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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Free Concierge Curbside Delivery from The Wine & Cheese Place.


We offer free Concierge Curbside Delivery during our modified hours (11am to 7pm; Forsyth also open Sunday 10am-4pm).  

Here’s how to do it:
1.  Many of you know what you want.  If want to browse our selection first, visit our website at www.wineandcheeseplace.com.
2.   Use this online form to order what you want: https://bit.ly/TWCPordercurbside

OR

Call your desired store at the phone numbers below.

3.   Once you arrive, please call our store from the curb/parking lot.  We will bring your items to your car and place them in your back seat or trunk with your receipt

No matter how you order, a team member will get back to you to answer questions, give expert recommendations, and confirm all the details.

Forsyth Ave. (Clayton): 314-727-8788
Manchester Rd. (Rock Hill): 314-962-8150
Clayton Rd. (Chesterfield/Ballwin): 636-527-1144
N. New Ballas Rd. (Creve Coeur): 314-989-0020

Thank you for supporting our small business and please consider sharing this with your community.


Cheers to our collective health!

Vijay Shroff

Owner

Friday, March 13, 2020

Delivery From The Wine & Cheese Place!



Two Ways to Shop with Us From Home!

1.     Download the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com and order from The Wine and Cheese Place. Our menu with Drizly is somewhat  limited, but the app interface works great!

2.     We also deliver via Phone Order with delivery via Postmates...

a.     Delivery is generally $11 within 5 miles of one of our stores. This is subject to change based on high traffic times. Our delivery service, Postmates, works like UBER--prices vary depending on peak times. We will call you to confirm your delivery price before sending it. 
b.    Please note, our stores are not on the Postmates app, but we do use them for delivery. 
c.     Postmates will generally deliver within an hour.
d.    You can call any of our four stores to place your order (phone numbers below).
e.     Or, to save time, you can place an order on our website to start the order.  That way we will have your address, phone number and credit card safely saved.  This will speed up the order turn around time.
f.      Please Note:
                                               i.     Many items on our website are not at all 4 locations. So we will call you with substitution options or if you would prefer to wait until we have your full order ready.
                                             ii.     You can also put in the notes other products you want that are not currently on our website, like 1.75 liter bottles of liquor. Over the next few weeks we will continue to add more to our site.
                                            iii.     You can also just put in the notes for us to call you for additional items and we will do that.

Numbers for Phone Orders:
Forsyth Ave. (Clayton): 314-727-8788
Manchester Rd. (Rock Hill): 314-962-8150
Clayton Rd. (Chesterfield/Ballwin): 636-527-1144
N. New Ballas Rd. (Creve Coeur): 314-989-0020

General Info:
·      Delivery is available during our normal store hours. 9am-7pm Mon-Sat.
·      If you place an order after 5:00pm, it might not be able to be delivered until the next day. We will call and update you though.
·      If you place an order on our website after 5pm, it will get delivered the next day (excluding Sunday)
·      Must be over 21 years of age to order and accept the delivery.
·      ID required on delivery.

Perennial / 2nd Shift / Blueprint Coffee Intentionally Indulgent

In stock now!!






Perennial / 2nd Shift / Blueprint Coffee
Intentionally Indulgent...$14.99 2 pk 16oz cans


Imperial Stout with Coffee, Chocolate and Vanilla Beans

Booker's Bourbon Granny' Batch

Now in stock!



Booker's Straight Bourbon Whiskey Granny's Batch...$78.99
Aged 6 years 4 months 21 days.   Bottled at 126.4 proof (63.20% ABV)



Friday Night Flight 03-13-20

(IN)Famous Bar in Clayton
The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd - only

Friday night Flight!
03.13.2020

Good Enough for Behan, O’Casey & Joyce...
Three ¾ oz. pours for only $15


Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey 46% abv 
No age statement, Distillery bottling, Dublin

Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey Batch #4  46.5% abv 
No age statement, finished in Port and Sherry casks
Distillery bottling, County Kerry

18 Year Jameson Bow Street Cask Strength 55.3% abv 
Midleton Distillery, County Cork

Aviation Gin



Great price on this highly rated gin!
Aviation Gin...$19.99 / 750ml

compare to Total Wine and More at $26.99

With its clean, neutral profile, this graceful gin works well with just about anything, from aviation cocktails to bone-dry martinis. On the palate, look for bewitching hints of caraway, juniper, grapefruit and a dry, faintly spicy finish. ABV: 42%
Rated 97/100 The Wine Enthusiast


Our Declaration of Independence
Aviation belongs to an entirely new category of dry gins. These gins embody a shift away from the usual overabundance of juniper toward a more forward balance of botanicals. Aviation explores the rich, floral and savory notes of lavender, cardamom, and sarsaparilla to capture the lushness, spice, creativity, and freshness of the Pacific Northwest. In this way, we offer the American palate its first real taste of American gin.

