2012 Spann Vineyards Classic Four

2012 Spann Vineyards Classic Four...$21.99

The 2012 Classic Four is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon which gives the wine lovely red currant, cassis flavors and backbone, 28% Cabernet Franc adds raspberry and wild flower aromas as well as richness on the palate, 6% Malbec adds a black cherry aroma and taste and 26% Petit Verdot gives it structure for all of these flavors to stand up in your mouth. In our humble opinion this is probably the best $27 Cabernet Sauvignon blend you've ever tasted. 

Jack Rudy Tonic Water

In stock now at Forsyth
Jack Rudy Tonic Water....$6.99 / 4pk bottles
Inspired by the bright citrus profile and elegant bitter finish of our Classic Tonic Syrup, our new Ready-to-Drink Tonic Water is ready to mix directly from the bottle, fully carbonated and beautifully balanced. Our goal was to bring a light, dry Tonic Water to the market that would showcase the best gins in the world. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Each bottle contains 8.4 oz, perfect for two cocktails.

Niner Wine Estates Paso Robles Red

The kitchen sink blend...
33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc 16% Malbec, 10% Syrah 4% Petite Sirah, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Carmenere

Big rich Paso Roble wine...

2014 Niner Wine Estates Paso Robles Red...$19.99

This wine is a blend of some of our most powerful varietals from our vineyards. We make multiple passes in each vineyard block throughout the growing season to ensure quality, and hand-harvest 100% of our fruit. This blend is designed to showcase that fruit in an unconstrained blend from all three of our sites.
On the nose bright red fruit is infused with cozy aromas baking aromas of toasted sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. This palate is instantly gratifying, following up the warmth of the nose with a full bodied and fruit driven finish accented by soft tannin, and excellent acid that provides structure and contrast.

Newsprint Malbec Columbia Valley

Yes, a Malbec from Washington State and you are going to love it!
2015 Newsprint Malbec Columbia Valley...$18.99
Get ready to understand why people are have fallen in love with Malbec. The intense vineyard heat on these berries has yielded a muscular, but not aggressive, wine. Your mouth will be coated with the concentrated flavors of juicy black berry right from the get go. As the flavor lingers, black pepper and spice will envelop your mouth. Although big and powerful, this wine is perfect for any occasion.

Old Soul Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah - big bold and juicy!

2015 Old Soul Petite Sirah...$10.99

To balance the prominent grip characteristic of Petite Sirah, this particular blend was crafter with a softer, more elegant body. This wine opens with immediate hints of blueberry and blackberry, followed by accents of Dutch chocolate and a subtle touch of cardamom. The palate is big and weighty with ample mid-palate and soft, velvety tannins. Tannins were skillfully prepared, giving utmost importance to retaining fruit aromatics and crafting a perfectly balanced wine. Once dry, the wine is pressed and put through malo-lactic fermentation to soften the acids. An aggressive oak regime is used to balance and add richness to the tannins.

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2014 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$21.99

Compare to $32 at the winery.

Aromas of blueberries, chocolate and currants follow through to a full body, round and soft chewy tannins and a savory finish. Lovely now but better in 2019.

Rated 91/100 James Suckling

Sterling Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s premier winery destinations, offers an array of distinct and beautifully crafted wines from its home appellation. The Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley wines show the depth, strength and incredible quality representative of California’s most famous wine region. The grapes for Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley wines are grown in 14 diverse and premium vineyards throughout the valley—from the cool southern Carneros region to the warm and rugged northernmost reaches of the valley near Calistoga. These incredible vineyards give Winemaker Harry Hansen some of the best Napa Valley fruit to select from and craft these unique, intensely flavored and expressive wines.

Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc

2016 Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc....$13.99

Fresh and lively in green grass, melon and pear, this well-made wine is restrained in ripeness and body, opting to highlight its stony minerality and a touch of gravel on the texture. It finishes light and breezy.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Lots of cherry blossom, river bed, praline, pomelo, apple pie and hints of citrus rind to this sauvignon blanc. The palate is round and medium to full in body but shows some nice acidity and a bitter-lemon finish.

Rated 90/100 James Suckling

Tikal Patriota Malbec/Bonarda

2013 Tikal Patriota Malbec/Bonarda...$18.99

Sweet and gracious, this blend of malbec and bonarda expands in the mouth with its flavors of candied cherries and spices. Once you pass this soft wave of fruit, the tannins appear behind it, with a structure that’s imposing enough to take on grilled meats.

