversely, this beer blossoms once it is fruited.  Juicy, tangy and oh so perfect.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Hidden Legend Dandelion Wine



Hidden Legend Dandelion Wine...$19.99
This is not your grandmother’s dandelion wine, but it’s pretty darn close. It’s been approvingly described as “delicate” and “grassy” but we just think of it as summer on a back porch in Montana. Hidden Legend Dandelion Wine is best appreciated mid-afternoon, by itself, or with a very soft cheese.

Old Bakery Gentle Giant IPA



Old Bakery Gentle Giant IPA...$9.99 / 4 pk 16oz Cans

8% ABV, 65 IBU
Named in honor of Alton's own Robert Wadlow, this West Coast style double ipa is big on aroma and ABV, but relatively gentle on bitterness.

New Ballast Point




Ballast Point Sea Rose Tart Cherry Wheat Ale...$10.99 / 6pk
A crisp wheat ale with a tart cherry twist.
Our Sea Rose tart cherry wheat ale is a fresh take on fruit beers. Originally conceived during an employee-led R&D brew, it’s one of our most imaginative recipes yet. The American wheat style is light and clean, while fresh cherry juice adds a soft coral color and fruity nose that gives way to a dry, slightly tart finish. It’s approachable, yet unexpected—exactly what we love to brew.

Ballast Point Manta Ray....$13.99 / 6 pk
This new IPA rises above the rest.
We’ve developed many IPA recipes in our R&D program, but right from the tank, our Manta Ray Double IPA was a winner. Aromas of fresh, citrusy tangerine, melon and light pine leap from the beer and linger over a smooth finish. Like its namesake, this brew can sneak up on you – a big beer without a bite.

Boulevard Scotch on Scotch Oak





Boulevard Scotch on Scotch Oak Aged Imperial Scotch Ale..$13.99 / 4pk
Based loosely on Snow & Tell and inspired by our love of Rye on Rye, Scotch On Scotch, a new Smokestack Series Limited Release beer,
Stylistically speaking, Scotch on Scotch is an Imperial Scotch Ale aged on Scotch barrel chips. A massive malt presence is created by layering caramel and amber malts with just a touch of peat smoked malt for additional complexity. Brief resting on oak chips following primary fermentation allows Scotch On Scotch to coax rich woody, char and vanilla notes along with the essence of Scotch whisky into a hearty, warming beer, 
a liquid fireplace of sorts. Hopping with Magnum, Chinook and Northern Brewer hops contributes a spicy earthiness 
to Scotch On Scotch. Scotch whisky barrel chips were suspended in the aging tank in porous bags.

Pouring deep chestnut brown, Scotch on Scotch opens with aromas of fig and raisin punctuated by subtle oak and whisky character. A combination of caramel malts is accented by an addition of dark brown sugar during the boil resulting in suggestions of toffee and molasses and a slightly sticky mouthfeel. Aging on Scotch whisky barrel chips lends complexity and structure to Scotch on Scotch as it tapers to a rich, lingering finish featuring spicy/earthy notes provided by Northern Brewer hops.

At 9.6 ABV and 24 IBUs, Scotch on Scotch is a perfect accompaniment to strong aged cheeses, heavy meat dishes, bread pudding and a fine cigar in your favorite chair.

Boulevard Show Me Sour


Boulevard Barrel Aged Show Me Sour...$7.99 / 6pk
Originally brewed as a collaboration between Boulevard’s Brewmaster Steven Pauwels and Side Project’s Cory King for Boulevardia 2015, Show Me Sour was inspired by their mutual admiration for low ABV, Belgian table beers.

Composed of a malt bill featuring our two-row pale malt, Maris Otter, Amber 50, malted wheat and Midnight Wheat, Show Me Sour was acidified using a process known as brewhouse souring. Brewhouse souring allows us to have precise control over the level of acidity in the wort, resulting in a final beer that’s exactly as sour as intended. Following primary fermentation, Show Me Sour was transferred to second use whiskey barrels for a minimum of two months, enough time to extract char, vanilla and oak characteristics with just a touch of spirit character.

After aging, Show Me Sour was pulled from the whiskey barrels and blended back with fresh beer to achieve balance in a unique offering that’s our play on a whiskey sour.
At 4.3% ABV and 12 IBUs, Show Me Sour is pleasantly puckering and an excellent choice alongside burnt ends, rum cake, salads with acidic dressings and soft cheeses.

– Jeremy Danner, Ambassador Brewer

Anchor Brewing Blackberry Daze IPA and Liberty IPA

In stock now at Forsyth

Anchor Brewing Liberty IPA....$8.99 / 6pk
Liberty IPA is Anchor’s reimagining of the craft beer classic Liberty Ale®, envisioned through the lens of today’s IPAs. We first brewed Liberty Ale in 1975 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. This revolutionary forerunner of the modern IPA introduced America to the Cascade hop and the nearly lost art of dry-hopping, a steeping process to infuse beer with bold hop aromas.