Why the name “Aviation”?
A simple and unique balance of gin, maraschino liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. That’s the classic Aviation cocktail invented by barman Hugo Ensslin at New York’s Hotel Wallick almost a century ago. One taste is all it took for Aviation co-founder Ryan Magarian to realize that instead of being limited to martinis and gin & tonics, “gin, in the hands of a passionate and well trained bartender, just might be the world’s most mixable spirit.” So a brand name, and a mission, was born.

Tuscan Perfection from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

Picture-Perfect 2015 Brunello di Montalcino
-Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

The 2015 Vintage of Brunello di Montalcino is considered among the best in the past 20 Years. There will no doubt be many great wines from this vintage hitting the shelves over the next few months, but we thought it best to start at the top, with store favorite Ciacci Piccolamini d'Aragona.



Arrives today!


2015 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso....$74.98
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is distinguished by a unique aromatic profile that brings out mineral notes of crushed limestone or chalk. This adds a greater sense of focus and delineation that not only characterizes the bouquet but also applies to the way the wine hits the palate in a fuller and more determined way (compared to the slightly softer classic Brunello). Instead, this single-vineyard Brunello shows an upright and direct approach with soft salinity on the close followed by forest fruit, spice and medicinal herb. The mouthfeel makes a big impact thanks to its streamlined and polished texture.
Rated 100/100 James Suckling
Rated 96/100 The Wine Advocate



2015 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino...$55.98 750ml
2015 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino...$33.98 375ml
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage
Rated 98/100 James Suckling
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc


Consistent year after year.
Great value!
2018/19 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc...$11.98

Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2018 -- Pairs brilliantly with fresh oysters, asparagus, lobster, or summer salads. Grapefruit nose; juicy and bright citrus with a smooth, ripe hint of sweetness on the back of the palate. Layered and mellow, long and balanced.
Rated 91/100 Tasting Panel
2019 -- Smooth and invigorating with lovely ripe fruit, this is a racy, tangy, and crisp wine with a long and balanced finish. Pretty fine considering Kim has left the building.
Rated 92/100 Tasting Panel

MEDEA Vodka with programmable bottle


Save the Date
Saturday March 28th
Meet Hall of Famer and
St. Louis Blues legend Brett Hull


Brett Hull will be on hand from 1pm-3pm, March 28th
The Wine and Cheese Place 
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO
Get an autographed bottle of MEDEA Vodka!

MEDEA Vodka...$32.99
An ultra-premium spirit made from the finest European wheat, and pure artesian water, coal-filtered and blended to perfection. With its patented LED technology and the world’s only personally programmable bottle, MEDEA vodka is indeed the ultimate fusion of great taste and technology.

This exceptionally clean vodka boasts enticing aromas of lemongrass, apple, and cream. With a full body and a rich texture, the palate delights with complex hints of orange zest, white pepper, and beeswax. The finish is incredibly smooth, displaying a subtle vanilla sweetness.
40% ABV

2017 Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Red Blend

Another great blend from Wine and Cheese Place favorite Guardian Cellars



2017 Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Red Blend...$23.99
Dark ruby-red. Ripe scents of redcurrant plum, tobacco, milk chocolate and licorice, plus a whiff of black olive. A juicy midweight with good density and acidity to its flavors of dark berries and spices. Finishes firmly tannic but not dry, with slightly medicinal hints of herbs and licorice. A nice value at twenty-five bucks.
Rated 90/100 Vinous



Thursday, March 12, 2020

Delivery

Shop from home!
Download the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com and order from The Wine and Cheese Place


We also deliver via Postmates.
Delivery is generally $11 within 5 miles of one of our stores.  This is subject to change based on high traffic times.  Postmates works like UBER, prices vary depending on peak times.  We will call you to confirm your delivery price before sending it.

Postmates will generally delivery within an hour.

You can call any of our four stores to place your order.

