Volteo - A New Additive Free Tequila

Owned by Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott! Not your average celebrity Tequila. This is Organic and Additive Free (but not yet certified by tequilamatchmaker.com)

Produced at Destileria Casa de Piedra (NOM 1586), the same NOM as Chumacos, in the lowlands of Jalisco

Volteo Tequila Blanco...$67.99/750ml

APPEARANCE - Bright, crystal clear, colorless, silver shine.

NOSE - Complex, sweet, fruity and floral. Notes of cooked agave, vanilla, orange, cinnamon and anise complemented by a mineral note.

PALATE - Prominent notes of cooked agave that provide a rich foundational taste. Sweetness is noticeable with distinct caramel tones, complemented by predominant fruity notes that add freshness and vibrancy. Subtle herbal hints of mint and eucalyptus enhance the profile, adding a refreshing dimension to the overall experience.


Volteo Tequila Reposado...$86.99

APPEARANCE - Bright, transparent, golden color with a coffee tone.

NOSE - Complex, at first glance notes of cooked agave, fruity, vanilla, cinnamon, orange blossom and oak. Light notes of cherry, apple, banana, orange, chocolate, clove and floral.

PALATE - Smooth and well-rounded, dominated by the intense flavor of cooked agave. Fruity, and sweet, spicy notes of honey, vanilla, cinnamon, orange blossom, and oak add depth. Intermediate hints of cherry, apple, banana, orange, caramel, chocolate, clove, jasmine, raw agave, anise, eucalyptus, and mint enhance the complexity. Delicate traces of melon, citrus, lime, roses, bay leaf, and oregano provide a fresh, elegant finish.

Volteo Tequila Reposado Cristalino...$95.99

APPEARANCE - Bright, crystal clear, colorless, silver shine.

NOSE - Complex, at first glance sweet notes of cooked agave. Fruity with vanilla notes. Complementary notes of plum, citrus, caramel spices as clove and pepper. Herbal notes of mint and eucalyptus complemented with a tobacco and smoky aroma.

PALATE - The tequila is smooth and well-balanced, with predominant sweet cooked agave and oaky notes. The oak provides a solid structure and a silky mouthfeel. Fruity and citrus flavors blend with caramel, chocolate, and vanilla, offering depth. Spices like clove and black pepper add a vibrant touch, while tobacco and floral notes bring elegance. Smokey and herbal touches of eucalyptus and mint refresh the palate, completing a rich and multifaceted flavor experience.

Single Malt Scotch Tasting!!!

Single Malt Scotch Tasting!!!

Expanding our selection

We are very excited about how much Single Malt Scotch we are selling at our Spirit Wine and Craft location! As a result we are expanding the selection at that location and starting some more frequent single malt tastings.  Feel free to call or email jeff@wineandcheeseplace.com if you want to request that he stocks your favorite Single Malt.  

 
The first tasting will be this Friday on Valentine's day!


Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Friday, February 14th 4pm -6pm
(Yes, Valentine's Day)


Spirit Wine and Craft
5760 Chippewa Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63109

Open house format - we will be tasting these two Single Malts...

Glendronach 15 year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Matured...$119.99
92 proof

After ceasing production in 2015, The GlenDronach Aged 15 years now returns to the core range of the distillery’s line-up. The expression embodies The GlenDronach’s signature style of Spanish Sherry Cask maturation in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, quietly growing in stature for 15 years in the darkness of our dunnage warehouses.
In flavour, the expression offers sumptuous notes of dark fruits, rich chocolate and manuka honey with an enveloping, memorable finish worthy of this monumental malt’s history. This luxuriously sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, non chill filtered and natural in colour.

Port Askaig Islay Single Malt Scotch...$69.99
110 Proof
Introduction Nestled into the north coast of the island, Port Askaig has been the gateway to Islay for hundreds of years. For many it is the start of a journey that will stay with them for a lifetime.  Port Askaig is a range of Islay single malt whiskies that embodies the unique spirit of Islay and its people. Its character brings together the robust smokiness and soft fruitiness found in this beguiling island.
Not chill-filtered and no colouring is added.

