Fermin Iberico Grain Fed Ham

Fermin Iberico Grain Fed Ham...$13.99 / 2oz pre-sliced package
Back in stock

Free RANGE
Our Grain-fed free range Iberico is 100% Ibérico, fed on grains, grasses and all that nature provides. Also known as the “Kobe beef of pork” because of its intense marbling, flavors and uniqueness, the FERMIN Iberico ham is the first authentic Iberico to enter the US market. Cured for a minimum of 36 months, this Iberico ham…melts in your mouth
Grain-fed 50% Iberico
We cross a 100% Iberico pig with a 100% Duroc pig, and the result is phenomenal: An affordably produced, lower fat content product that maintains its characteristic visual fat marbling.

Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Distillers Edition

Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Distillers Edition..$99.99
Double matured in Pedro Ximinez cask wood, this is a mellow Lagavulin, peat-rich, sweet and very more-ish.
Distilled in 2002
Bottled in 2018

Public House / Logboat Brewing The Tourist

Very limited release


Public House / Logboat Brewing The Tourist...$13.99 / 750ml
Sour Ale Brewed with Cherries
7.2% ABV

Rare magnums of Grand Cru Chablis!

Rare magnums of Grand Cru Chablis! 

2016 Roland Lavantureaux Chablis Vaudesir Grand Cru...$179.99 / 1.5 liter

Magnum
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
• Mostly fermented in barrels and a small part in stainless steel
• 85% of wine is aged in barrels that are 3 to 5 years old and 15% of the wine is aged in new oak
With a sharp eye, natural instinct, and solid Burgundian pragmatism, Roland Lavantureux made a name for himself crafting no-nonsense Chablis that has come to be one of the most reliable of the old reliables here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant.
The region is best known for its Kimmeridgian soils, a highly prized terroir of limestone and clay infused with tiny, fossilized oysters. The intensely chalky sea-shell minerality lends deep complexity to whites, making this region an ideal home for the Chardonnay grape.

Magnums of Beaucastel

Magnums of Beaucastel in stock at Rock Hill now!

2014 is drinking great right now!

2014 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape...$149.99 / MAGNUM
The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc Perrin compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate

2016 Super Tuscans

The 2016 Super Tuscans Are Here!
As with much of Europe the 2016 Vintage in Tuscany has proved a more than worthy follow up to the much hyped 2015's. Showing more elegance and lift than the more brooding 2015's we are very excited to offer the highest scoring wines of the vintage!

2016 Sassicaia Bolgheri...$229.98
The 2016 Sassicaia is a wine of soaring achievement. I tasted this wine several times during the course of its creation in both barrel and bottle, and the highly deserved 100-point score you see here was enthusiastically assigned at the conclusion of a mini vertical in which I tasted and compared the 2016 vintage against 2015 (which I scored 97 points). It makes perfect sense to present these two excellent vintages in back-to-back comparison fashion because they are two of the best to emerge from Bolgheri, and indeed Tenuta San Guido, in recent memory. These are very similar vintages with long, hot summer months that fueled a long growing season. There was a bit more rain in 2016, and in analytical terms this vintage has a tad more acidity. However, the results in the glass are extraordinarily different. The 2015 vintage is exuberant, round, succulent and immediate, whereas the 2016 vintage shows pinpoint sharpness and precision (with similar grit and texture at the back). That acidity will carry it long into the future as the wine completes its slow evolutionary course. This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine's tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano.
Rated 100/100 The Wine Advocate

Rated 100/100 Decanter

Rated 97/100 The Wine Spectator

2016 Ornellaia Bolgheri....$219.99
The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision. It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. I tasted this 2016 vintage beside the less-impactful 2015 vintage (which was reviewed last year). These two editions are very different when compared side to side, and this 2016 release is clearly superior in terms of the quality, clarity and intensity of its offerings. This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber. It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping.
Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate

Rated 98/100 James Suckling

Rated 98+/100 Jeb Dunnuck

2016 Setti Ponti Oreno....$67.98
Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek and beautiful. Fantastic length and texture. Deep, dark and profound. Takes you on a long journey and shows you its true character. Better in 2025. Give it time
Rated 99/100 James Suckling

