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Friday, March 27, 2020

RED WINE ADVENTURE PACK



RED WINE ADVENTURE PACK sampler 6pk mix
This sampler is for those willing to experiment and try something besides Cabernet and Pinot Noir. Try some interesting wines made from some fun and exciting grapes


Regular price - 1 bottle of each below is = $80.94
Special price for $70 plus tax for the 6 bottles



1 bottle each of the wines below


2016 Cave des Onze Valle d'Aoste Cornalin...$19.99
Grape: Cornalin 100%
Organically grown
Made from 100% Cornalin, which is a widely planted indigenous variety of the Valle d’Aosta, the 2016 Valle d’Aosta Cornalin offers a more transparent character as well as a Nebbiolo-like style in its cherry, crushed rocks, spice , and floral aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fresh, lively, and with obvious minerality, drink it over the 4-5 years.
Rated 90/100 Jeb Dunnuck


Jackpot Vinho Regional Lisboa Red Blend...$9.99
Grapes: 75% Aragones and 25% Castelao

Made exclusively from indigenous Lisboan grapes, this easy-drinking, good-looking, well-balanced Portuguese wine will quickly become the talk of the town. The grapes ripen slowly producing a rich, juicy wine loaded with red fruits. Well balanced and delicious. We bet you you’ll like it.  Lisbon has always been about discoveries. The Atlantic Ocean gave the city every reason to explore, learn from, and engage with other cultures. It also gave it every reason to be the strength of Portugal’s empire that spread across the world.

2017 Almarada Malbec Uco Valley...$13.99
Grape: Malbec
Maybe this isn't the most subtle wine in Argentina, but it has a lot going for it. Plenty of orange peel and dried cranberry on the nose of the bold palate. Drink now.
Rated 90/100 James Suckling


2014 Vinestral Rioja Joven...$8.99

Grapes: Tempranillo and Garnacha
Viñestral is crafted by Bodegas Marqués de Reinosa, a quality-conscious cooperative founded in the town of Autol (Rioja Baja) in 1956. The wines are great values, offering plenty of classic Rioja character in a ripe and satisfying style that is sure to please.
Tasting Notes: This youthful red offers aromas of strawberry, blackberry and cherry with light mineral and licorice notes, soft tannins, and a long, fresh finish. Serve With: Soft and fruity enough to be enjoyed on its own, this versatile red is also excellent with tapas and a wide range of red meats.


2018 Nugan Third Generation Shiraz...$12.99

Grapes: Shiraz
Deep purple in appearance with youthful crimson hues. Lifted ripe berry fruit aromas, with hints of earth, pepper and dark chocolate complimented by sweet red berry fruit flavours with spice and a silky tannin finish.


2015 Domaine de L'Arboussa Maury Sec...$14.99

Grapes: Grenache and Syrah
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $19.99
Mostly from the home property of Serge Soulatge, who’s one of the driving forces behind the quality of the Domaine Cabirau wines, the 2015 Maury Sec got a big “wow” in the notes and offers sensational aromas and flavors of cassis, ripe blackberries, spice and spring flowers. With medium to full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannin and just beautiful purity, it’s a no brainer that should be on reader's short list.
Rated 91-93/100 The Wine Advocate

SPRING WHITE WINE SAMPLER




For non Chardonnay lovers --
SPRING WHITE WINE SAMPLER  6 bottle mix pack  

We are starting to see some patio weather days!  These white wines are perfect to chill down and enjoy while you relax on your patio.  Stop cabin fever and sit outside with a good glass of crisp white!


Regular price - 1 bottle  of each wine below = $70.94
Special price for $60 plus tax for the 6 bottles





2018 Medimer Cotes de Thau Piquepoul...$12.99
Perfect mix of dry and fruity
Our customers love Picpoul or Piquepoul and this new 2018 release is fresh and delicious. If you like a fruity Sauvignon Blanc, a fresh Gruner Veltiner, or crisp Chablis, then you should try Piquepoul. It is a versatile food wine for everyday. Great on its own enjoying outside on the patio. Enclosed with a screw cap too.
They are considered the largest Thau Basin port, known for its white wines which pair perfectly with oysters is ideal for sipping outside on a terrace.