Like its predecessor, Liberty IPA is made with two-row pale malt and Cascade hops. It is the combination of Cascade with new hop varieties—Nelson Sauvin and El Dorado—that creates the mouthwateringly complex and robust aromas of pine and citrus in this crisp, American-style IPA.

Liberty IPA is a bright straw golden color and boasts aromas of dank and resinous pine up front, with bold citrus and grapefruit notes on the back end. The assertive bitterness is complimented with hints of a light biscuit malt base and a smooth, dry finish. Liberty IPA is a celebration of the Cascade hopped IPA’s that Anchor first popularized back in 1975 and remain at the forefront of American craft beer trends.




Anchor Brewing Blackberry Daze IPA...$10.99 / 6pk
Blackberry Daze IPA™ is a synergistic union of blackberries and hops. Because the blackberry was once wildly rampant in California, it is our ideal choice for this singular Anchor brew.

Blackberry Daze IPA gets its hop bitterness and some hop aroma in the brewhouse, but most of the action happens in the cellar when the fruit is added during secondary fermentation. A special blend of loamy, herbaceous hops for dry-hopping complements the brightness and deep complexity of the blackberries. The result is a funky synthesis of rich earth and ripe fruit, hop bitterness and blackberry tartness, with alluring color and aromas up front, sublimely intense flavors, and a refreshingly dry finish.

The appearance of Blackberry Daze IPA is unique and unexpected as it features a ruby, blush pink color not found in your typical IPA. The packaging artwork displays a psychedelic label design that visually reiterates the beer’s alluring combination of hops and blackberries.

MEGADEATH Beer




Back in stock

Unibroue A Tout Le Monde / MEGADEATH Saison...$9.99 / 4pk

Chambly, Québec

ABV 4.5%

Style Belgian Style Dry Hopped Saison
Color Light golden yellow
Nose Hoppy with tropical fruit and citrus notes
Flavor Delicately spiced. Citrusy and slightly tart with hints of tropical fruit such as mango and lychee

Schlafly Rye IPA




Schlafly Rye IPA....$9.99 / 6pk 12 oz bottles
Schlafly Rye IPA is brewed with a collection of curated hops to compliment the spicy rye character of this beer.  As part of the Hop Allocation series, this is brewed in a small batch, only once a year.


4 Hands Guava King


4 Hands Guava King....$8.99 / 16oz Cans
Guava King is a slightly tart wheat ale fermented with guava. Aromas of tropical fruit are balanced by a touch of acidity, resulting in a crisp, crushable beer. Guava King pours hazy blonde with a firm white head

Yellowstone 7 Year Old Bourbon 101 proof



Yellowstone 7 Year Old Bourbon 101 proof...$99.99
2016 EditionThis year’s limited edition combines two extra-aged rye mashed bourbons – a stately 12-year and a bold 7-year – hand-selected and finished for several months in new toasted wine barrels. The result is a small batch legendary bourbon with a truly unique complexity and character.

“We used 28 new wine barrels with varying levels of toast – I was interested in how toasting versus charring would contribute to the bourbon,” says Steve Beam, president and distiller of Limestone Branch Distillery. “The result was a delightful nose that is full of vanilla, sweet tea and summer fruit with a hint of smoke.”

Bottled at 101 proof and available in 750ml bottles signed by Steve Beam and nestled in commemorative tubes, Yellowstone Limited Edition offers a taste profile of spiced oak, roasted coffee with creamy notes of vanilla, rich chocolate and fresh berries, and a smoky caramel finish. Approximately 7,000 bottles of this bourbon are being produced this fall at Limestone Branch Distillery

2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Pre-Sell

The excitement is building for 2013 Barolo's:
“Beautiful harmony, bright fruit, clarity—these are the defining traits of Barolo’s 2013 vintage, which may be its best vintage since 2008.”-James Suckling
“2013 Barolo: Sublime Finesse & Elegance”-Antonio Galloni


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Pre-Sell*
Having had a chance to taste through Scavino's line-up of the 2013 Barolo, I am starting to believe the hype surrounding the vintage. The wines are amazingly complex and while most will need a number of years in bottle to show their true colors yet each had it's own personality and flavor profile shining through in it's youth.