Save the date for March 7th - we will be having a larger Scotch tasting -- more details to come

Hendrick's Flora Adora Gin

Hendrick's Flora Adora Gin....$37.99
compare to $39.99 at Total Wine and More (price checked 2/9/25)

Hendrick's Flora Adora is a limited release from Ms. Lesley Gracie's Cabinet of Curiosities. For this luscious masterpiece, Ms. Gracie has selected a very enticing flavors beloved by our nectar loving friends of the garden. Exquisite with tonic & a slice of cucumber or perhaps try it in a Hendricks's Flora Adora Wildgarden cup.

Grand Army Farm Farm Fresh Chicken Eggs

Back in stock at Forsyth and Olive Ovation 

Farm Fresh from Labadie, MO!!

Grand Army Farm Farm Fresh Chicken Eggs...$9.99 / dozen
We are excited to introduce these heritage breed chicken eggs!
10 different breeds of chickens....Heritage birds take longer to mature into their egg production time ( 7 months versus 5 months for commercial chickens).

At Grand Army Farm we strive to provide our customers with the best tasting eggs our farm can produce. We believe that when animals are cared for in a compassionate humane manner, they are healthy of body and of mind, they will become top quality ingredients for local chefs and the general public.

Domaine Collin Cremant de Limoux Brut

Why Crémant is the Unsung Hero of French Sparkling Wine

Crémant has the unique distinction of being both deeply appreciated by many wine professionals, yet stubbornly under the radar among most consumers. Among the most delicious — and deliciously versatile — sparkling wines in the world, Crémant remains somewhat of a mystery. - Food and Wine Magazine

Back in stock, one of our top selling sparkling bargains!

Domaine Collin Cremant de Limoux Brut....$21.99
The Collin family has made Champagne for generations but Philippe Collin moved to Limoux to establish his own domaine, where land is a fraction of the price and the region has a history of fine sparkling. The local Mauzac grape here has been replaced by a classic Champagne blend. It’s bright and lively with zippy acidity, ripe apple fruit and fine texture. Shows what the area is capable of.
Rated 91/100 Decanter
Technical Notes: This wine is produced in a traditional method with a second fermentation taking place in the bottle. This wine has a low, 6 grams of residual sugar per liter, in comparison to Brut champagne which generally ranges from 9 to 14 grams per liter.

2022 Iron + Sand Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

 

What a stunning value for this price!

2022 Iron + Sand Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon...$19.99
Compare to $25.99 at Wine.com
Compare to $22.99 at Total Wine and More
Dense purple in color, this wine opens with aromas of ripe red fruits, cherries, anise, cedar, savory spice, roasted coffee, and tobacco. The wine is velvety and lush presenting delicious flavors of raspberry, cherry and plum with warm baking spice, earthy undertones, and a hint of vanilla. The flavors are complemented by lively acidity and fine tannins that lift the wine suggesting a long life. The finish is long, supple and mouthwatering. This Paso Robles Cabernet is the perfect match for local almond wood grilled chicken with a side of stone ground grits, roasted poblano chiles and pepper jack cheese.


2022 is not rated yet, but look at this track record

• 92 pts. JamesSuckling.com (2021)
• 92 pts. Wine Enthusiast (2019)
• 90 pts. JamesSuckling.com (2018)
• 90 pts. Vinous (2018)
• 92 pts. Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast (2017)

Esteban Martin Garnacha-Syrah-Tempranillo

2018 Esteban Martin 6M Garnacha-Syrah-Tempranillo...$12.99
This dark-garnetcolored wine has a nose of dark berries and black olive tapenade. It is juicy on the palate, with flavors of black cherry and blackberry joined by notes of thyme, black pepper and roasted fennel bulb. Barely there tannins slowly make their presence known and then dissipate into a finish marked with notes of orange zest and rose petal
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiast