More in stock
Oskar Blues Death by Coconut...$10.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Irish-style porter with coconut and chocolate
6.5% ABV
Friday, October 10, 2025
Lagunitas Shugga' Original Recipe Ale
Lagunitas Shugga' Original Recipe Ale....$10.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles.
Lagunitas Brown Shugga’ Original Recipe Ale is a bold, malt-forward American Strong Ale that showcases the brewery’s signature mix of creativity and excess. Clocking in at 9.9% ABV, it’s brewed with caramelized brown sugar, lending deep notes of molasses, toffee, and candied malt sweetness balanced by a firm hop backbone. Originally born from a happy brewing accident, Brown Shugga’ has since become a cult seasonal release—rich, resinous, and dangerously smooth. Expect layers of caramelized malt complexity, warming alcohol, and a piney, citrus hop finish that keeps this powerhouse of a winter ale from tipping into syrupy territory.
Lagunitas Brown Shugga’ Original Recipe Ale is a bold, malt-forward American Strong Ale that showcases the brewery’s signature mix of creativity and excess. Clocking in at 9.9% ABV, it’s brewed with caramelized brown sugar, lending deep notes of molasses, toffee, and candied malt sweetness balanced by a firm hop backbone. Originally born from a happy brewing accident, Brown Shugga’ has since become a cult seasonal release—rich, resinous, and dangerously smooth. Expect layers of caramelized malt complexity, warming alcohol, and a piney, citrus hop finish that keeps this powerhouse of a winter ale from tipping into syrupy territory.
New Belgium Oakspire - 4 Roses Edition
Four Roses Bourbon Edition
New Belgium Oakspire - 4 Roses Edition...$14.99 / 6pk
Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Ale
We first began brewing Oakspire in 2018 as a special release around the Holidays and it has since become a fan favorite. In 2022, we're thrilled to partner with Four Roses Distillery again, known for their smooth, fruit forward and slightly spicy bourbons. Oakspire features a custom-built, proprietary infusion method to pull the flavors from the bourbon-steeped charred oak and marries it with a malty-sweet, deep amber ale.
Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Ale
We first began brewing Oakspire in 2018 as a special release around the Holidays and it has since become a fan favorite. In 2022, we're thrilled to partner with Four Roses Distillery again, known for their smooth, fruit forward and slightly spicy bourbons. Oakspire features a custom-built, proprietary infusion method to pull the flavors from the bourbon-steeped charred oak and marries it with a malty-sweet, deep amber ale.
Foursquare Mandamus Exception Cask 16 Year Old Rum
New expression, just released!
Foursquare Mandamus Exception Cask 16 Year Old Rum....$149.99
Exceptional Cask Selection XXIX
114 Proof
Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex Port
16 years Old
Foursquare Mandamus Exception Cask Rum—Exceptional Cask Selection XXIX—is a masterful expression Rum, bottled at 114 proof. Aged 16 years in a harmonious combination of ex-bourbon and ex-port casks, this limited-edition rum delivers a remarkable balance of depth, intensity, and refinement. Layers of rich oak, dark fruit, and warm spice unfold with every sip, honoring Foursquare’s dedication to purity and tradition while showcasing the distillery’s spirit of innovation. Mandamus stands as a testament to time, precision, and the art of exceptional cask selection.
Exceptional Cask Selection XXIX
114 Proof
Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex Port
16 years Old
Foursquare Mandamus Exception Cask Rum—Exceptional Cask Selection XXIX—is a masterful expression Rum, bottled at 114 proof. Aged 16 years in a harmonious combination of ex-bourbon and ex-port casks, this limited-edition rum delivers a remarkable balance of depth, intensity, and refinement. Layers of rich oak, dark fruit, and warm spice unfold with every sip, honoring Foursquare’s dedication to purity and tradition while showcasing the distillery’s spirit of innovation. Mandamus stands as a testament to time, precision, and the art of exceptional cask selection.
Pont L'Eveque and Taleggio Cheeses Now in Stock at The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth
Talleggio washed rind cheese from Italy
This is Italy’s quintessential washed-rind cow’s milk cheese. Master affineur Luca Arnoldi learned from his father, Ambrogio, with whom we worked for many years. Their extended family, including cousins, sons, and daughters, has been making Taleggio for generations in the heart of Valtaleggio. A well-formed pink rind with characteristic molds protects the billowy, mildly funky paste.