Or to save time, you can place an order on our website to start the order.   That way we will have your address, phone number and credit card safely saved.   This will speed up the order turn around time.

  • Many items on our website are not at all 4 locations.  So we will call you with substitution options or if you would prefer to wait until we have your full order ready.
  • You can also put in the notes other products you want that are not currently on our website, like 1.75 liter bottles of liquor.  Over the next few weeks we will continue to add more to our site.
  • You can also just put in the notes for us to call you for additional items and we will do that.
  • We will call you when we have the order pulled and confirm your delivery charge.  Again this could change due to Postmates fees vary depending on the time of day.
Delivery is available during our normal store hours.  9am-7pm Mon-Sat.
If you place an order after 5:00pm, it might not not be able to be delivered until the next day.  We will call and update you though.
If you place an order on our website after 5pm, it will get delivered the next day (excluding Sunday)
Must be over 21 years of age to order.
ID required on delivery.
There must be someone over 21 there to sign for the package.


Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Cahoots Brewing

Cahoots Brewing Duck. Duck. Juice Hazy IPA...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Say it isn’t so! We crossed the line! We did what we said we would never do! We made an IPA! No, we made the juiciest, freshest, most citrusiest double NEIPA we could come up with. We loaded this beauty with hops, hops, and more hops, and then we double dry-hopped it with CITRA, GALAXY, and MOSAIC. Enjoy!
8.7% ABV

Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' now in Cans!

Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale...$8.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
This special ale is something fairly new under the sun. It's got a lot of wheat, it's rich with hops, it finishes dry.
7.5% ABV

Göller Brewery


Göller Brewery Lager Bier...$3.79 pint
Our Lager is bottom-fermented in accordance with the recipe from ancient times. It is full-bodied yet light and fresh with a delightful, amber color and lingering finish. This beer looks to achieve that fine balance between the hops and the malts, and does so with a pure and clean mouthfeel.
The Göller Lager has earned, among others awards, Gold Medal from the prestigious DLG Preis Awards in Germany!

4.9% ABV

Göller Brewery Steinhauer Weisse Bier...$3.79 pint
A refreshing and naturally cloudy wheat beer. Carefully selected top-fermented yeast guarantees the typical fresh, fruity flavor of a good Weisse Ale. Full-bodied with a delightful taste of fresh fruit, a hint of cloves and slightly sweet malts. The finish is long and consistently delightful.
The Steinhauer Weisse has earned, among others, Gold Medal from prestigious DLG Preis Awards in Germany in 2014, 2006, and 2004!
5.2% ABV


Göller Brewery Dunkel Bier...$3.79 pint

A full bodied, dark beer with bold notes of roasted malts that end in a balanced play between a light, toasted malt sweetness and a lingering, savory bitterness. The finish is long and consistent.
This Dunkel has earned, among other awards, a well-deserved Meininger’s International Craft Beer Award Gold Medal (2016), the Beer Star Silver Medal (2008), and the World Beer Award (Country Winner Bronze Germany 2016).


Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Destihl Brewery

We got very little of these -- it will just be first come at Forsyth
 1 of each per person while they last.
No reservations.

Like a Russian Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya Russian Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her mysterious & elaborate wooden layers


Destihl Brewery Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout...$11.99 / 16oz can
 The hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya 'goodbye' to several months before revealing, is its rich flavors like dark chocolate, toffee, black cherries and coffee along with robust & roasty maltiness that finishes dry.
12.5% ABV

Destihl Brewery Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout...$11.99 / 16oz can
The hidden soul of this oak rye whiskey barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya (goodbye) to several months before revealing, is its rich, robust and roasty maltiness that finishes dry with pleasant spiciness from the barrel & added rye. 
12.5% ABV
  

Saugatuck Brewing



Bourbon Barrel Aged Raspberry Chocolate Stout...$17.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Tart fruity flavors paired with sweet chocolate decadence? Could there be a better pair? Skip right to the dessert course with this luscious Raspberry Chocolate Stout. Aged in Bourbon Barrels for 12 months to add an essence of vanilla, oak and caramel.
9.8% ABV

also sold as singles

Short Throw Brewing


Limited release!
Short Throw Brewing Low Brow Nobility Imperial Stout...$5.99 / 16oz can
...silky imperial stout with toasted coconut, coffee, Indonesian cinnamon and Vermont maple syrup. 
12% abv

