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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Duke "John Wayne" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey






Duke "John Wayne" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey...$31.99
Compare to $35.99 at Total Wine and More
Aged 5 Years
This 88-proofer is aged for a minimum of five years. The aromatics are out-of-this-world expressive, with notes of caramelized peach, marshmallow, mandarin orange, and a defined, euphoric hint of Hawaiian plumeria. The succulent palate mirrors the nose, with brown-sugared bananas Foster, cedar, and coconut. Cherry and vanilla mark the final flavors present in this liquid gold.
Rated 95/100 The Tasting Panel
Crafted by Masters, and inspired by rare bottles unearthed and preserved for over 50 years from the collection of John Wayne.
Meticulously blended to replicate and honor the tasting notes and profile preferred by John Wayne using his original recipe from 1962 and his private collection to guide flavor and aromatics. A proprietorial mash bill of predominately American bent corn with additions of rye with sixth-row barley.
Distilled and aged in Kentucky the old fashioned way, in small batches and aged in heavily charred new and hand built American Oak barrels. A unique blend of 88 proof, aged a minimum of 5 years in barrels hand selected for perfection.

MASH BILL:
  • 75% American dent corn
  • 13% Rye
  • 12% Sixth-row barley
Distilled and bottled in Owensboro, KY at O.Z. Tyler Distillery, KY-11. Blending and Distillation by Founder Chris Radomski and Master Distiller Jacob Call.

TASTING NOTES
Opens with subtle charred oak, roasted nuts, hints of vanilla, caramel, and nutmeg. Mid-palate provides warm pepper spice and toasted nuts, finishing with a deeply satisfying robust sweetness in perfect combination.

Green & Social Rueda Organic Verdejo




Bodega Cuatro Rayas
2020 Green & Social Rueda Organic Verdejo....$12.99
100% Verdejo
Sustainability is the mantra behind this label: from recycled glass, to aluminum capsules free of plastics, and a sugar cane cap with zero carbon footprint. Lemon blossom petals melt on the tongue with a powdery mouthfeel. Prickly pear notes and stark minerality finish with a tangerine gleam.
Rated 91/100 The Tasting Panel
Green and social Rueda offers a straw yellow color with bright green hues and exhibits fresh, citrus fruit and balsamic aromas that are typical of the Verdejo variety. Its simplicity and purity find a dynamic and seductive path between fresh flavors, finesse, and minerality. It is a fresh and crisp wine.   Great aperitif, great for hot weather, great with fish and seafood!


A wine to share and drink, Green & Social checks off all the boxes:

Certified Organic
 Certified Vegan
 The label is printed on recycled paper
 The capsule is 100% plastic-free aluminum
 The cork is made of sugar cane
 The bottle is made of recycled and lightweight glass
 Zero carbon footprint
 Donates to gender equality
 Donates money to feed 383 struggling rural families in Rueda
☑ Checks the most important box -- DELICIOUS


The launch of green & social is a step forward in pursuit of the sustainability by Cuatro Rayas and the starting point of new environmental initiatives in support of the social economy that the Cooperative launched. Lightweight recycled glass to reduce emissions. Aluminum capsule free of plastics and 100% recyclable. Sugar cane cap with zero carbon footprint.



Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength

Each store received a little bit of each of these Barrel Strength Private Select Bourbons

In stock now at all four locations

1 per person while they last - no holds our reservations
come and get them!



You can choose 1 or the other to purchase

Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Four Grain...$65.99
  • 3.5 year Old
  • 114.6 proof
  • Batch #09


Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Missouri Select...$65.99
  • 114 proof
  • Age 4-5 years
  • Batch #28

Southern Hemisphere Wine Tasting


Today!!



Southern Hemisphere Wine Tasting


Saturday Wine Tasting - Open House
Where: all four locations
Date: March 26th
Time: 1pm-3pm

Taste some great wines from the Southern Hemisphere -- Stop by any of our 4 locations (soon to be 5 locations!) to taste through a set of some new releases from the Southern Hemisphere. We will be pouring the following wines at all 4 locations this weekend from 1-3pm or until the bottles are empty:




2021 Casas del Bosque - Pinot Noir ROSE...$13.99
Chile
This single vineyard Rosé is made with Pinot Noir grapes planted on the coolest, westernmost reaches of Casablanca Valley.
A very pale hue of pink. Delicately fruity with hints of strawberries, rose petals and rhubarb. Bone dry, with ample body and refreshing acidity. Ideally served at 41 – 46ºF with smoked fish, salmon ceviche, fresh goat cheese salad, vegetable tempura or sushi.