- Dry, traditional-method sparkling wines
- Dry and off-dry, unoaked white wines (Gewurztaminer and Pinot Gris from Alsace, Chenin Blanc from the Loire)
- Dry, structured whites (Marsanne and Roussanne, Dry Riesling from Australia)
- Beaujolais Villages
- Pinot Noir
- Poulsard or Trousseau from Jura
In stock now at The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth
Pont L'Eveque Washed-Rind Cheese from FrancePont-l'Évêque AOC cheese pairs well with light-bodied wines like Pinot Noir, Champagne, or Sauvignon Blanc, as well as robust reds like Bordeaux or Cahors. Other pairings include cider, dark beer, or Calvados.
Velvet Bees Honey Butter
Available at Olive Ovation and The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth
Velvet Bees Honey Butter
Only 5 ingredients! honey, butter, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla
Being a family-owned and operated business means we're able to offer a superior honey butter product, hand-crafted in small batches.
Only 5 ingredients! honey, butter, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla
Being a family-owned and operated business means we're able to offer a superior honey butter product, hand-crafted in small batches.
Drizzle: Popcorn, Cheese, Fried Chicken, and Ice Cream
Mix: Oatmeal, Yogurt, Squash, Carrots, and Sweet Potatoes
Spread: Waffles, Bagels, French Toast, and Cornbread
Dip: Apples, Berries, Pineapple, Pretzels, and Popovers
100 Point Oregon Chardonnay
Bethel Heights Scores HUGE in Decanter Magazine Review!!
Perfect 100 Point Chardonnay
Only 3 Oregon Chardonnays have ever received a perfect score!!
ONLY 3 BOTTLES AVAILABLE!
100 Perfection. This is my first experience tasting this captivating Chardonnay from the Bethel Heights estate, which is sourced from some of the oldest vines on the property, a former walnut orchard. This wine is 100% own-rooted Wente clone Chardonnay, planted in 1977. The winemaking includes a year in 50% new French oak, with the full lees and only one stirring. Named for the old high-trellised ‘California sprawl’ used in the vineyard for these vines, The High Wire hits all the high notes in the 2023 bottling. Winemaker Ben Casteel has delivered a 2023 masterpiece for what is quickly becoming America’s greatest Chardonnay appellation, the Eola-Amity Hills. While these California heritage vines struggled to fully ripen in the early, cooler days of the Willamette Valley, this modern iteration is a classic—subtle and delicate aromas of citrus curd, acacia honey and crushed chalk offer tremendous elegance. The palate offers a swooning complexity, with depth reminiscent of lemon oil, beeswax, and rich, resonant white florals. This is a stroke of brilliance disguised as a Chardonnay, teeming over with complexity and nuance, as good as anything made anywhere in the world. Nothing is out of place; the finish lingers, seemingly forever, with a smooth feeling of crushed chalk and a richness of baked Meyer lemon.
Rated 100/100 Decanter Magazine
Ben Casteel is actually better known for his upper echelon, 100% Organic Pinot Noir.
Check out what we have in stock!
The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate is bursting with strawberry, raspberry and orange peel aromas, and with time it reveals touches of cinnamon, bitters and wildflowers. The light-bodied palate is finely astringent and refreshing with complex, bitters-laced flavors and a long, spicy finish.
Rated 93/100 Wine Advocate
Rated 92/100 Wine Spectator - #47 Wine of the Year 2024
Rated 92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
2022 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Lewman Vineyard...$75.99/750ml
The Lewman Vineyard was planted by the winery’s late neighbor Dennis Lewman in 1992 and is much denser than the estate vineyards, with five times as many plants per acre. The aromatics of the magenta-colored 2022 Pinot Noir Lewman Vineyard are beautiful as well as savory, with notes of porcini, almost reductive black raspberries, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied, it expands on the palate with ripe tannins and ripe fruit all the way through the long finish. It’s very appealing across the board, with a touch more plushness and a broad-shouldered feel. Drink 2025-2045.
Rated 97/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 96/100 Wine Advocate
2022 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel Reserve...$78.99/750ml
Taking on a magenta hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir Casteel cuts through all three properties and takes on fantastic high-toned notes on the nose, along with hints of fresh blue fruit shining through, with notes of cherry eau de vie lavender, wet stones, and gravelly earth, and a long finish.
