Tuesday, October 29, 2024
2015 Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
2015 Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano...$19.99
Compare to $36.99 at Total Wine and More (not STL) Checked 10/29/24
Blackberry, plum, coffee, smoke, iron and tar flavors mingle with the pointed tannins in this distinctive red. Complex and long, if not quite knit together today. Best from 2021 through 2033. 12,200 cases made, 6,400 cases imported.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
Monday, October 28, 2024
Wine Tasting Class: European Classics
Where: 10451 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
When: Thursday, November 27th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
$75 per person
Come get an overview of the most classic growing regions the Continent has to offer. We'll skip from Burgundy to Tuscany, Rioja to Austria, and more to highlight the best European wines while providing some great gift ideas along the way.
Tasting Class: Scotland's Independent Brothers
Where: 7435 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105
When: Thursday, November 14th | 6-7:30 pm
$50 per personScotland’s Independent Bottlers
There are lots of whisky companies out there, independent of the distilleries who made the whisky. Whether it’s single casks and small-batch single malts,, boutique blends and blended malts, grain whisky, or something that falls between the cracks
There are lots of whisky companies out there, independent of the distilleries who made the whisky. Whether it’s single casks and small-batch single malts,, boutique blends and blended malts, grain whisky, or something that falls between the cracks
Murray McDavid
Caol Ila 9 Year islay Single Malt
Ex-bourbon Finished in Cognac cask
Cask Strength 54.2% abvBEN NEVIS VS BEN NEVIS
Ex-bourbon Finished in Cognac cask
Cask Strength 54.2% abvBEN NEVIS VS BEN NEVIS
Murray McDavid
Ben Nevis 11 Year Highland Single Malt
Ex-bourbon Finished in Cognac cask
Cask Strength 54.2% abv
Ben Nevis 11 Year Highland Single Malt
Ex-bourbon Finished in Cognac cask
Cask Strength 54.2% abv
Ingelred
Ben Nevis 10 Year Highland Single Malt
Ex-bourbon finished in a Red Wine cask
Cask Strength 59.9% abvLady of the Glen
Dufftown 13 Year Speyside Single Malt
Matured in Ex-bourbon barrel
Cask Strength 55,7% abv
Duncan Taylor
Tormore 11 Year Speyside Single Malt
Matured in Bourbon Hogshead
Cask Strength 53.8% abv
Tormore 11 Year Speyside Single Malt
Matured in Bourbon Hogshead
Cask Strength 53.8% abv
Signatory
Craigellachie 13 Year Speyside Single Malt
Matured in1st fill oloroso sherry butt
Cask Strength 55.9% abv
Craigellachie 13 Year Speyside Single Malt
Matured in1st fill oloroso sherry butt
Cask Strength 55.9% abv
Sake Tasting at The Wine and Cheese Place Town & Country November 2nd
Sake Tasting - Open House
Where: The Wine and Cheese Place Town and Country
When: Saturday, November 2nd from 1-4pm
Did you know St. Louis gets some of the best Sake in the world? This is partly due to our hometown Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi) Darryl Vennard. Darryl will be at the Town & Country location Saturday, November 2nd from 1 - 4pm sampling and educating as only he can. We will have our regular Saturday wine tasting going on too!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
2020 Lindes de Remelluri Rioja
The fantastic 2020 vintage
2020 Lindes de Remelluri Rioja Viñedos de Peciña...$39.99
Al dente fruit aromas of raspberries with some watermelon and cherries with hints of white pepper. Hints of gunpowder. Medium body. Firm tannins with a spicy after taste. Linear and fresh. Pretty tannin texture that is fine and polished. Will age nicely. Drink or hold.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
2020 Lindes de Remelluri Rioja Viñedos de Ábalos...$39.99
Exuberant and aromatic with blackberries, black cherries, perfumes and peaches. Full and rich with density and powerful tannins, yet there is also a brightness and energy here. Muscular, yet it finishes fresh and crunchy. Better after 2025.
Rated 97/100 James Suckling
2020 Lindes de Remelluri Rioja Viñedos de Labastida...$39.99
A fuller and chewier expression here with a medium to full body. Fresh blackberries, mussels, stones and a hint of black pepper. Lots of fruit on the palate with a tangy, peppery finish. Better from 2025.
Rated 92/100 James Suckling
Black berries, dark mushrooms, cloves and slate on the nose follow through to the palate with a medium body, soft and silky tannins and an attractive finish. Lovely tannin tension at the end. Drink or hold.
Rated 95/100 James Suckling
2020 Lindes de Remelluri Rioja Salinillas de Buradon...$42.99
Dark cherries, blueberries, crushed stones and lavender. Nicely chewy on the palate with lots of fine-grained tannins. Long and tight finish. Better in two years.Rated 93/100 James Suckling
Assumption Abbey Fruitcake
A holiday tradition!