2020 Casas Del Bosque - Sauvignon Blanc Reserva...$13.99
Chile
Grapefruit and a hint of freshly cut strawberry character here. A little light after the mid-palate. Very easy and approachable. Drink now.
Rated 90/100 James Suckling


2021 Rieslingfreak - Polish Hill No.2 Riesling...$25.99
Australia
Bright, pale yellow colour, with a very attractive flowery bouquet: gardenia, dried flowers, perhaps boronia. The palate is intense and refined, crisp and linear, with lovely flowing harmony and length. Clean, soft but dry finish. A beautiful young riesling. Grapes from the Jaeschke family vineyard. Drink: 2021-2033
Rated 96/100 The Real Review
The Polish Hill River Riesling comes from a single block in the Polish Hill sub-region of the Clare Valley. John Hughes thinks this vineyard produces the best fruit of all his vineyard sources.Has some generous fruit with strident mineral notes, as well as pure lime. There’s flesh and weight to the palate. Quite fleshy and concentrated with zesty acidity. So drinkable now and will age well. Screw cap.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling

Great Cabernet Value from Argentina
2018 Almarada Uco Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$13.99

We had such great success with Almarada's Malbec we very excited to find out that made a Cabernet. Once we tried it, we knew we had to have it in our stores. This Cabernet leans toward Bordeaux in style. Nose of blackberry, graphite and a touch of tobacco. Medium to full body with rich fruit on the pallet and some nice silky tannins on the finish.
Antonio Mas was born in Mendoza and holds a BA in Agronomy from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. He has devoted his time to study every clone from the varieties he has cultivated and vinified and is one of the leading experts in his field. In 1992 he established the first Argentinean boutique winery: Finca La Anita. Antonio was inspired by the concept of French Choteau: vineyards of great genetic and variety purity, identifying clones of every variety, and growing grapes and vinify them near the same place where they were planted, from specific plots, true single vineyards. In 2010

Friday, March 25, 2022

George Dickel RYE Whisky

The 1.75 liter is a great deal!
  • 91 cents an ounce for 750ml
  • 72 cents an ounce for the 1.75 liter





George Dickel RYE Whisky...$39.99 / 1.75 liter
compare to $41.49 at Total Wine and More
We start with the finest distilled RYE Whiksy in the world. Then we finish it the classic way that George Dickel pioneered by chilling our rye whisky and filtering it through sugar-maple charcoal made from our local woods. This creates our signature smoothness with spicy rye notes, subtle hints of sweet vanilla and a smoky oak finish. We reckon it's the best darned rye whisky you can get anywhere" - label


Whiskey tasting at New Ballas

 




Whiskey tasting at New Ballas

with our Whiskey Expert - Dillon
Open House Format
Tonight March 25th from 4pm-6:30pm


The Wine and Cheese Place
457 N. New Ballas Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141


Come in and see our NB whiskey expert Dillon and talk and taste whiskey
Tonight Dillon is tasting....


  • High West American Prairie
  • High West Double Rye
  • High West Barrel Finished Manhattan
  • Ballotin Chocolate Mint Liqueur

Thursday, March 24, 2022

2018 Antinori Solaia Toscana





2018 Antinori Solaia Toscana...$359.98
Vibrant black currant, violet, vanilla and toasty oak flavors are the hallmarks of this classy red, which is succulent and balanced, with fine grip and a long, fruit-, iron- and spice-tinged aftertaste. More on the elegant side than powerful, yet this would benefit from an additional two to three years aging. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2040. 500 cases imported. — BSRated 95/100 The Wine SpectatorThe Marchesi Antinori 2018 Solaia reveals a silky and elegant personality, and the wine steps away from some of the more robust fruit weight and dark concentration that we've seen in the past. This elegant vintage prizes fruit purity and focus with black plum, cassis, blue flower, pencil shaving and lots of sweet spice from the oak that recalls clove and toasted almond. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The fruit is harvested at the Antinori family's Tenuta Tignanello at the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. The percentage of Cabernet Franc used in the blend is the ultimate Solaia wild card. In this vintage, the Franc has been increased to 7%, and that number is expected to be even higher in 2019 as the vines get older and the fruit more complex. Production of Solaia is 65,000 bottles in this vintage. This is a beautiful wine, but if pressed I must admit a preference for the 2018 Tignanello (the other celebrated wine crafted at this property). The 2018 Solaia is delicious on all fronts as expected, but the 2018 Tignanello struck at my heart strings. Either way, these are stunning results.Rated 97+/100 The Wine AdvocateVery aromatic and lively on the nose with currants, fresh herbs, white pepper and cherry blossoms. Full-bodied with a vertical, multilayered structure and ultra fine tannins. Velvety texture. Extremely long and focused. Complex and succulent. This is the smallest production of Solaia ever. Great length. This is a beautifully complex red that’s open now, but needs another three to four years to show even more of its excellence.Rated 97/100 James SucklingThe 2018 Solaia continues to develop beautifully. Resonant and ample on the palate, with tons of vibrancy, the 2018 offers terrific vibrancy as well as character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, blackberry jam, licorice and spice build as the Solaia gains momentum over time. The 2018 is dense and beautifully layered, yet retains the mid-weight structure of this super elegant vintage.Rated 98/100 Antonio Galloni

2018 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia


2018 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia ....$53.98
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is an absolutely stunning wine. The archetype of Rancia in the past has been of a big, potent Chianti Classico but in 2018, Rancia is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse. Silky, perfumed and indescribably finessed, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. It's a magical wine in every way.
Rated 97/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
The 2018 is an unusual vintage that shows an especially austere character. Off the bat, it must be said that the Fèlsina 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia would certainly benefit from more cellar time and a long drinking window. The Rancia is elegant and streamlined with a medium-bodied style that breaks from some of the more concentrated vintages we've seen in the past. The bouquet reveals a lot of dark or black character with blackcurrant, tar, resin, iron ore and a dusty hint of dry graham cracker (which reminds us of the vintage heat). Structurally, the wine offers a solid and firm footing, but it would benefit from further
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
This is really subtle and complex with cherry, herb, floral and sage aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that give form and energy to the wine. Racy and very fine. Drink or hold.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling

Firestone Walker Frieky Bones





Firestone Walker Frieky Bones...$8.99 / 375ml
It’s time to get your “friek” on as we unveil Frieky Bones, a limited new release from our Barrelworks wild ale cellar.
Frieky Bones is a re-imagination of our long-treasured Krieky Bones, a classic Flanders-style Kriek beer that we hadn’t made for a few years, and that was due for a reprise.
Barrelworks’ Master Blender Jim “Sour Jim” Crooks put is this way, as only he can: “The Krieky skeleton is now raised to the rafters as buckets of electrified cherry rain down, giving new life to a long-buried relative.”
Indeed, Frieky Bones was made with twice the typical amount of Montmorency cherries (totaling 3.5 pounds of fruit for every gallon of beer), creating an incredible wild ale that doubles down on delicious fruit flavors. The Montmorency cherries came from King Orchards in northern Michigan, and they were selected by Jim for their tart yet sumptuous character.
The cherries were co-fermented with a base Flanders-style ale that had spent two years in an oak foeder, and the resulting elixir was matured in oak for another four months prior to bottling.




Cali Squeeze



From Firestone Walker!
For A California State of Mind


Cali Squeeze is a fruit-forward beer of today, reflecting the laid-back, uncomplicated expectations of a new generation of beer drinkers.

A California beer infused with freshly squeezed California fruits, all powered by California sunshine and driven by a California State of Mind.



Cali Squeeze Hefeweizen Tropical P.O.G.....$8.99 / 6pk cans
5.4% ABV
Real passionfruit, orange, and guava squeezed into our classic Hefeweizen to create a tropical sipper packed with flavor. A tropically delicious beer with fresh tart flavors and sweet freshness.

Cali Squeeze Hefeweizen Blood Orange.....$8.99 / 6pk cans
Brewed with real blood orange for maximum refreshment. A crisp beer with juicy orange flavors and fresh citrus flavors, that always go down easy.

Cali Squeeze Hefeweizen Mango.....$8.99 / 6pk cans
Our crisp hefeweizen brewed with real mango, fresh fruit flavors with a bright a juicy finish. A fruit‑forward beer that you can crush all day.


Toppling Goliath Barrel Aged Term Oil S’mores

Very limited
SOLD OUT




Toppling Goliath Barrel Aged Term Oil S’mores...$19.99 / 16oz can
Flavors of perfectly toasted marshmallow and slightly melted chocolate, sandwiched between graham crackers; our Term Oil S’mores is the liquid version of the classic campfire treat.
Barrel-aged Stout
13.8% abv




Edradour 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch







Edradour 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch...$59.99
The Distillery Edition

Edradour 10-year-old Eastern Highlander is a rather unique single malt that is aged in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks that is a decidedly rum-like dram with a thick mouthfeel. Chillfiltered at 40% ABV.