Rated 97/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 96/100 Wine Advocate
Barrell Bourbon Armagnac Cask Finish 7 Year Old
Barrell Bourbon Armagnac Cask Finish 7 Year Old...$79.99
Armagnac, one of the world’s oldest and most characterful brandies, imparts deep complexity when used as a finishing cask—infusing bourbon with notes of dried fruit, burnt sugar, clove, and tobacco. To complement these bold, spicy-fruity characteristics, the BCS blending team carefully selected bourbon barrels that would both harmonize with and amplify the Armagnac cask influence. The result is a bourbon that is robust yet elegant, with layers of flavors—from dried plum and dark toffee to warm vanilla—culminating in a long, lingering finish.
BLEND COMPONENTS:
- Kentucky: 10 years old
- Indiana: 7, 8, 11 & 12 years old
- Tennessee: 9, 13, 14 & 15 years old
DERIVED MASH BILL:
- Corn: 78%
- Rye: 18%
- Malted Barley: 4%
ABV: 56.5%
Halloween Week "Life & Death" Tasting of Siempre Vivo & Siempre Muerto at Town & Country
195 lamp & Lantern
Anytime during store hours
Halloween falls on Friday this year, so starting Monday, October 27th through Saturday, November 1st we'll be offering a $10 price for TWO 1 ¼ oz samples: Siempre Vivo ($129.99) and Siempre Muerto ($124.99).
You can taste each separately, and/or mix them to make a Zombie, a delicious concoction of Vivo and Muerto (life and death). Click the link to learn more about this delicious blend!
Stillwater Artisan Ales Stateside Saison
Stillwater Artisan Ales Stateside Saison...$4.49 / 16oz can
Stillwater Artisan Ales Stateside Saison...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
"Stateside Saison pays homage to old world tradition while celebrating new world innovation. Naturally brewed with the finest European malts & fresh aromatic hops from the United States & New Zealand. It’s then fermented using a classic farmhouse ale yeast and bottle conditioned to enhance stability. The outcome is a beer of unique design and exquisite taste, showcasing some of the best attributes of modern-day craft brewing."
Product info: Stateside Saison
Style: Saison, refermentation in bottle
Alcohol Content: 6.8%/vol
We have not seen this one in a number of years
Back from 2011 - was in a 750ml this was the label
This was a big deal when it first hit St. Louis!!
Stillwater Stateside Saison...750ml label from 2011
Rated 98 on RateBeer at the time
Eredita Gratitude Robust Porter
Eredita Gratitude Robust Porter....$4.79 / 16oz can
Eredita Gratitude Robust Porter....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Eredita – Gratitude Practice Robust Porter (7.4% ABV) showcases rich layers of roasted malt, chocolate, and toffee balanced by a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Full-bodied yet refined, it avoids the sharp bitterness of a stout while delivering depth and warmth in every sip. Crafted for quiet moments and thoughtful drinking, this porter highlights Eredita’s focus on balance, texture, and nuance.
Eredita Gratitude Robust Porter....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Eredita – Gratitude Practice Robust Porter (7.4% ABV) showcases rich layers of roasted malt, chocolate, and toffee balanced by a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Full-bodied yet refined, it avoids the sharp bitterness of a stout while delivering depth and warmth in every sip. Crafted for quiet moments and thoughtful drinking, this porter highlights Eredita’s focus on balance, texture, and nuance.
Van Ewing Can I get a Witness Triple IPA
Van Ewing Can I get a Witness Triple IPA...$5.99 / 16oz can
Van Ewing Can I get a Witness Triple IPA...$19.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Van Ewing’s I Get a Witness Triple IPA takes hop power to the next level—clocking in north of 10% ABV—yet it remains remarkably drinkable thanks to a fluffy, ultra-pale malt foundation that lets the hops shine without overwhelming bitterness. Expect an explosion of aromatic citrus, tropical fruits, and resinous pine from premier hop varieties, layered with subtle touches of stone fruit and dank undertones. The body is full and soft, aided by well-balanced residual sugars, while the finish is dry enough to offset the malt richness. Designed for IPAs lovers who chase intensity, it delivers complexity, boldness, and hop clarity in every sip.
Van Ewing Can I get a Witness Triple IPA...$19.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Van Ewing’s I Get a Witness Triple IPA takes hop power to the next level—clocking in north of 10% ABV—yet it remains remarkably drinkable thanks to a fluffy, ultra-pale malt foundation that lets the hops shine without overwhelming bitterness. Expect an explosion of aromatic citrus, tropical fruits, and resinous pine from premier hop varieties, layered with subtle touches of stone fruit and dank undertones. The body is full and soft, aided by well-balanced residual sugars, while the finish is dry enough to offset the malt richness. Designed for IPAs lovers who chase intensity, it delivers complexity, boldness, and hop clarity in every sip.