Rated 90/100 Wine and Spirits Magazine

Deep reddish purple with aromas of bright berry/cherry fruit. Big body yet very balanced with luscious layers of raspberry, cherry, and cocoa flavors. Just a hint of baking spice at the end brings it all together. - Winery

Green Bench - limited releases

BRC -Release
Green Bench / Side Project Collaboration Les Amis Grisettes...$13.99
BRC Emails just sent out - very limited release.

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We do have some other beers in stock from Green Bench!
Green Bench from Florida!

Green Bench Webb's City Cellar The Dancing Chickens...$11.99 / pint
One of the most famous promotions at Webb's City were the Dancing Chickens. Booths were set up with chickens beneath signs that read, "drop a dime in the slot and watch me dance a jig!" Just as the disclaimer read, no chickens were harmed in the production of this Belgian Dark Strong Ale that was aged for eleven months in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels on two strains of Bretanomyces."

Clocking in at 9% ABV, The Dancing Chickens is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale aged for 11 months in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels on two strains of Brettanomyces. This beer is dark, rich, and packed with complex dark fruit aromas and flavors, combined with extremely clean and bright Red Wine Barrel character. It has a wonderfully dry finish and we are extremely proud of the quality that The Dancing Chickens represents within this series.

Green Bench St. Peter's Saison de Blanc Noir....$9.99 / pint
Brett version aged in wine barrels -- 7.3% ABV
By combining the rustic, peppery flavors of our farmhouse yeast strain with the complex dark fruit notes of roasted wheat and dark Belgian candi syrups, we’ve created an intricately delicate “Black Saison” that contains ornate notes of raisins, dark grape, and peppercorns.

Green Bench St. Peter's Saison de Banc Vert...$6.49 / pint

6.5% ABV

*Gold Medal Winner – Wood/Oak Aged Pale Category – 2014 US Open Beer Championship*
Saisons, or Farmhouse Ales, were originally brewed as a summer seasonal in the French-speaking region of Belgium. Dry and crisp, our “Green Bench Saison” is packed with fruity esters similar to citrus fruits and spicy, peppercorn-like phenols from our farmhouse yeast strain.

Green Bench St. Peter's Saison de Banc Vert Brett Conditioned...$8.49 / pint

Aged in Wine Barrels prior to being conditioned with Bretanomyces.
7.8% ABV
Saisons, or Farmhouse Ales, were originally brewed as a summer seasonal in the French-speaking region of Belgium. Dry and crisp, our “Green Bench Saison” is packed with fruity esters similar to citrus fruits and spicy, peppercorn-like phenols from our farmhouse yeast strain.

Woodford Cherry Wood Smoked Barley

Just going to quietly put this one on the blog....

In stock at all 4 locations.

Limit 1 bottle per person.   You have 7 days to pick up your bottle.
Woodford Cherry Wood Smoked Barley Bourbon...$89.99
The Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Cherry Wood Smoked Barley is the 12threlease in the series. Cherry Wood Smoked Barley marries innovation with the bourbon industry’s historic roots by paying tribute to the craftsmanship and vision of past distillery industry leaders Oscar Pepper and James Crow, who once distilled on the current day site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery.

This is one of the first Kentucky Bourbons to use malted barley that’s been exposed to cherry wood smoke. With 30% malt content, the Cherry Wood Smoked mash bill has a higher concentration of malt than a traditional bourbon

Frank Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The new 2014 is quite impressive -- check it out and at a great price.
2014 Frank Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$43.99
Pure and elegant, with generous, supple plum, cherry and raspberry notes that are supported by fine, ripe tannins that give the flavors traction and length. Drink now through 2028. 25,000 cases made.–JL
Rated 91/100 The Wine Spectator

Delas Esprit Cotes du Rhone

This could be the deal of the year!(well at least the first couple of weeks of the year). Delas Cotes du Rhone is always a store favorite and we could not be more excited for the 2016. Usually I don't use “only” when talking about 20 cases of wine coming in, but I gotta say we only have 20 cases on hand.
2016 Delas Esprit Cotes du Rhone...$9.98
60% Syrah, 40% Grenache. Lovely rich opulent and floral, black berry and plum nose, the palate is big with well layered fruit, attractively firm but soft tannin and hints of oak, a big wine with a lovely finish
Rated 95/100 Decanter Magazine

