The Wine and Cheese Place: 2019-11-24

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Tenjaku Blended Japanese Whisky

Tenjaku Blended Japanese Whisky....$38.99
天雀 – the Japanese characters for the skylark (hibari), the much-loved herald of spring in the East and West, and for this masterfully blended whisky. Like the clear, exquisite song of a small bird, it features an agreeably pure, mellow flavor. Carefully selected unprocessed whiskies and pure, natural spring water are expertly blended to create this distinctive whisky.

Westland Garryana Native Oak Series Whiskey Edition 4/1

We only got 6 bottles out of the 18 that apparently made it to STL
Subject to confirmation

Westland Garryana Native Oak Series Whiskey Edition 4/1....$139.99
The Expanding Possibilities of the West
Each year that passes we are compelled to step away from the accomplishments of the past to strike out into the wild again, explore new ideas, and move further into the unknown where there are no signs to point the way. As we do, we deliberately leave behind markers so the lessons learned aren’t lost in the fervor of new ideas. Keeping a record has become a gratifying discipline at Westland, enabling us to press on while still gaining perspective from where we’ve been.

A clearer picture of Garry oak is beginning to take shape. We’ve begun to answer a number of questions already with our early releases. Will Garry oak play well with virgin American oak casks of the new world and the smoky peated malt of the old? Can it take on a supporting, complementary role in a more delicate, nuanced whiskey without overpowering it? How does its influence change when used as a finishing cask?

This year’s release of Garryana continues the inquiry and plants yet another marker in uncharted territory that still seems to have no horizon. With Garryana 4|1 we followed a path we’ve been curious to explore since the beginning: Sherry casks.

Again we examine what happens when the traditions of the old world collide with the creativity of the new. What happens when two of the deepest wells of flavor are combined in one bottle? Will one deny a voice to the other? Or will they find harmony in a new and unexpected way?

With this release, we place another entry in the record.

Our West is Whiskey

Sleight of Hand Cellars and Magician - Mr. Joshua Weidner

Magician Joshua Weidner together with a wine tasting!

A Magical Tasting

- Sleight of Hand Cellars and Magician - Mr. Joshua Weidner
Join us for something truly extraordinary
and unique on December 7th from 6:30-8pm.
$60 per person

reservations required - click here to sign up

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

Limited to 20 guests, this intimate event will pair great wine with close-up magic!

We will be tasting several of the offerings from acclaimed Washington State Sleight of Hand Cellars . If you don't know much about Walla Walla Washington wines, this is the producer to try. They achieved cult-like status after just their first year of bottling but have kept their prices accessible.

We will be tasting at least 4 offerings from Sleight of Hand and one other wine to round out the tasting. 2 oz tasting pour of each. Confirmed wines so far:

2018 Magician Riesling

2016 Spellbinder Red

2017 Enchantress Chardonnay

2014 Archimage Red

Magician Joshua Weidner will be on hand to perform mind-bending illusions and close-up tricks. He is well known in the area for his fantastic illusions.

If you want to learn about these wines prior to the event, this podcast is an entertaining introduction to the winery, winemaking and philosophy of Sleight of Hand - click to here to see the podcast

Cheese and charcuterie will accompany the wines and performance.

Rare beer

In stock at Forsyth, New Ballas and Ballwin now!

Mothers Brewing Materfamilia aged in WILLETT Barrels

Boon Oude Geuze Black Label (we only get this one once a year)

Friday, November 29, 2019

TWCP - Small Business Saturday - Single Barrel Bourbon Release!

Starting at 9am at all four locations!
Saturday November 30, 2019

Bloody Marys to taste
Taste our Elijah Craig Single Barrel
Bagels and Cream Cheese to taste
Bourbon Single Barrel Release(s)
Roasting House Coffee release
Black Friday sales extended

You can choose 1 bottle of either Elijah Craig / TWCP Single Barrel Bourbon or Knob Creek / TWCP 15+ Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon to purchase tomorrow.

Guidelines:

Available at all 4 locations while they last
You can choose only 1 bottle from the two
One bottle per household per day. We ask that you be respectful and not come multiple times in one day or hit multiple stores. Not sure if it will last the day or not.
No holds, no reservations, no phone calls

Knob Creek / TWCP Single Barrel...$39.99

15+ Years Old

Warehouse: L

Floor: 03

Rick: 034

Barreled date: 05/13/2004

Selected by us on 7/23/2019

Bottled a little bit later!

Elijah Craig / TWCP Single Barrel....$29.99

Single Barrel selected by US!!!