Evil Twin Brewing Our Most Popular Holiday Beer
Evil Twin Brewing Our Most Popular Holiday Beer...$4.79 / 16oz can
Evil Twin Brewing Our Most Popular Holiday Beer...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
8% ABV
Evil Twin Brewing – Our Most Popular Holiday Beer is an 8.0% ABV Belgian Dark Strong Ale that balances festive spice with rich malt depth. Notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg intertwine with dark fruit esters—plum, raisin, and cherry—supported by roasted malts offering cocoa and toffee tones. Warming yet refined, it delivers full-bodied richness without excess sweetness, finishing smooth and balanced. Crafted for cold nights and holiday gatherings, it’s a modern classic built for slow enjoyment and seasonal cheer.
Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Snow Salad Sour Ale
Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Snow Salad Sour Ale....$4.79 / 16oz can
Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Snow Salad Sour Ale....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Sour Ale with Pineapple, Red Cherry, Pecans and Walnuts
Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Snow Salad Sour Ale....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Sour Ale with Pineapple, Red Cherry, Pecans and Walnuts
6.5% ABV
Christmas Snow Salad is a 6.5% ABV sour ale engineered to evoke nostalgic 1950s holiday flavors with precision. It combines bright pineapple and cherry esters with a complementary nut profile of pecans and walnuts, supported by lactose (“milk sugar”) for added smoothness and body. The sour component is assertive yet balanced, letting the fruit-forward character shine without overwhelming acidity. Designed to recall the warmth and sensory texture of retro holiday desserts, it offers layered complexity — tart fruit, creamy sweetness, and subtle nuttiness — all held together by thoughtful fermentation and well-calibrated sugar additions.
Little House Brewing Double Gingerbread Cookies Ale
Little House Brewing Double Gingerbread Cookies Ale....$18.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
10% ABV
Imperial Scotch Style Ale with Gingerbread Cookies, Ginger, Vanilla and Cinnamon
Cozy up in your favorite sweater, breathe in that crisp winter air, and get ready for a second batch of holiday cheer—because this time the recipe calls for Double Gingerbread Cookies. This rich and malty scotch ale was brewed with the perfect ratio of two freshly baked gingerbread cookies from Eight Mile Meadow in Deep River for every pint. Twice the cookies, twice the flavor, twice the festive flair.
In addition to the warm, malty notes you’d expect from the base beer, we’ve amped up the abv on this treat and added twice the holiday spice to match the added cheer. It’s everything you loved about the original, doubled to make the season last just a little bit longer.
Pour a glass by the fire, gather around the table, or savor a quiet moment under the glow of holiday lights—this is comfort brewed twice over, from Little House and Eight Mile Meadow, made to be shared all winter long.
Cozy up in your favorite sweater, breathe in that crisp winter air, and get ready for a second batch of holiday cheer—because this time the recipe calls for Double Gingerbread Cookies. This rich and malty scotch ale was brewed with the perfect ratio of two freshly baked gingerbread cookies from Eight Mile Meadow in Deep River for every pint. Twice the cookies, twice the flavor, twice the festive flair.
In addition to the warm, malty notes you’d expect from the base beer, we’ve amped up the abv on this treat and added twice the holiday spice to match the added cheer. It’s everything you loved about the original, doubled to make the season last just a little bit longer.
Pour a glass by the fire, gather around the table, or savor a quiet moment under the glow of holiday lights—this is comfort brewed twice over, from Little House and Eight Mile Meadow, made to be shared all winter long.
New Seasonals from Fat Orange Cat
Fat Orange Cat Santa Claws Imperial Stout...$19.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Fat Orange Cat Santa Claws Imperial Stout...$5.99 / 16oz can
Imperial stout with cinnamon buns
Fat Orange Cat – Santa Claws Imperial Stout is a seasonal imperial stout brewed to 9.1% ABV, designed to showcase a rich malt backbone with layered depth and restrained sweetness. The recipe emphasizes roasted barley and chocolate malt for notes of cocoa, coffee, and light char, while a touch of specialty malt adds hints of caramelized sugar and spice. Subtle additions of cinnamon contribute a warm aromatic accent without overwhelming the malt character. The body is full and viscous, finishing with balanced bitterness and a dry edge that prevents palate fatigue. Brewed for winter release, Santa Claws highlights Fat Orange Cat’s precision in crafting big, flavor-driven stouts with technical control and clean fermentation.