2016 Antinori Guado Al Tasso....$114.98
This stunning vintage of this landmark wine marks a slight adjustment to the blend. The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Guado Al Tasso is no longer made with Petit Verdot. The blend is now 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and now 20% Cabernet Franc. This small change does not go unnoticed, as this wine is absolutely seamless now—like the finest Asian silk fabric. That profound textural softness and suppleness changes the way the wine smells and tastes, with hints of momentary sweetness that are more tactile than anything else. Generally speaking, the 2016 vintage offers more elegance (slightly less concentration) and a hair more freshness compared to the 2015 edition. When I tasted this wine, the bouquet was still timid, but it will no doubt become more expressive and open as this beautiful wine continues forward along its aging trajectory.
Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate

Rated 98/100 James Suckling

Perennial Suburban Beverage Blood Orange

Perennial Suburban Beverage Blood Orange...$9.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
New Variant - Blood Orange!
You will not find this beer very many places in the wild (outside of Perennial).  We are excited that we made the list of the few places that will see this one!

Forsyth - Tasting tonight!

Forsyth Tasting Tonight!

August 16th from 4-6pm
Beer

• Deschutes Only Slightly Exaggerated IPA
• Rogue Just a Pinch Sour Session Ale
• 21st Amendement High or Hell Watermelon
• Rockwell Beer Co. Polymath
• Grimm Ales Circle of Fifths Saison
• Sierra Nevada / Dogfish Head Life and Limb

Spirits

• Nirvana Hemp Gin
• Nirvana Vodka
• Alley Twenty Six Tonic
• Blue Wing Rye Whiskey

Wine

• 2017 Nugan Estate Third Generation Cabernet Sauvignon.
• 2017 Nugan Estate Third Generation Shiraz
• 2017 Almarada Malbec Uco Valley

Rum - Today is national Rum Day!

• Gosling Gold Seal Rum
• Koloa Hawaiian Dark Rum
• Marti Autentico 3 Year Rum 80 proof
• Marti Autentico Estate Strength 3 Year Rum 107.6 proof

Meet the owner -- William C. Wittenberg
August 16th from 4-6pm
and taste Blue Wing Rye Whiskey

The Wine and Cheese Place

7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO

Wittenberg Distilling Blue Wing Rye Whiskey....$32.99

45% ABV

Made in Missouri

"My family was in the distilling business in St. Louis from the 1880s until Prohibition put them out of business in 1919. They sold whiskey they made under the name Blue Wing Whiskey. We found a copy of the original front label on the internet and my brother, who is an artist, was able to recreate it for use today.  C.H. Wittenberg Distilling Co. made both a bourbon and a rye. We focused on a rye. This whiskey is a blend of 60% rye, 15% caramelized rye and 25% smoked barley malt. I am collaborating with a small local distillery that makes several other fine spirits, Square One Distillery in Lafayette Square, to make the whiskey. This is a very rare opportunity to bring back this spirit to market." -- William C. Wittenberg, owner

Fat Dog Nirvana Hemp Vodka...$23.99

Fat Dog Nirvana Hemp Gin...$23.99
Through dedication, passion, and a will to make the best tasting, hemp-infused liquors, Fat Dog Spirits created Nirvana Vodka and Nirvana Gin.

We spared no expense and time in the pursuit of creating perfection in the bottle with both of these spirits. We use only the finest ingredients in Hemp Hearts from the Cannabis Sativa Plant and both of the liquors are distinctly crafted, distilled 10x, filtered, gluten-free, and organic made with non-GMO corn.

This process and care lead to drinks that are extraordinary in quality, taste, and body and also complex, clean, and crisp.

Nirvana Vodka is at home in a martini, on the rocks, or in a gimlet as it is in a “Bloody Mary Jane.” And, Nirvana Gin is an especially versatile spirit in a gin martini, in a simple gin and tonic, or in complex gin cocktails.

Gosling Bermuda Gold Seal Rum

August 16th is National Rum Day!

On sale for $8.99 for Customer Appreciation days!

Perfect for a St. Louis Summer!
Rum Swizzle

INGREDIENTS

Makes 6:
4 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum (in stock at TWCP)
4 oz Gosling’s Gold Rum   (in stock at TWCP)
5 oz Pineapple Juice
5 oz Orange Juice
¾ oz Grenadine or 2 oz Bermuda Falernum   (in stock at TWCP)
6 Dashes of Angostura Bitters   (in stock at TWCP)

METHOD:  Into a pitcher ⅓ full of crushed ice add Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Gosling’s Gold Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, Grenadine or Bermuda Falernum and Angostura bitters. Churn vigorously until a frothing appears or mix in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a martini glass.