2017 Mariposa Dao White Wine...$13.99
Bright, citrusy with a surprisingly elegant texture. Quinta da Mariposa White showcases the Dao region to a tee. A blend of three of the region’s dominant grapes, the wine brings to life white magnolia notes with honeysuckle and lime. Kind of like drinking a field of wild flowers…all year round. Unoaked.
GRAPES: Encruzado, Malvasia Fina, Cerceal

2019 Stratum Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc...$11.99
Boasting attractive herbal notes of snow peas and cut grass layered over nectarine-like fruit, the 2019 Stratum Sauvignon Blanc is a medium-bodied, slightly chalky-textured example of the variety. Moderately concentrated, it appears to have the stuffing to hold in bottle for a couple of years. At the recommended retail price of $13, it's a terrific bargain.Rated 88/100 The Wine Advocate


2018 Horgelus Côtes Gascogne de Blanc....$9.99
40% Sauvignon and 60% Gros Manseng

We taste so many Cotes de Gascogne and most are just boring and insipid. Horgeuls is exciting and vibrant!
The estate is run now by Yoan Le Menn, his son. Yoan represents the younger generation of oenologists who work tirelessly to combine modernity and experience. The biggest task is preserving of the aromas by limiting, as much as possible, all forms of oxidation of the “must” and the wines. For this reason the grapes are harvested early in the morning – from 3am to 11 am – in order to take advantage of the cool air. On the other hand, the carbon dioxide from the alcoholic fermentation is recuperated to protect the newly pressed juice. From the grape to the bottling process, everything is designed to preserve the fruity flavors and freshness of our wines.


2018 Medimer Viognier....$12.99
Well-rounded, fruity and exoticShiny yellow with intense green hues. Complex and rich in aromas of large-stone fruit such as white peach and apricot. Attacks the mouth with richness and pleasant roundness.
This Viognier is grown on the Mediterranean waterfront is principally composed of two types of sediments: tertiary (sand, clay) and quaternary (gravel). Climate: Mediterranean, along with special humidity and freshness from the Étang de Thau, creating the finest white wines.


2017 Le Cirque Grenache Gris...$8.99
Made from 100% Grenache Gris, the 2017 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Gris is a beautifully salty, racy white that has tons of character. Citrus blossom, salty minerality, and white flowers all emerge from this fabulous white that's going to be as versatile as it gets on the dinner table.
Rated 91/100 Jeb Dunnuck




RED BORDEAUX sampler




RED BORDEAUX sampler 6pk mix

Regular price - 2 bottles of each below is = $103.94
Special price for $90 plus tax for the 6 bottles


2 bottles each of the wines below

2017 Heritage Familial Cotes de Bordeaux Rouge...$15.99
This is a fantastic value made by a great Bordeaux Family- Franc de Ferriere. The family vineyard is located to the east of the Bordeaux wine region, about 25 minutes from Saint-Emilion. Wines of the Franc de Ferriere family originate from a unique area on the hills of the Dordogne river, giving the appellation all of its originality and grace.
Our philosophy and practices are constantly evolving in order to produce wines that are unique, elegant and full of flavours.

2018 Chateau Fontana Bordeaux Rouge...$14.99
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
This one we tried to get last year, but the importer says it sells out so fast each year we already missed out. We are excited to be able to get the sought after 2018 vintage. This one is a fraction of the cost for Fontana’s neighbors, the wine is from Bordeaux, which is regarded as the best wine producing region in the world.
Fontana’s old-vine Merlot (36 years old!) are thriving where others are struggling and exquisitely expressing their character, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc flesh out into a champion bottle with violet aromas and a rich palate ripe red and blueberries, spice, and earth. Just as much an everyday drinker as it is a celebratory one or one to lay down, the 2018 Chateau Fontana as it is now is the very definition of an easy drinker of which, vintage after vintage, we’ve been repeatedly stunned on how superbly it exemplifies its terroir.