Fat Orange Cat The Airing of Grievances IPA
Fat Orange Cat The Airing of Grievances IPA...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Fat Orange Cat’s “The Airing of Grievances” IPA is here to take no prisoners. Brewed with bold doses of Citra, Amarillo, and Columbus hops, this hazy New England-style IPA at 6.0% ABV delivers a juicy wave of citrus, tropical fruit, and dank undertones that cuts through the noise.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Sagamore Reserve Series 10 Year Rye
More in stock at Forsyth now
Careful maturation and thoughtful blending are on display in this 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey. After aging our rye in new charred American white oak barrels for at least 10 years, we created this blend that has aromas of peach crumble, roasted nuts, and molasses cookie. Balancing sweet with spice, this rye whiskey has full flavors of crème brûlée, floral honey, and lingering white pepper. Our Sagamore Spirit Reserve Series celebrates the legacy of Maryland distilling, with an unyielding focus on excellence from start to finish.
110.8 Proof
Aged 10 Years
Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries
There was a shortage for awhile - but we are loaded back up....
Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries...$23.99 / 14 oz jar
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are proprietary sour marasca cherries that are candied and steeped in a syrup made of cherry juice and sugar. The Luxardo family exclusively cultivates over 29,000 Marasca Cherry trees in the Veneto region of Italy. This product is all natural, with no coloring agents added, and it is certified Kosher.
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are proprietary sour marasca cherries that are candied and steeped in a syrup made of cherry juice and sugar. The Luxardo family exclusively cultivates over 29,000 Marasca Cherry trees in the Veneto region of Italy. This product is all natural, with no coloring agents added, and it is certified Kosher.
Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest Lager
Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest Lager...$10.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
Raise a glass of Oktoberfest in celebration, and watch as the light dances off its rich amber color. Enjoy a beautiful bouquet of soft caramel and biscuit before the first sip blankets your palate with malty notes of fresh-baked bread.
Lager
5.2% ABV
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Hollow Leg Non-Alcoholic wines of Spain
New Spanish Non-Alcoholic wines!!
De-alcoholised Wine
Everything But Alcohol
Each 5oz glass contains less than 0.3 grams of sugar and only 6 calories.
Hollow Leg’s unique process preserves the mouthfeel, taste, and aroma of the original wine without the need for weird chemicals, added sugar or unusual flavour additives. The wines have everything but alcohol.
Non-Alcoholic
Galicia, Spain
A gentle, fresh aroma of green apple leads to a bright, dry and crunchy palate that finishes with a deliciously clean elderflower and apple drop flavour.
Hollow Leg Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon...$17.99
Non-Alcoholic
A gentle, fresh aroma of green apple leads to a bright, dry and crunchy palate that finishes with a deliciously clean elderflower and apple drop flavour.
Hollow Leg Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon...$17.99
Non-Alcoholic
Galicia, Spain
A delicious aroma of macerated strawberries and cherries leads to a bright and punchy, fruit forward palate with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, dry finish. Serve slightly chilled
A delicious aroma of macerated strawberries and cherries leads to a bright and punchy, fruit forward palate with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, dry finish. Serve slightly chilled
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Bluewood Brewing Dancing with the Pumpkin King
Late arrival in the Pumpkin Beer game....just arrived today!
(most arrived back in July - haha)
Bluewood Brewing Dancing with the Pumpkin King...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Pumpkin ale brewed with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spices with a light kiss of vanilla and graham cracker.
6.8% ABV
Old Louisville Kentucky Series 8 Year Old Bourbon
In stock at Forsyth - you can come and pick the letter you like.