Amazing price!
Stock up!

Gosling Bermuda Gold Seal Rum...$9.99

Lowest price in the country on Wine-Searcher is $14.99

Compare to $15.99 at Total Wine and More

GOLD SEAL RUM
For seven generations, the Gosling name stood for smooth, complex, deliciously dark rums. But times, and tastes, rarely stand still.

Goslings Gold Rum – our first new product in over 100 years – is a world apart from traditional amber rums. Robust, yet remarkably soft. The result of years of sipping and perfecting, its intricate, luscious character lives up admirably to its impressive lineage.

Admittedly, it wasn’t easy. But, by using only the finest distillates in strict accordance with techniques handed down over six generations, we finally created a distinctive amber rum that is impressing demanding rum enthusiasts everywhere.

4 Hands Shakur West Coast Style IPA

4 Hands Shakur West Coast Style IPA...$4.99 / 2 pac(k)

In stock Ballwin, Forsyth and New Ballas

Black Slate

More great press for Black Slate!
It is hard to believe that we started working with the Black Slate lineup all the way back with the 2010 Vintage!  I wonder if any of our customers still have a 2010 Black Slate Porrera or La Vilella Alta in their cellar? If so we would love to hear how they are tasting. Looking back on our original blog post from 2013 I am amazed that the prices for these gems are still under $20. It was true then and it is true now, the wines represent some of the greatest values from any region in the world.


2016 Black Slate La Vilella Alta Priorat....$19.99
This generous red features a round, soft texture that carries ripe black fruit flavors, laced with licorice, toast and loamy earth notes. Offers well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Pretty floral and cinnamon details emerge on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,800 cases imported.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Spectator

2017 Black Slate Gratallops Vi De La Vila Priorat...$18.99
The 2017 Black Slate Gratallops Vi De La Vila comes from a warmer region in the Priorat and has a more powerful, ripe, opulent style compared to the Porrera cuvée, which comes from a cooler region. A huge nose of mulled cherries, dried earth, spice, and dusty pebble-like minerality gives way to a medium to full-bodied Priorat that has ripe tannins, an opulent, sexy texture, and a great finish. It’s another wine from Solomon that has classic Priorat character, is impeccably balanced, and drinks way above its humble price point. Don’t miss it! The blend is 58% Grenache, 32% Carignan, and 10% Syrah, aged 12 months in 20% new French oak.
Rated 95/100 Jeb Dunnuck

360 Vodka St. Louis Blues CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION!

In stock now

360 Vodka St. Louis Blues CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION!
$12.99 / bottle

Slipknot Whiskey!

Slipknot and Cedar Ridge Distillery - two groups of people born and raised in Iowa, and committed to quality and hard work. We collaborated on “No. 9 Whiskey”, which in addition to Iowa corn, gets some extra spice from its rye content. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Live life, and always be safe.
Cheers, Clown

Slipknot No. 9 Iowa Whiskey 45% ABV...$44.99

Slipknot No. 9 Reserve Iowa Whiskey 49.5% ABV...$64.99

“No Clowning Around: Slipknot’s No. 9 Whiskey Is Really Good”— Fred Minnick / Forbes Magazine

IOWA WHISKEY
Slipknot has unveiled details of its very own craft spirit, No. 9 Iowa Whiskey. A collaboration with the Iowa-based Cedar Ridge Distillery, No. 9 Iowa Whiskey (90 proof) will retail for $39.99 and No. 9 Reserve Iowa Whiskey (99 proof) will retail for $69.99, both which are made with corn from the award-winning distillery's family farm in Winthrop, Iowa.

FEATURES & BENEFITS
FARM-TO-TABLE -made with Iowa corn from Cedar Ridge’s family farm
SWEET & SPICY - due to the amount of corn and rye in the mashbill, 56% corn, 36% rye and 8% malted barley
BOLD FLAVOR - finishing these expressions at higher 90/99 proofs, lead to more robust, complex sipping whiskeys

Bells's The Prairie Grass Dividing

Bells's The Prairie Grass Dividing...$11.99 / 6pk

Gose with plum, salt and coriander

The second of 7 beers celebrating a literary classic and one of our favorites, Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman. In homage to old-world agriculture, we’re pairing artisan heirloom grains with plum juice to create a tart flavor profile.

Alcohol By Volume: 4.50%

Sierra Nevada / Dogfish Head Life and Limb

Now in CANS!
We have not seen this one in years!

Sierra Nevada / Dogfish Head Life and Limb...$13.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

Ale brewed with Maple Syrup and Birch Syrup

We are proud to share our third version of the life and limb with it’s thousands of other branches who collectively comprise the craft brewing family tree. Sip slowly with friends and loved ones, savor long-because one could do better than be a swigger of birches.

Evil Twin stouts

Evil Twin Brewing Even More 8lb 6oz Newborn Infant Jesus...$11.99 / 4pk
Milk Stout
5% ABV

Evil Twin Even More Little Tiny Baby Jesus....$11.99 / 4pk
Oatmeal Stout
7% ABV

Cheese Features - Vermont Cheddar vs. Oregon Cheddar

This week we are featuring two Cheddar producers.

Cabot from Vermont vs. Tillamook from Oregon

Come in for a taste and pick a favorite.  
We will see which one sells better and post the results next week!

White Cheddar vs. Yellow Cheddar - What is the difference?
The only difference in color is the result of a coloring additive. Typically the color comes from a plant extract of the achiote tree called annatto.  Does not mean one is sharper than the other.   It is totally up to the producer.  As you might notice the practice did not catch on in Vermont, you do not see many yellow vermont cheddars.

Why did they start coloring cheese?  It started back in England.  Cheese that had a higher fat content would be darker in color.   Cheesemakers found out that they could skim the cream of their milk and sell the cream it at a premium before making their cheese.  This resulted in a cheese with less fat content and less color.  So some started adding coloring to their cheese to make up for the loss of color and to make their cheese stand out at the cheese markets.  So the story goes.....  

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

Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar
Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes

Enzymes Turns milk into cheese curds and separates the whey, 

Annatto derived from achiote seeds, it gives our cheddar its yellow color
Aged with time, not shortcuts.
The year was 1909 when a small, farmer-owned co-op on the Oregon coast discovered the key to making the perfect, award-winning cheddar. The secret lived in a simple recipe, a traditional method, and time to let the sharp cheddar flavors develop naturally. Today, we’re still attached to our time-honored process and it’ll never get old.

Great Bordeaux! Le Petit Lafitte

2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte...$39.99
The 2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a fabulous second wine from Smith Haut Lafitte. Inky blue/purplish berry fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and cloves give the Petit Haut Lafitte its striking aromatic complexity. Deep, resonant and exquisitely layered, the 2016 is a real joy to taste. I would cellar it for another year or two. The 2016 has enough depth and pedigree to develop beautifully for the next 10-15 years.
Rated 94/100 Vinous Media

Rated 94/100 Wine Enthusiast

Paul Lato 96 Point Pinot Noir

On sale now!
Great pinot noir!
2014 Paul Lato Suerte Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard...$74.98
Next lowest price on Wine Searcher is $87.99

From a top site in the Santa Maria Valley that's just to the southwest of Bien Nacido, the 2014 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard Suerte comes mostly from clone 115, but has 25% each from 667 and 777. Aged 15 months in 75% new French oak, it's another lighter colored beauty that offers upfront, fresh and fruit-driven notes of strawberries, framboise, violets and spring flowers. Elegant, layered, pure and with good acidity and fine tannin, it's already hard to resist, yet should evolve nicely on its balance.
Rated 96/100 Wine Advocate

Rogue Just a Pinch Sour Session Ale

Rogue Just a Pinch Sour Session Ale...$10.99 / 6pk cans

STYLE - SOUR SESSION ALE
With our brewery sitting on the Pacific Ocean, all that salt air went to our heads and had us dreaming of a cold, refreshing salty sour ale. So, we went out on the water and hand-harvested our own Yaquina Bay sea salt to brew the beer of our dreams. Tart and with a pinch of salt, this beer reminds us of our home.
Ingredients: 2-Row, White Wheat, Acidulated Malt; Rogue Farms Independent Hops; Coriander, Hand-harvested Yaquina Bay Sea Salt; Imperial Kaiser Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.