We know all the fruitcake jokes, but this one is the real deal. A delicious fruitcake that has received national attention and acclaim. We have been stocking it since the beginning (around 25-30 years).
Assumption Abbey Fruitcake...$39.99 / 2lbs
$49.95 at William Sonoma and $41.95 cheapest price on Amazon
"Assumption Abbey is a secluded Trappist monastery nestled
in the foothills of the Missouri Ozarks. It was established in 1950 by a group of monks from New Melleray Abbey in Dubuque, IA. Through the years, the brothers of Assumption Abbey have continued to live by the centuries old Trappist tradition of contemplation and study, private prayer and common worship, and living by the work of their own hands. When Assumption Abbey was first developing its bakery, the monks sought the help of world class chef Jean-Pierre Augé, who at one time served in the royal employ of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Mr. Augé's assistance, and his generosity in providing the recipe and ideas for production, gave the monks the impetus to go forward with the Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes.Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes are the dark, rich, traditional style of fruitcake. They are baked slowly and aged under the careful supervision of the monks. Everything, from marinating the fruit, to mixing, to baking, to packaging, to aging, to mailing is done right at the monastery by the monks. Assumption Abbey is not a commercial enterprise. It is a way of life, and that way of life, combined with the careful work of the bakers, insures a dedication to
Chef Jean-Pierre Augé was a regular customer at our Rock Hill location for years. He was instrumental in getting the Fruitcakes to us.
2016 Bibbiano Vigna del Capannino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Ready to drink MAGNUM!
Stunning MAGNUM value!!!
2016 Bibbiano Vigna del Capannino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione....$89.99 / 1.5 liter
This red starts out smooth, displaying ripe black cherry and plum flavors, along with earth, iron and woodsy elements. Gains power as this builds on the palate, ending in an extended aftertaste of loam, iron and wild herb accents. Best from 2023 through 2045. 3,300 cases made, 250 cases imported
Rated 95/100 The Wine Spectator
Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength Rum
Mount Gay Eclipse Navy Strength Rum...$26.99 / 700ml
Eclipse Navy Strength
Explore a new depth of flavor with Eclipse Navy Strength, a new limited edition created by Master Blender Trudiann Branker. For this release she took inspiration from the long historical connection between Mount Gay and sailing, creating a high strength Eclipse blend bottled at 57.1% ABV.
Navy Strength History
Navy Strength rum is a historical term dating back to the years when boats would carry large quantities of rum. In the days of cannonball battles, wet gunpowder that would not light would be a death sentence in battle. However, sailors realized if the rum was high enough strength and spilled, the gunpowder would still light and be used, and so this was what was carried on ships, and the term has remained. The historic Navy Strength used in the US was 57.1% abv, and that is the reference Trudiann chose for her Eclipse Navy Strength blend.
2016 Michel Magnien 1er Cru Gevrey Chambertin Cazetiers
We scored a great deal on 18 bottles of this amazing 8 year old 1er Cru Burgundy!!!
The plot is located next to "Clos St Jacques"!!!!
2016 Michel Magnien 1er Cru Gevrey Chambertin Cazetiers...$89.99
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher in the U.S. is $129.99
"A ripe, fresh and well-layered nose combines notes of red and black currant, plum and ample amounts of the sauvage and humus characters. The supple yet well-detailed medium weight plus flavors possess a sleek and muscular mouthfeel while delivering excellent minerality on the delicious if again not particularly complex finish.
Rated 90-92/100 Burghound
Rated 92-94/100 Vinous Media
Rieger Kansas City Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition
Rieger Kansas City Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition...$35.99
2024 Collector Edition!
Holiday Edition Kansas City Whiskey is serving up cheer with our award-winning blend of straight bourbon whiskey, light corn whiskey, and straight rye whiskey, all aged at least four years, as well as a small amount of 15-year-old oloroso sherry from the Williams & Humbert Bodega in Jerez, Spain. Bottled at 92 proof, Kansas City Whiskey is well-balanced, smooth, and slightly sweet. It’s beautiful when served neat or on the rocks, but also works well in classic bourbon- or rye-based cocktails like the Horsefeather, Manhattan, and Old Fashioned. This Eighth annual limited-edition label, designed in collaboration with Charlie Hustle, celebrates the spirit of the season, good music, good friends, and great whiskey
Saturday, October 26, 2024
2023 Theodore Rex Sonoma County Pinot Noir
This should be your Thanksgiving Pinot Noir!!!
2023 Theodore Rex Sonoma County Pinot Noir....$31.99
The cool 2023 vintage provided the perfect conditions for outstanding Pinot Noir. The wine shows the complexity that accompanies a longer growing season, with concentrated red fruits and pitch-perfect acidity. A kiss of new French oak on the finish rounds out the wine - allowing it to be drunk by itself at the end of the day, or paired with a wide variety of medium bodied foods. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered A Special Wine for a Special Cause.
A collaboration between famed winemaker (and friend of the store) Adam Lee, The Wine and Cheese Place, and Olive + Oak.