Or online we will just randomly pick a bottle
Old Louisville Kentucky Series 8 Year Old Bourbon...$49.99
100 Proof
8 Year Old
mashbill of 78% corn 10% rye and 12% barley
The Kentucky Series by Old Louisville 8-Year-Old Bourbon Aged 8 full years and bottled at 100 proof, this bold Kentucky straight bourbon delivers rich depth and character Distilled by Bardstown Bourbon Company from a mashbill of 78% corn 10% rye and 12% barley This special release also features a collectible label series, with each bottle showcasing a different letter to spell “KENTUCKY
The Kentucky Series by Old Louisville 8-Year-Old Bourbon Aged 8 full years and bottled at 100 proof, this bold Kentucky straight bourbon delivers rich depth and character Distilled by Bardstown Bourbon Company from a mashbill of 78% corn 10% rye and 12% barley This special release also features a collectible label series, with each bottle showcasing a different letter to spell “KENTUCKY
8 different labels that with the letters of Kentucky on them
From Milton Creamery: Morning Harvest Cheddar
Milton Creamery: Morning Harvest Cheddar
In stock at Forsyth and Spirit Wine and Craft
Morning Harvest, an “American Original”, draws on Milton Creamery’s expertise in creating cheddar-style cheeses, while also allowing their Swiss and German roots to shine. This style of making cheese along with the proprietary blend of cultures results in a cheese that has an incredibly fruity aroma with a subtly sweet flavor and a creamy texture. It truly is unique.
Upon first taste, you’ll find notes of sweet cream and buttered popcorn with a lovely lingering finish. Aged for at least 7 months, it is firm yet sliceable in texture with superb meltability similar to that of a Havarti or Fontina.
The cheese is a collaboration between Milton Creamery and Kentucky-owned dairy farmers, which is the foundation of their purpose: to support the American Dairy Farming Community.
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva
2020 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva....$23.99 / 750ml
Rated 93/100 James Suckling
The younger wine here is the 2020 Viña Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva in international markets and Crianza in Spain). It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and five grams of acidity. It has a classical nose of ripe fruit, American oak and spices, the subtle notes of forest floor, still young. The palate is velvety and very balanced with polished tannins. Approachable but should also age. 650,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate
Hints of tobacco, smoke and vanilla are a fragrant thread winding through the baked cherry and raspberry fruit, cocoa powder and red licorice notes on display in this lively, harmonious, focused red. Fine, crisp tannins firm the finish. Drink now through 2030. 54,166 cases made, 15,000 cases imported.
Rated 91/100 The Wine Spectator
Only 3 Magnums left
2018 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva....$46.99 / 1.5 liter
A pretty nose of raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with chocolatey character on the mid-palate. Supple finish with excellent length. Tangy acidity. 100% tempranillo. Drink or hold.
Rated 93/100 James Suckling
Their young and fresh red 2018 Viña Alberdi, already a Reserva (Crianza in Spain), matured in oak barrel for two years—in new barrels for the first year and in used barrels for the second year. During the élevage, they racked the wine manually from barrel to barrel four times. 2018 was a year of lower alcohol and more freshness in the wines, and they thought the wines were not designed for the long haul; so, they didn't produce any other wine, and so the only wine from 2018 IS VIÑA ALBERDI! Which means that all the Tempranillo grapes that were destined for 890, 904 and all the other wines went to this wine. They didn't use the Garnacha (which was sold in bulk). So, this is a super- Viña Alberdi, which shows more Crianza style in this cooler vintage but with very good depth and complexity, perhaps a more modern and fresher style. The wine has a seamless palate and a juicy texture, with more color than other vintages, more intensity, more fruit... It has grapes from very good vineyards and poor soils that were never destined for this wine. Highly recommendable and very versatile. It has potential to age. They produced a whopping one million bottles of it. It was bottled in March 2021.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate
2018 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva....$46.99 / 1.5 liter
A pretty nose of raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins. Creamy and fruity with chocolatey character on the mid-palate. Supple finish with excellent length. Tangy acidity. 100% tempranillo. Drink or hold.
Rated 93/100 James Suckling
Their young and fresh red 2018 Viña Alberdi, already a Reserva (Crianza in Spain), matured in oak barrel for two years—in new barrels for the first year and in used barrels for the second year. During the élevage, they racked the wine manually from barrel to barrel four times. 2018 was a year of lower alcohol and more freshness in the wines, and they thought the wines were not designed for the long haul; so, they didn't produce any other wine, and so the only wine from 2018 IS VIÑA ALBERDI! Which means that all the Tempranillo grapes that were destined for 890, 904 and all the other wines went to this wine. They didn't use the Garnacha (which was sold in bulk). So, this is a super- Viña Alberdi, which shows more Crianza style in this cooler vintage but with very good depth and complexity, perhaps a more modern and fresher style. The wine has a seamless palate and a juicy texture, with more color than other vintages, more intensity, more fruit... It has grapes from very good vineyards and poor soils that were never destined for this wine. Highly recommendable and very versatile. It has potential to age. They produced a whopping one million bottles of it. It was bottled in March 2021.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate
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