Wente Chardonnay Riva Ranch Single Vineyard

Wente Chardonnay Riva Ranch Single Vineyard...$17.99

Our Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully rich, yet balanced style of Chardonnay that represents what the Arroyo Seco appellation has to give. In addition to the classic Chardonnay aromas of apple and pear, Arroyo Seco consistently delivers aromas of tropical fruits and stone fruits. This is distinctly a California style of Chardonnay but is consistently well balanced with ample acidity." - Karl D. Wente, Fifth Generation Winemaker

2015 Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey County

Consistent best buy in Pinot Noir

2015 Hahn Pinot Noir Monterey County...$9.99

Next lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $11.99

This wine’s bouquet charms with scents of bright cherry, red fruit and cedar with slightly toasty notes. On the palate, round soft tannins with a mouth full of cherry flavors, finishing with mellow acidity.

Dictador - Colombian Rum

Dictador 12 Year Solera Rum...$35.99

Dictador 12 Years Solera System Rum is made from the fermentation of virgin sugar cane honey distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column, to achieve a medium body rum.
Aged in pre-used oak barrels using the solera method and finally bottled under the highest quality control to ensure all the secrets are contained in the liquid flavour.

Dictador 20 Year Solera Rum...$52.99

Dictador 20 Years Solera System Rum is made from the fermentation of virgin sugar cane honey, distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column, to achieve a medium body rum.
It’s then aged in pre-used oak barrels using the solera method and finally bottled under the highest quality control to ensure all the secrets are contained in the liquid flavour.

Beer Tasting

The Wine and Cheese Place

Forsyth Beer Tasting Tonight

4-6pm

Taste --

• Funkwerks Saison
• Funkwerks Raspberry Provincial
• Funkwerks Tropic King
• Ska Pink Vapor Stew
• Ballast Point Coconut Victory at Sea

Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout....$14.99 / 6pk
A malt-forward monster, highlighting the depths of malt flavor.
Narwhal Imperial Stout is inspired by the mysterious creature that thrives in deepest fathoms of the frigid Arctic Ocean. Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with notes of espresso, baker's cocoa, roasted grain and a light hint of smoke, Narwhal is a massive malt-forward monster. Aggressive but refined with a velvety smooth body and decadent finish, Narwhal will age in the bottle for years to come.

Ballast Point Victory at Sea

Ballast Point Victory at Sea...$12.99 / 6pk

IMPERIAL PORTER WITH COFFEE AND VANILLA
A big porter crafted to weather any storm.
Our Victory at Sea Imperial Porter is a bold, smooth brew with just the right amount of sweetness. We infused this robust porter with vanilla and San Diego’s own Caffe Calabria coffee beans. The subtle roasted notes and minimal acidity of the cold brewed coffee, balances perfectly with the sweet caramel undertones of the malt, creating a winning combination for your palate.

Ballast Point Coconut Victory at Sea

Back in stock 


Ballast Point Coconut Victory at Sea...$8.49 / 22oz

Wine Enthusiast #1 Wine of The Year

2017 Wine Enthusiast #1 Wine of The Year

2015 Gary Farrell Russian River Chardonnay $33.99

A scent of French butter offers an immediate invitation to this excellent wine. Austerity on the palate gives way to a juicy core of invigorating tangerine and white peach flavors. The gravelly minerality on the midpalate finishes softly and with ease.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Plus a great Pinot Noir with a big score too
2015 Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir...$42.99
Crisp acidity buoys sharp red fruit in this delectable wine—a blend of multiple sites across the appellation. Medium build, it shows youthful tannins and oak that supports without intrusion, allowing the crunch of cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate to speak forcefully.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Enthusiast

Cline Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Estate Grown

Great Pinot Noir Value!
Sustainably farmed


2015 Cline Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Estate Grown...$12.99
Compare to $20 at the winery.  We are the lowest price on Wine-Searcher
Bright red fruit characteristics mingle with deep color, lush body, touches of vanilla and spearmint followed by delicate strawberry flavor. -- WinemakerMedium color. Aromas of strawberry, black cherry, blueberry, and anise with an crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a compelling, medium-length , eucalyptus, and dill pickle finish with well-integrated tannins. A character-rich food wine
Rated 89/100 Tastings

Wente Chardonnay Morning Fog

2015 Wente Chardonnay Morning Fog....$11.99

A rich buttery Chardonnay for a great price!