Maplewood Brewing


Maplewood Brewing Cashmere Pulaski Chicago Pilsner...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Dry hopped with Michigan grown Cashmere hops and cold-lagered for optimal quaffibilty. 
Niech żyje Pulaski (Long live Pulaski)!⁠
5.1% ABV

Maplewood Brewing Mr. Shakey Peach Milkshake IPA...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
A milkshake IPA brewed with fresh peach puree and vanilla beans. Lactose (milk sugar) and oats are used to develop a thick 'n rich body. We finish this delicious treat with a heavy dry hop of el dorado hops to add even more fruit depth.
7.5% ABV

Maplewood Brewing Crumble Cakes Pastry Case Ale...$11.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
This pasty perfection is brewed with apples, cinnamon, lactose, vanilla, and a whole lot of lovin’. Unless you want to piss off Grandma, please leave the can in the window-sill to cool down prior to enjoying.⁣ Think of it as a liquid version of an Apple Crumble! ⁣
⁣6.5% ABV

Yet another smashing success for Raen!

For those of you that were smart and signed up for the now sold out tasting of RAEN tasting with Carlo Mondavi - this will be one of the wines you will taste.  If you did not sign up, grab some bottles!







2018 Raen Royal St Robert Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $59.99
Intense aromas of dried strawberry with stone and mineral undertones. Medium to full body with tight, firm tannins and beautiful length and depth."
Rated 96/100 James Suckling

Sierra Nevada



Sierra Nevada Wild Little Thing Slightly Sour Ale...$8.99 / 6pk
This slightly sour Wild Little Thing has just the right smack of tartness for serious refreshment, while guava, hibiscus and strawberry lend fruity-sweet depth and a bright pop of color.
5.5%

Hamm's American Classic Premium Beer

 By request - now in stock at Forsyth
"from the Land of Sky Blue Waters"



Hamm's American Classic Premium Beer...$13.99 / 30 pack cans
First brewed in 1865 in Minnesota, the Land of Sky Blue Waters, Hamm's uses purest water and the choicest barley malt, grain and hops.

Monday, March 9, 2020

Casa Noble Reposado Single Barrel


Casa Noble Reposado Single Barrel Tequila...$37.99
Tequila the way it’s been enjoyed for 7 generations—bottled straight from one truly unique barrel. Distributed in individually numbered bottles signed by Pepe Hermosillo, Maestro Tequilero and founder. Introducing The Casa Noble Single Barrel Program.
Being aged in the finest French white oak barrels for 364 days, desired length and 1 day before becoming an Añejo, results in a hand-selected, limited edition Reposado of distinct character. Making every bottle a true masterpiece, and a representation of the finest tequila making in the world.
40% ABV

Domaine Dupont Jus de Pomme Pétillant

Domaine Dupont produces some of the best hard ciders around. 
But they also produce this amazing non-alcoholic version too!
We do our best not to sit around and buy what is presented to us, we go out and find new and exciting items.  This is one of them, we special ordered this item and we are the only place in Missouri with it!


Domaine Dupont Jus de Pomme Pétillant...$5.99 (330ml) 

Non Alcoholic Sparkling Apple Juice is 100% natural apple juice, without added sugar, preservative or colouring. It is a healthy elegant drink, for young and less young alike.
Varieties
50% BITTERSWEET APPLES
50% ACID APPLES
Non Alcoholic


Techniques used:  The apples are simply mixed, crushed and pressed, slowly and delicately so that the juice retains all the flavour and goodness of the apple. The juice is then clarified, pasteurised and carbonated. No sugar is added.

Tasting notes: 
Eyes: Straw, slightly hazy. Fine long lasting mousse.
Nose: Aromas of fresh and baked apple.
Mouth: Fresh and elegant, very pure and clean. Tasting of cooked apple flesh and tart tatin. Leaves an agreeable taste in the mouth. Thirst quenching.

Mother's Brewing

Mother's Brewing Trop Top Passion Fruit Pale Ale...$8.49 6pk / 12oz cans
Aromas of passionfruit, guava and citrus pair well with the setting sun over the water. Heavily hopped with Citra and Mosaic late in the whirlpool and in the dry hop, this refreshing pale has a big fruity hop punch with a restrained bitterness. The light malt character means you’ll be ready for the next six pack when the night comes on.
6% ABV

Whiskey Flight at Chesterfield 03/09 - 03/14

This week’s flight at The Wine And Cheese Place in Chesterfield!
14748 Clayton Road Chesterfield MO



Try these three scotches for only $10! . 
Available now - Ends this Saturday March 14th . 
14748 Clayton Road Chesterfield MO .