2018 Château Haut Claribes Bordeaux Superieur...$19.99
"Reserve" of Chateau Fontana
Premium quality selection of the most beautiful berries and the most mature from the oldest vines. This wine delivers a pretty red color, a fine nose of red fruits. On the palate, the attack is clear, the material is dense and supple. It offers a very long finish, pleasant and flowery on powerful cheeses. Great with cheese!

March Whiskey Raffle



Yes, there will be a March WRC Whiskey Raffle.


Includes....the usual suspects

  • 1792 Full Proof
  • Sazerac Rye 6 Year Old
  • Old Forester 1910
  • Blantons Bourbon
  • Weller Special Reserve 750ml
  • Weller Special Reserve 1.75ltr
  • Eagle Rare 10 Year Old
  • Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch
  • Henry Mckenna 10 Year BIB

could be more added too...



Based on previous 6 months purchases.  Every $300 spent in the last 6 months is a raffle ticket.
Deadline for purchases to count is March 31st at 7pm.

Not sure when emails will go out.  Things are a bit tougher to keep on schedule right now.  Will let you know when the emails have gone out.

Thank you for your support.

Perennial BARREL AGED Coffee Stout



Supporting our local breweries the best we can!



One lucky BRC member can purchase this bottle if their name is drawn on March 31st.
It will be based solely on Perennial support from March 1st-March 30th (7pm).


Every $20 you spend on Perennial Beers you will get a raffle ticket. If you spend $40, you will get two tickets and so on.
We will draw the name March 30th

Perennial BARREL AGED Coffee Stout

Dark Matter Coffee
only 1 bottle available for the raffle

In stock now from Perennial

On sale now!
Perennial Coffee Stout...$15.99 / 2pk 16oz cans
Imperial Stout with Dark Matter Coffee
Blend of two beans from El Salvador and Guatemala



2018 Tenshen Red

2018 just arrived on this last order!
Joey Tenseley has a deft hand with Red Blends from the Central Coast. Perfect for your summer BBQ!
2018 Tenshen Red Blend...$17.98
(Compare to Total Wine and More $19.99)
Dense blackberry, black plum, oak and coconut husk show on the nose of this blend. There is dense blackberry fruit and dried herbs on the palate, whose medium-bodied mouthfeel leads into a coffee finish.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Enthusiast
A blend of syrah, grenache and mourvedre, with dollops of merlot and petite sirah, this is a dark beast of a wine. A sumptuous oak element drives the rich red-fruit flavors, integrating with air to create a generous and forceful red.
Rated 92/100 Wine and Spirits

Off Color Brewery Beer for Tacos


Click here to see all Off Color beer online now
(there is 1 6pk of Field Museum too.  Put that in the notes if you want it, first come)


Off Color Brewery Beer for Tacos...$9.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Gose style beer with lime juice and salt added.
4.8% ABV

Bell's VI Salut au Monde! Unfiltered Lager







Bell's VI Salut au Monde! Unfiltered Lager...$12.99 / 6pk bottles
The sixth of 7 beers celebrating a literary classic, and one of our favorites, Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman. This is our take on a German-style Kellerbier. Rustic grains, including pilsen malt and maize, offer classic bready notes and a light haze. Herbal, noble hops and tangy rye malt add a light spiciness.
Alcohol By Volume: 5.00%

Bells Oberon 2020




Bell's Oberon...$9.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Bell's Oberon...$18.99 / 12pk 12oz Cans
Bell's Oberon...$6.99 / 4pk 16oz Cans

Released late in March each year. One of our favorite and most popular beers! When Oberon arrives, you know it is Spring and baseball season. "An American wheat ale brewed with Saaz hops. Spicy and fruity, Oberon is the color and scent of a summer afternoon." -- Brewery

PINOT NOIR 6 bottle mix pack







PINOT NOIR 6 bottle mix pack (2 bottles of each bottle below)


2018 A La Carte Pinot Noir North Coast...$15.99
Our A La Carte Pinot Noir is sourced from cool climate vineyards in California's North Coast wine region and made by hand in our winery custom designed for small lot wines.
This wine shows excellent structure and balance. Flavors of fresh berries and vanilla. This is a fantastic value that is an amazing steal for under $20. Highly recommended Pinot Noir that actually tastes like a Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir grapes excel in cooler climates and North Coast is one of the coolest climates in California, this region is home to more than half of of the state's wineries, including many of the most celebrated. Includes regions like Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Carneros. This is a great value and a great food wine!