Morning Fog Chardonnay is an great expression of Livermore Valley Chardonnay, with diverse alluvial fans of soil consistently creating Chardonnay with beautiful and lingering minerality, which coupled with the natural acidity from the long and cool growing season, creates a beautiful wine”  - Karl D. Wente, Fifth Generation Winemaker

Douglas Laing AGED!

Extremely limited - we received another case of each!

Douglas Laing Scallywag 13 Year Old....$66.99
Our Scallywag 13 Years Old Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky is a limited edition “big brother” to the original Scallywag and is the first Scallywag bottling to carry an age statement. Matured exclusively in Sherry Butts, Scallywag 13 Years Old is bottled at 46% and proudly without colouring or chill-filtration.   The nose is big, dark, distinctly sherried, raisin-y with home-baked fruitcake and molasses to the fore. Palate-wise, the sweet dark sherry opens, then detect late vanilla, nutmeg and ginger mixing with rich cereal tones: all of which combine in the still spiced finish offering a long and wagging tail-end of mocha.

Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie 18 Year Old....$89.99
Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old is beautifully aged, Highland “Vatted” Malt, that is proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration. Bottled at 46.8% alcohol strength, Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old's tasting notes include gentle spices, complemented by honey, vanilla and juicy barley. The third release under the brand to carry an age statement, Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old follows 2016’s globally acclaimed 40 Years Old and 21 Years Old bottlings.

Douglas Laing Rock Oyster 18 Year Old....$99.99
Rock Oyster 18 Years Old is a maritime marriage of Malts distilled on Arran, Islay, Jura and Orkney. Rich with flavours of the sea, Rock Oyster’s new limited edition delivers a blast of sea air, tobacco and sweet peat, brought to life on the packaging by a detailed illustration of a sailboat battling stormy seas off Scotland’s West Coast. In line with the Douglas Laing family philosophy, it is offered without colouring or chill-filtration, at alcohol strength of 46.8%.

Funkwerks in stock !

Funkwerks Saison...$1.99 / 11.2oz bottle

Funkwerks Saison...$10.99 / 6pk

Style: Belgian-Style Saison Ale

ABV: 6.8%

Our flagship Saison was born from a series of test batches begun in Gordon Schuck’s backyard. The French Saison yeast strain used in test batch #6 was utilized to become the Great American Beer Festival gold medal-winning Saison that sits before you.  Notes of passion fruit, tangerine, lemon verbena, ginger and black pepper.

Pairs well with high fives.

2011 Great American Beer Festival® silver medal winner in the French- and Belgian-Style Saison category.

2012 Great American Beer Festival® gold medal winner in the French- and Belgian-Style Saison category.

2017 Great American Beer Festival® gold medal winner in the Classic Saison category.

Funkwerks Raspberry Provincial...$1.99 / 11.2oz bottle

Funkwerks Raspberry Provincial...$10.99 / 6pk

Style: Sour Ale Brewed with Raspberries

ABV: 4.2 %

This delicious creation was truly a product of creativity, ingenuity, and luck. In the summer of 2013 we took a test batch of our sessionable sour summer ale, Provincial, that didn’t quite hit gravity and decided to have some fun with it by adding a heavy dose of raspberries. The end result was so delicious, we ended up brewing it year-round. This delightfully tart fruit beer is refreshing, with a citrusy berry aroma which transitions to a subtly sweet and tart finish.

Notes of lemon zest and tart raspberries.

Pairs well with cloud watching.

2014 Great American Beer Festival® gold medal winner in the Belgian-Style Fruit Ale category. 

Funkwerks Tropic King...$1.99 / 11.2oz bottle

Funkwerks Tropic King...$10.99 / 6pk 

Style: Imperial Saison 

ABV: 8.0%

Originally designed to be a hoppier version of our flagship Saison, the accidental (but fortuitous) addition of two extra bags of Munich malt balanced the hop bitterness leaving us this very unique Imperial Saison. Tropical fruit flavors coming from the unique New Zealand hop variety, Rakau.

Notes of passion fruit, mango, peach, pepper and ginger.

Pairs well with hula hooping.