Deanston Virgin Oak
Speyburn Companion Cask
Douglas Laing Gauldrons Campbeltown




Weekly Flight 03/09 - 03/14

(IN)Famous Bar in Clayton
The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd - only

Weekly flight!  

Monday - Saturday
03/09 - 03/14

Weekly Flight:   Get yer Irish early!!


Pick any three for eight bucks...3/4 oz pours
  • Sons of Erin Blended Irish Whiskey. 40% abv
  • The Pogues Blended Irish Whiskey 40% abv
  • Tipperary Single Malt Irish Whiskey 47% abv
  • Connemara 12 Year Peated Irish Whiskey 40% abv
  • Powers Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey "Three Swallows". 43.2% abv
  • Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey TWCP bottling 46% abv

Stone Brewing


Stone Brewing Peak Conditions Hazy Double IPA...$15.99 6pk / 12oz cans 
West Coast hops. East Coast haze. Passion fruit, orange and guava juice inspired by the popular Hawaiian drink. This ridiculously tasty double IPA combines influences from across the country into one of the most flavorful beers we’ve ever released. One could call it a perfect storm, we’d say it’s Peak Conditions.
8.1% ABV

Message from the owner



Dear Friend of The Wine & Cheese Place and fellow St. Louisan,
We take our commitment to our team members, customers and community seriously. That is why, with Coronavirus (COVID-19) now in St. Louis, we are following the best procedures recommended by health officials to clean and sanitize our stores. Additionally, we are now able to deliver phone orders to your home via Postmates. 

Here are some specifics:

1. Each store is equipped with hand sanitizer pumps at checkout for use by you and our team members.

2. Heavy touch surfaces are sanitized multiple times per day.

3. Team members are reminded frequently to wash hands and use sanitizer.

4. We are suspending food samples (however, you may still ask for samples of specific cheeses at the cheese counter).

5. We are cancelling our March 14 Wines of the World tasting at our Chesterfield location. Attendees will be notified via email directly.

6. Our small group ticketed whiskey and wine tastings at the Forsyth location will continue; however, we will not provide communal snacks (individual plates will be prepared).

7. For those of you who are more comfortable staying home, please call our stores to arrange for Postmates delivery (online ordering will be available soon—please watch out for a separate email on that). Delivery fees will be $11 to most addresses.

We believe these steps are both reasonable and necessary in response to the situation. We appreciate your patronage immensely and will continue to work hard to earn it.

Best regards,

Vijay Shroff
Owner

Grandin French Sparkling Brut -- amazing value!

We have not seen this one in St. Louis for at least 15 years?
It used to be our top selling Sparkling wine -- great to get it back in stock now!
French Sparkling that tastes like Champagne at a great price


Grandin Brut French Sparkling...$13.99
10% off case price, mix/match

Since 1886, Grandin has produced an excellent quality sparkling wine from the Loire Valley, home to the world's finest sparkling wines. At a reasonable price, Grandin produces exclusively by the “Méthode Traditionelle.” Identical to the method used in Champagne, the "Méthode Traditionelle" requires rigorous grape selection and constant quality.

"I think if you are looking for a well-priced French sparkling in a similar style to Champagne..." - Champagne Cartel


"This vivacious bubbly, from a long-established Loire Valley producer, is made by the classic methode traditionnelle technique. Light lemon/green, with an eruption of small bubbles, it is fresh and lively, with good delicacy and depth. Very easy to enjoy, it offers plenty of citrusy, appley, slightly yeasty and toasty flavour and an appetizingly crisp finish."

GOLD MEDAL: International Wines and Spirits Competition


10 excellent sparkling wines under $20 

that'll save you splashing on Champagne
#4. Grandin Méthode Traditionnelle Brut
Loire Valley, France
$13.99
Grandin Méthode Traditionnelle Brut is the perfect apertif style sparkling wine ideal for everyday drinking or entertaining. With a persistent and fine bead complimented by a soft and textured palate, Grandin also has notes of apple and pear to create a truly refreshing experience that without breaking the bank allows you to enjoy a sought after French sparkling moment.  Nine.com