2017 Erath Oregon Pinot Noir....$13.99
Svelte and supple, with delicate raspberry and strawberry blossom accents that glide on a sleek finish. Drink now through 2024.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator


2017 Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir...$13.99
Readers looking for a value-priced Pinot Noir should check out the 2017 Fincas Pinot Noir, which was sourced from two sites, both a mix of sandy, loamy clay soils, and was brought up in tank and oak. It offers true Pinot Noir typicity in its spicy, black cherry, and underbrush aromas and flavors. With medium-bodied richness, no hard edges, and a good finish, it's ideal for drinking over the coming couple of years
Rated 87/100 Jeb Dunnuck



Regular price - 2 bottles of each above is = $87.94
Special price for $76 plus tax for the 6 bottles

Cabernet Value







Consistently one of the best values in Cabernet.
2016 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon...$7.98

This bold style Cabernet Sauvignon displays great complexity and structure. There are aromas of dark berry fruits and plum on the nose with chocolate and vanilla on the palate.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and1% other red varietals
Aging: The wine aged predominately in oak barrels, both new and old French and American, for approximately 6 months.
Generous and zesty, with lively black cherry and spice flavors that finish on a snappy note. Drink now through 2021. 520,000 cases made. — TF
Rated 88/100 The Wine Spectator

Thursday, March 26, 2020

PERFECT CABERNET



PERFECT WINE!
WE SCORED 12 MORE BOTTLES!
FIRST COME!
2016 Spottswoode Caberent Sauvignon...$219.99
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is still very tight and youthful, slowly unfurling to reveal a multifaceted wine with tons of black, blue and red fruit sparks—plums, cherries, black currants and red currants—with dark chocolate, cedar chest, black tea and red roses in the background plus wafts of pencil lead and prosciutto. Medium-bodied and firmly textured by superbly ripe, grainy tannins, it has a fantastic core of intense, complex layers, finishing on an edifying mineral note. Wow!
Rated 100/100 The Wine Advocate

Pre-arrival

Some favorites that we have trouble getting sometimes ---

We had gone through our allocation of these...
But they freed more up for us....

Pre-arrival for tomorrow if you order by 4pm

2017 Jordan Chardonnay...$29.98
2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon...$56.99



We had gone through our allocation of these...
But they freed more up for us....

Pre-arrival for tomorrow if you order by 4pm
great 2015 vintage

2015 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet...$114.99
Compare to $139.99 at Total Wine and More
2015 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$74.98
Compare to $89.97 at Total Wine and More


SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Flock Rotisserie Chicken Chips

Rotisserie Chicken Chips



Our super tasty, crispy chicken chips, are made from 100% real chicken, low in carbs & high in protein. The ultimate answer to your healthy, keto snacking needs!


"The Snack You Need in Your Life: Flock Rotisserie Chicken Chips come in three flavors and are hard to resist." -- The New York Times

Flock Chicken Chips Original...$2.99 / 1oz package
Our Original flavored chicken chips are made with simple ingredients: 100% real premium chicken and salt. With the crispy and crunchy texture of potato chips (without the carbs) and the protein of jerky, this is the ultimate guilt free, keto friendly, low carb, and high protein snack.


✓ Keto Friendly

✓ Low Carb

✓ Gluten Free



Flock Chicken Chips Salt and Vinegar...$2.99 / 1oz package
Our Salt & Vinegar flavored chicken chips are made with simple ingredients: 100% real premium chicken, salt, and vinegar. With the crispy and crunchy texture of potato chips, without the carbs, and the protein of jerky, this is the ultimate guilt free, keto friendly, low carb, and high protein snack.