Barrel Serial #6023777

Rickhouse: T

Floor: 7

47% ABV

We are tasting and releasing our new Roasting House Dark Coffee!
Many of you remember our old sister shop, The Roasting House. That store was one of the original small-batch coffee roasters in #STL. We’re bringing this tradition back with our “Roasting House Dark” coffee collaboration with Living Room Coffee (livingroomstl.com)!

About the coffee: Roasting House Dark is roasted in Maplewood exclusively for us by Living Room Coffee. The beans are organic and fair trade from Peru. Grown by small farmers at elevations of approx. 5,900 feet. The master roasters at Living Room then roast the beans dark to our specifications. The resulting coffee tastes of sweet chocolate with a bit of acidity, caramel, lemon, toffee with a slightly herbal aftertaste and smooth mouthfeel. We are so proud to offer this to you!

Available at all four stores on Small Business Saturday Nov 30 (with a tasting at our Forsyth store from 9 to 12). We hope you try it and tell us what you think. Thanks for supporting us, shopping small and buying local!

We were so excited about the our first Black Friday response -- we are extending our Black Friday Sales for one more day!

Check out these great deals....

Happy Thanksgiving St. Louis! We hope you are enjoying time with friends and family, or at least enjoying some wine, beer or whiskey!

Prices good SATURDAY November 30th from 9am-7pm.
No special orders, no reservations.
All 4 of our locations

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE

No phone or internet orders to reserve or pick up at another time. You must be in one of our 4 locations to pick up or, if we are out, will can give you a raincheck, subject to availability.

2016 Opus One...only $299.98 -- 97+/100 The Wine Advocate. BEST PRICE IN THE COUNTRY!

Frank Family Chardonnay....$25.98 compare to $34.97 at Total Wine and More. Great Chardonnay in the Rombauer style

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet.. Can’t beat our price! Our regular price is $77.99 - Total Wine and More is $89.97. Our Black Friday price is too low to advertise. Come in and see

Ruffino Modus Super Tuscan...$17.98 -- 92 pts Wine Advocate for this Super Tuscan. (the Big Guys can’t touch this price!)

Medimer Dry Rosé from France only $6.98 (regular price $13.99)! CUSTOMER FAVORITE!!

Boot Hill Distillery Red Eye Whiskey..$5.99 (Compare to Total Wine & More at $32.99!!)

Boot Hill Distillery Gin only $5.99 (Compare to the Big Guys at $34!!)

Boot Hill Distillery Vodka only $5.99 (Compare to the Big Guys at $25!!)

Gosling’s Gold Seal Rum only $4.99! (Compare to Total Wine at $17.49!)

More deals in each store!

All 750ml sizes bottles. Yes, those prices are for normal 750ml bottles !!!!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EVENT + NEW BOURBON RELEASE:

ALL the BLACK FRIDAY deals will be in effect for one more day: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 30 (subject to remaining availability)!

PLUS from 9:00 to 12:00 we’re having a breakfast tasting featuring:

1. Our new coffee release in collaboration with Living Room Coffee (details here: http://bit.ly/33tm9eJ. Tasting only at Forsyth and Rock Hill but available at all four stores.

2. Tasting Sweat and Tears Bloody Mary mix at all four stores!

3. Tasting Davidovich Bagels at all four stores plus fresh cream cheese!

AND—we’ll be announcing two new Bourbon Releases for pickup in store on Saturday! Stay tuned!

Perennial Prism Dry Hopped Saison

Perennial Prism Dry Hopped Saison...$9.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
PRISM: HUELL MELON + CENTENNIAL
Using a simple grist and a favorite Belgian yeast strain, Prism is an ongoing series showcasing different hop varietals. This latest iteration of Prism featuring Huell Melon & Centennial hops. Grapefruit pith, Cantaloupe and a noble hop finish, meld with a crisp malt bill, supported by a touch of Flaked Wheat, and finishes with balanced Belgian yeast esters.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Black Friday Sale

Our first time participating in the Black Friday craziness!!

Check out these great deals....

Happy Thanksgiving St. Louis! We hope you are enjoying time with friends and family, or at least enjoying some wine, beer or whiskey!

Prices good Friday November 29th from 9am-7pm. **
No special orders, no reservations.
All 4 of our locations
(** our Forsyth location opens up at 8am that day)

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + BEER RELEASE

No phone or internet orders to reserve or pick up at another time. You must be in one of our 4 locations to pick up or, if we are out, will can give you a raincheck, subject to availability.