New Signatory releases

 






Signatory Single Malt Scotch Linkwood 11 year Old...$59.99
  • 11 Year Old
  • Speyside
  • Distilled: 05/18/2010
  • Bottled: 09/03/2021
  • Matured in a charred wine hogshead
  • Cask No. 306243
  • 46% ABV





Signatory Single Malt Scotch Dailuaine 14 year Old...$59.99
  • 14 Year Old
  • Speyside
  • Distilled 04/23/2007
  • Bottled 09/03/2021
  • Matured in a hogshead
  • Cask No. 303292
  • 282 bottles produced
  • 46% ABV



Signatory Single Malt Scotch Mortlach 13 year Old...$99.99
  • 13 Year Old
  • Speyside
  • Distilled 03/13/2008
  • Bottled on 09/6/2021
  • Cask No. 800092
  • Yield 246 bottles
  • Cask Strength 55.8% ABV



Ardnamurchan Single Cask AD/CK.632 09:15




The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a wonderfully remote “finger” of rocky land that stretches out to the furthest westerly point of the UK, just to the north of the Isle of Mull, and south of the Isle of Skye. It is accessed initially by a small ferry, and then by a narrow and twisty single track road.

It’s famous for its outstanding and untouched beauty and abundance of natural resources.
The Ardnamurchan Distillery opened in July 2014 and is situated half way along the peninsula in the small village of Glenbeg. It was designed to both look like a distillery, and also fit in with the surrounding buildings.




Ardnamurchan Single Malt Scotch Single Cask AD/CK.632 09:15...$99.99
Smoked bacon and maple syrup with dark cherries and salty licorice.

Bottle specs:
327 bottles
Blockchain enabled through QR code.
Copper tag, Tissue wrap

Whisky specs:
  • Cask Type: Spanish Oak Oloroso Hogshead
  • Spirit Type: Peated
  • Vintage: 2015
  • Cask NO: 632
  • Barley variety: Concerto
  • Farm Name: Broomhall
  • Field Name: Brucefield
  • Un-chillfiltered, Natural Colour
  • 59.8% abv

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Pellegrino Amaro









Pellegrino Amaro di Erbe Siciliane ....$23.99
A classic Italian digestive liqueur, an Amaro (bitter in Italian) is a bittersweet, herb-infused fortified wine, which ranges in strength 15% to 40% in alcohol content. While bitter digestive liqueurs are produced across Europe and the world over, an Amaro denotes those originating in Italy. In Italy, Amari are traditionally served as an after-dinner drink, but Italian Amari are increasingly employed in a variety classic and innovative cocktails.

Pellegrino Amaro, whose alcohol content is 19%, has been produced and distilled in the province of Trapani in northwest Sicily by the Pellegrino family, an independent wine, bitters and spirits firm that dates back 130 years.

Pellegrino Amaro is produced from a carefully selected blend of Sicilian herbs and then blended with distilled wine sourced exclusively grapes grown in the island’s Marsala Denominazione d’Origine Protetta (DOC). The resulting Amaro is aged more than five years in Slovenian oak casks ranging in size from 1,300-2,100 gallons.

Crane Brewing Ocean Drive-In "Cheery Lime" Gose Style

 






Crane Brewing Ocean Drive-In "Cheery Lime" Gose Style...$12.99
Gose Style Ale with Cherry and Lime
Pull in to the shore of Crane Brewing. this cherry-limeade inspired gose brings back a favorite summer treat with waves of delicious citrus and fruity flavors. Perfect for whatever beach you are visiting

Main & Mill Minion of Gozer Hazy DIPA

 




Main & Mill Minion of Gozer Hazy DIPA...$12.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Hazy Double IPA • 8% ABV
We got one!!! New in our artist series: Minion of Gozer Double Hazy IPA with label art by @thewrightstuff out of West Des Moines, IA.

We took J Wright’s amazing lead with his use of bright greens and immediately thought of a double dry-hopped hazy IPA. We took our IPA base and amped it up before using a blend of Citra, Sabro, HBC586, HS17701, and Bru-1 hops giving it notes of peaches, stone fruit, tangerines, and strawberry candies.

Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Limited Edition Tequila

We have not seen this one in awhile!!

In stock now!

Grand Mayan Ultra Aged Limited Edition Tequila....$219.99
Grand Mayan tequila is presented in a hand made bottle by Mexican Artists. This ultra aged tequila is patiently crafted with the highest standards of production
to produce an array of pleasant
flavors and aromas.

A Perfect Wine Pairing with March Madness!

 Sweet 16 begins tomorrow, buy this today!