✓ Keto Friendly
✓ Low Carb
✓ Gluten Free





Flock Chicken Chips BBQ...$2.99 / 1oz package
Our BBQ flavored chicken chips are made with simple ingredients: 100% real premium chicken, salt, and BBQ seasoning. With the crispy and crunchy texture of potato chips, without the carbs, and the protein of jerky, this is the ultimate guilt free, keto friendly, low carb, and high protein snack.


✓ Keto Friendly
✓ Low Carb
✓ Gluten Free

CAMBRIA CHARD SCORES 92 POINTS!






The Wine Spectator says $22 suggested retail, we did not take that suggestion!

GREAT PRICE!
2018 Cambria Katherines Vineyard Chardonnay...$13.98
Compare to $14.97 at Total Wine and More
Lithe and powerful, featuring a vibrant core of apple and peach pastry flavors, with dried tropical fruit accents. Buttery midpalate, delivering a plush finish that lingers with intense spiciness. Drink now through 2024. 56,701 cases made. — KM
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Nugan!

Amazing Australian values!

We are offering a Nugan Aussie Sampler Pack at a special price

Nugan Aussie Mix..$68 for a 6 bottle mix
Regular price $77.94
  • 2 bottles Nugan Chardonnay
  • 2 bottles Nugan Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 bottles Nugan Shiraz




2018 Nugan Third Generation Chardonnay....$12.99
VEGAN FRIENDLY!
Pale straw in appearance, with vibrant, white stone fruit entwined with grapefruit and ginger spice, leading to a palate with superfine acidity and superb balance.
Winemaker Notes: This great Australian Chardonnay is a fresh, fruit driven style. Appealing fresh flavours of melon, peach and tropical fruit with a lovely crisp, dry finish. Enjoy with a wide range of dishes including seafood, poultry, white meat and pasta. 6 months in French Oak





2018 Nugan Third Generation Cabernet Sauvignon...$12.99
Dense red in appearance with a youthful crimson hue. Sweet aromas of berry fruits entwined with milk chocolate and delicate allspice nuances. Sweet flavors of blackcurrant and plum with overtones of earth and spice tantalize the palate.

2018 Nugan Third Generation Shiraz...$12.99
Deep purple in appearance with youthful crimson hues. Lifted ripe berry fruit aromas, with hints of earth, pepper and dark chocolate complimented by sweet red berry fruit flavours with spice and a silky tannin finish.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Tait wines are back!

We are proud to reintroduce the wines of Tait to St. Louis!

All 4 stores should have them in stock when we open at 11am Tuesday!


These are some old favorites!!





2016 Tait The Ball Buster Proprietary Red..$18.99
The current release of the Ball Buster is the 2016 The Ball Buster Proprietary Red. Like previous vintages, it's a full-bodied, plushly textured red, dominated by Shiraz (80%), with smaller amounts of Merlot (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (8%). Hints of dark chocolate accent black cherry and plum fruit, while the velvety tannins linger on the finish.
Rated 91/100 The Wine Advocate



2015 Tait The Border Crossing Shiraz....$19.99
I'm not sure what it says about a Barossa winery when its most striking wine (out of the three provided by the U.S. importer) is a McLaren Vale Shiraz. Tait's 2015 The Border Crossing Shiraz fits right into the house style of full-on ripeness and opulence, but it changes up the fruit profile to yield something brighter, fresher and loaded with cherry and red-berry fruit. Full-bodied, creamy and supple across the mid-palate, with a long, silky-tart finish, it's a fine but different complement to the super bargains delivered by this Barossa-based producer.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate
A lovely mix of toasted cumin, chicory and nutmeg spiciness is set against a dense and succulent core of blackberry and blueberry flavors, with a thread of vanilla bean. The tannins are dense, yet velvety and smooth, and the finish lingers. Drink now through 2032. 1,108 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — MW
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Wine & Cheese Place: Curbside and Delivery Only + New Hours + Enhanced Sanitization Procedures