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG...$200 / 6 bottles
Wow. Love the perfumes to this with plums, cherries and hints of flowers. Full body, chewy tannins, polish and precision. Relatively delicate finish. Drink in 2018. 
Rated 95/100 James Suckling


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio...$250 / 6 bottles
Intense aromas of stones, slate, dried strawberries and lemons. Full body, chewy tannins and a powerful finish. Shows great depth and intensity. Better in 2021. 
Rated 96/100 James Suckling


2013 Paolo Scavino Movigliero...$315 / 6 bottles
Such focused and precise fruit on the nose with a lovely ripeness of plums, flowers and light hazelnuts. Full-bodied, velvety and polished. Very pretty finish. Chewy now but will soften with time. Better in 2018.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric...$315 / 6 bottles

Very fresh and creamy on the nose. The palate is full of strawberries and fresh roses. Medium to full body and ultra-fine tannins that are integrated and polished. Lightly chewy on the finish. Give it three to four years to soften. 
Rated 95/100 James Suckling


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc...$375 / 6 bottles
Polished and tight with blueberries, plums and light chocolate. Medium to full body, fine and juicy tannins and a fresh finish. Drink in 2018.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling


2013 Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi
...$375 / 6 bottles
Aromas of strawberries, flowers and tea follow through to a full body, a dense center palate and a tannic and structured finish. Big and powerful Cannubi. Tiny production. Drink in 2022. 
Rated 96/100 James Suckling


*Pre-Sell orders subject to confirmation.
Email aaron@wineandcheesepalce.com or call Aaron at (314)727-8788 to order. Wines expected to arrive by early May.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Tool Sur Sorachi Ace

The next hop in this popular series....


Tool Sur Sorachi Ace....$5.49 / 16oz Can
Part of the “Sur” series, this beauty is a Dry Hopped Sour Brett IPA, sitting at 6%. It’s hopped over and over with Sorachi Ace hops, Funky, Tart-y and Lemon-y and Out of this world-y.

Anchorage Love and the Death of Damnation




Beer made for The White Buffalo
Anchorage Love and the Death of Damnation....$7.49 / 750ml

From the brewer:
“Beer and music. Since the dawn of beer music has been there. In revelry, celebration and in times of sorrow. The two have been inseparable for me. Fused in my process of writing, performance, and in the songs themselves. Songs and stories become a little more interesting with the insertion of alcohol. The twists become a little more dramatic and emotions escalated, not to mention the bad or altered decisions due to a strong buzz.

Enjoy this beer, inspired by the music, made to be imbibed with music. Go to a show, buy a record, dance, feel, drink. ‘The bar and the beer keeps me coming back here. This drunken stupor is not what it seems, helps me laugh, helps me dream.’
Gabe Fletcher – Anchorage Brewing
Jacob Smith – The White Buffalo”

Love and the Death of Damnation is an IPA brewed with Mosaic and Equinox hops and made for release of The White Buffalo’s new album of the same name.

Renaissance from New Zealand

We some of their beers years ago, they are back with some new ones

Renaissance Sencha Saison with Green Tea...$7.49 / 500ml
From the brewer:
“A light coloured Saison with hints of clove and spice flavours undelaying a soft malt character. The New Zealand hop presence is pronounced yet not overwhelming and the slightly sour yet dry finish lets the unique presence of the citrus Sencha tea infusion shine through.“
Style: Saison
ABV: 8.50%

Renaissance Boonies NZ Pilsner...$3.49 / 11.2oz
Boonies is a New Zealand pilsner produced by the multi-award winning Renaissance Brewery in Marlborough New Zealand. Made to be drunk on hot summer days or with spicy food during the cooler months, it is full of tropical New Zealand hops that combine with the traditionally smooth pilsner yeast and malt perfectly. A kiwi take on a European classic.
Style: Lager
ABV: 5.50%


Grimm Artisanal Ales - Limited new releases





Grimm Color Field American Wild Ale....$9.49 / 22oz
Style: AMERICAN WILD ALE BREWED WITH FLOWERS
Strength: 5.2% ABV
Bitterness: 5 IBU’s
Color Field is an American wild farmhouse ale brewed with hibiscus, rose hips, and chamomile. Produced with a mixed culture fermentation, it pours a hazy pink color topped with a fluffy white head. Tart aromas of lemon, black pepper, and earthy, gently perfumed botanicals mingle with classic saison funk. The soft, refreshing acidity is balanced by a hint of floral sweetness. This beer is never boiled and never filtered.




Grimm Sugarmaker Stout....$9.99 / 22oz
Sugarmaker
STYLE: Imperial Milk Stout with Maple Syrup and Vanilla
ABV: 11.5%
COLOR: Black




Grimm Blackberry Orange Pop!....$9.49 / 22oz
Blackberry Orange Pop!
STYLE: Dessert Berliner w/Blackberries, Orange Zest, Vanilla, and Milk Sugar
ABV: 4%
ACIDITY: medium-high
COLOR: purple







Grimm Sumi Zest....$9.99 / 22oz
Sumi Zest
Style: Imperial Stout with Vanilla and Orange Zest
ABV: 11.5%
SRM: 40
Bitterness: Medium-Low
The Sumi base is back, this time in a non-barrel-aged treatment! The same luscious, chocolatey richness but with an orange zest aroma. Inspired by the classic “chocolate orange ball,” this is the decadent dessert stout for chilly winter nights.

This one is sold out now
Grimm Sumi Ink Imperial Stout Barrel Aged....$12.99 / 22oz

Sumi Ink
STYLE: Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Vanilla
ABV: 13.5%
BITTERNESS: Medium
COLOR: Black with Red Highlights
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