2020 Royal Prince "Slam Dunk" Red Blend...$13.99

This awesome deal comes from acclaimed winemaker Maayan Koschitzky, who has crafted some of Napa's most sought after reds, including Screaming Eagle, Dalle Valle, Lail, and Vineyard 29. Koschitzky, a Wine Enthusiast "40 Under 40 Tastemaker", along winery advisory David Green, seek to make incredible wine that overdelivers in the QPR category. Jeb Dunnuck said this about the previous vintage: 

"It tastes as though it costs three times the price. Hats off to winemaker Maayan Koschitzky for over-delivering on all these wines from Royal Prince."

The 2020 is just as good, if not better! Get some just in time for tip-off!

A blend of 58% Petite Sirah and 42% Zinfandel with scents of brambly lavender and blueberry. Luscious notes of boysenberry on entry are startlingly fresh. Spiced cinnamon-cedar and black tea tannins liven up the palate. Tannins are elegantly appointed, and the wine’s structure allows for a lengthy finish.

Rated 92/100 Tasting Panel


Founders Brewing Belgian Twist Bottle Shop Series






Founders Brewing Belgian Twist Bottle Shop Series....$3.99 / 12oz bottle
Founders Brewing Belgian Twist Bottle Shop Series....$13.99 / 4pk 12oz

A Belgian Tripel…with a twist: this beautiful beverage is brewed with a substantial amount of blue agave nectar; highlighting and heightening the existing fruity notes and rounding out the sweet body of this golden straw-colored Tripel.
ABV:
10%

Toppling Goliath




New
Toppling Goliath Brewing Camp Shandy Shore Lemon Beer....$11.99 / 4pk 16oz
Sun on your skin, fresh air, and a crisp beer in hand. Camp Shandy Shore Lemon Beer is the perfect addition to all of your summer plans


Fresh Batch - canned 2/25
Toppling Goliath Pompeii IPA....$9.99 / 4pk 16oz
India Pale Ale – 6.2% ABV • 50 IBU
This IPA is created with the same attention to detail as the beautiful mosaics that graced the walls of prominent buildings in the city of Pompeii. It features mango and pineapple hop flavors with a medium-body feel to tantalize the senses.


Fresh Batch - canned 2/25
Toppling Goliath King Sue...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz
Double India Pale Ale – 7.8% ABV • 100+ IBU
This lusciously hazy double IPA gains its hints of mango, orange, and pineapple from the use of the delicious Citra hop.




Toppling Goliath Think Piece Double IPA...$17.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
A Collaboration with Untitled Art
Here’s a thought to ponder; what becomes when two craft breweries cogitate, collaborate & create utilizing hops, water, malt, and yeast? thought-provoking DIPA masterpiece that will paint your palate with strokes of Citra, Riwaka & Sabro hops.
Double India Pale Ale:  7.9% ABV
Featured hops: citra, Riwaka & Sabro hops.




Toppling Goliath Brewing Pseudo Hard Seltzer...$17.99 / 12pk mix cans
Bringing refreshment to new heights with vibrant fruit flavors and a crisp finish. No matter the location, the destination is always fun with Pseudo Seltzer. Pick up a 12-pack mix pack featuring Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry, and Watermelon.
Zero Carbs
90 Calories
4.5% ABV




Toppling Goliath Dragon Fandango...$5.99 / 16oz can
Toppling Goliath Dragon Fandango...$21.99 / 4pk cans

Join the dragon in a dance to celebrate this unique kettle sour, blended with dragon fruit, mango and passion fruit puree. Named Dragon due to the use of Dragon Fruit, and Fandango after the dance of South America where Dragon Fruit originates from. Dragon Fandango is both fruity and tart with a dry finish. Raise a glass, dance the Fandango and celebrate the magic of these tropical fruits.

Bell's Oberon time!!!





Bell's Oberon...$9.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Bell's Oberon...$18.99 / 12pk 12oz Cans
Bell's Oberon...$7.99 / 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

Old Pepper Distillery / TWCP / St. Louis Bourbon Society

Our next Old Pepper barrel Collab with St. Louis Bourbon Society!
This one is a 5 year Old


In stock at Kirkwood and Forsyth now
(we will update the other two store)





Old Pepper Distillery / TWCP / St. Louis Bourbon Society
Straight Rye Single Barrel 5 year Old...$44.99

  • Aged 5 Years Old
  • Proof 110
  • Barrel: Speyside Bourbon Barrel Cooperage
  • Cask 1245
  • Bottled - Lexington, KY - - DSP-KY-5
  • Distilled Lawrenceburg, IN -- DSP-IN-15023