Dear Friend of The Wine & Cheese Place and Fellow St. Louisan,

Our stores are open during the stay at home order.  However, we are taking the following precautions:
1.     Service will be delivery and curbside only.  You can order online for delivery or curbside pickup.  You can call from home as well.  Lastly, you can park in front of the store, call us, and we will fulfill your order while you wait.  Details here: http://bit.ly/TWCPstl
2.     Store hours are being reduced. Our new operating hours are 11:00AM to 7:00PM Mon through Saturday at all four stores.  As we have a Sunday license in The City of Clayton, the Forsyth store will operate on Sundays between 10:00AM and 4:00PM beginning March 29.
3.     Our employees will be divided into teams to reduce the chance of viral communication.  Their shifts will not overlap.   Each team will be sanitizing the stores during the day and at the beginning and end of their shift.  This is in addition to the heightened sanitization procedures we put in place two weeks ago.  Staffing will be reduced, so we appreciate your understanding with respect to phone hold times and prep times.   
4.     We are cashless.  We have been cashless for one week and will continue to be credit card only—this eliminates a significant touch point between staff and customers.
As of today, March 21, these precautions are beyond those recommended by state and local officials. However, I feel strongly that they are required to better protect our employees and customers.  I personally do not want to venture into another store if I don’t have to, and I cannot in good conscience ask that of my customers. 

For those that may not recall, we also have a variety of food items and treats (pasta, frozen bread, cheeses, dips, sauces, chips, crackers, chocolates, candies and of course our famous house-roasted nuts).  All is in good supply at the moment and we will be posting pics of our stock (sorry, these are not on the website).

We are also working with a local caterer to offer family meals for pick up.  More on that in the next few days.

Thank you so much for supporting our local family-owned business during this exceptionally difficult time.  I ask that you help us further by sharing this message with your friends.

We wish you and your loved ones health and happiness.  Also, if you’ve been saving a special bottle—we believe now is a great time to treat yourself!

Best regards,

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Vijay Shroff
Owner
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VERY IMPORTANT

STORE HOURS
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Monday through Saturday
11am-7pm.

Curbside pickup or delivery only
Order online or phone in orders
(No customers will be allowed in the store)


Forsyth will be open on Sunday starting March 29th from 11am-4pm


Forsyth 314.727.8788
Rock Hill 314.962.8150
New Ballas 314.989.0020
Chesterfield 636.227.1144

Many of the big name liquors are now online - both 750ml and 1.75ml.
Including Grey Goose, Absolut, Stolichnaya, Svedka, Reyka, Jack Daniels, Dewars, J&B, Johnnie Walker, Knob Creek, Evan Williams, Bombay, Tanqueray, Ketel One, Skyy, Makers Mark, Tito's and more.....

order online - click here

Due to demand, some items are out of stock.  We are doing our best to refill where we can.
Place your order online, we will call you with out of stocks and offer substitutions.  Or you can wait until we can fill the order completely if you are not in a rush delivery.



  • Our website does not add sales tax.  It will be added when we ring your order.



Pickup:

  • You can order online or call us.  We prefer online right now to save time.
  • We appreciate you placing your order online as we are short staffed. Even if you just start your order online and you can put in the notes anything else you are looking for and we will call you as time allows.  
  • We will call you back in the based on the order your order was received.
  • We will let you know when your order will be ready.  When you get to our parking lot, please call us and we will bring your order to your car.
  • Please have your door or trunk already open, we do not want to have any contact for your health safety and ours


Delivery:

  • You can order online or call us.  We prefer online right now to save time.
  • We appreciate you placing your order online as we are short staffed. Even if you just start your order online and you can put in the notes anything else you are looking for and we will call you as time allows.  
  • We will call you back in the based on the order your order was received.
  • We will do our best to fulfill orders on the same day. We do not know at this point how much the delivery service can handle and how much we can handle in one day

Bourbon / rye - Forsyth

Some pictures of the Bourbon and Rye shelves at Forsyth
to help you order.  
Many of these are not online but you can place orders online and add these to the notes









Scotch - Forsyth


Some pictures of the Scotch/ Irish shelves at Forsyth
to help you order.  
Many of these are not online but you can place orders online and add these to the notes














Canadian