Available exclusively at The Wine & Cheese Place, Spirit Wine & Craft and O + O Hospitality restaurants. Selected by The Wine & Cheese Place and Olive + Oak. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation.
Here it is getting bottled!!!
Adam Lee, winemaker
Robert Parker, one of the most influential voices in wine criticism, held a strong admiration for Adam Lee's work at Siduri Wines. Parker’s advocacy helped Siduri's wines, especially their Pinot Noir, gain significant recognition. One standout moment was early in Siduri’s history when Parker rated one of Lee’s Pinot Noirs as among the top ten produced in California—a powerful endorsement that set Siduri on a path to prominence. Parker consistently praised Siduri for its dedication to varietal purity and quality across different regions, with Lee's approach capturing the essence of terroir from Oregon down to Santa Barbara.
In addition to quality, Lee's progressive move to screw caps on all Siduri wines by 2011 earned him further respect from Parker. Lee was ahead of his time in combating cork taint—a decision that Parker, a long-time critic of cork issues, found refreshing and innovative. This shift, along with Lee’s precision in Pinot Noir, reinforced his reputation as one of California’s leading Pinot Noir specialists
Spanish Red Vaues
Juicy Red from Catalan!
2022 Herencia Altes Garnacha...$12.99/750mlFine spices and olives to the red berries and red cherries on the nose. This is fruity, juicy and dry on the palate with a medium body and svelte tannins. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.
Rated 90/100 James Suckling
One of our best-sellers is back, for now. Only 3 cases left already!
2018 Era Costana Rioja Reserva...$15.99/750ml
A touch of baking spice on the bouquet enlivens dark-berry notes. This wine has flavors of black cherry, blackberry, clove, salted caramel and Valencia orange, with a touch of olive tapenade. Lustrous tannins dissolve into a bright fruit-filled finish. — Mike DeSimone
Rated 94/100 Wine Enthusiast
2023 Flowers Chardonnay
New Vintage, Great Press!
2023 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma...$41.99/750ml
This distinctive white features a lively, mouthwatering and energetic mix of pomelo, yuzu and lemon sherbet flavors, with hints of sweetgrass, apple blossoms and lime zest. There's also an appealing grip on the finish, reminiscent of the skin of roasted, salted almonds, while a whiff of wild fennel lingers. Drink now through 2033. 23,000 cases madeRated 93/100 Wine Spectator
Patron Tequila Liqueurs Are Back
Both of these have been very hard to find, the XO Cafe has been gone for years!!
Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur...$21.99/750ml
Citrónge Orange is a delicately blended liqueur that delivers a sweet and smooth fresh orange taste. It is perfect for use in both cocktails and gourmet recipes.
2023 Theodore Rex Santa Barbara Chardonnay
New Theodore Rex Chardonnay very limited release!
The wine is a combination of fruit from the Sierra Madre Vineyard in Santa Maria and the Peake Ranch Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. It all went through malolactic fermentation - with aging in all French barrels.
"Santa Barbara’s cool 2023 growing season produced exceptional Chardonnays. The wines are especially perfumed, with great fruit concentration. Rounded out by a kiss of French oak, the wine gains mid-palate weight before finishing crisp, once again showing it’s cool origins. This is a superb Chardonnay designed to enjoy with many different foods, but it’s really easy to drink by itself." - Adam Lee, winemaker
"Santa Barbara’s cool 2023 growing season produced exceptional Chardonnays. The wines are especially perfumed, with great fruit concentration. Rounded out by a kiss of French oak, the wine gains mid-palate weight before finishing crisp, once again showing it’s cool origins. This is a superb Chardonnay designed to enjoy with many different foods, but it’s really easy to drink by itself." - Adam Lee, winemaker
- Whole Cluster Pressed
- Aged in all French oak, 20% new
- 100% Malolactic Fermentation
The premiere release of Theodore Rex Chardonnay comes the remarkable 2023 vintage – One of the greatest and coolest in recent California history. Grapes are picked from two outstanding vineyards – one in the cool, high-acid Sta. Rita hills and the other in (still cool) somewhat richer Santa Maria flatlands. The combination of these two areas – carefully blended – produces a chardonnay that balances lushness with backbone – new world with old.
Adam Lee, winemaker
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) one of the most influential voices in wine reviews, held a strong admiration for Adam Lee's work at Siduri Wines. Parker’s advocacy helped Siduri's wines gain significant recognition and make him one of the most sought after winemakers on the planet.
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) one of the most influential voices in wine reviews, held a strong admiration for Adam Lee's work at Siduri Wines. Parker’s advocacy helped Siduri's wines gain significant recognition and make him one of the most sought after winemakers on the planet.
Selected by The Wine & Cheese Place and Olive + Oak. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. Available exclusively at The Wine & Cheese Place, Spirit Wine & Craft and O + O Hospitality restaurants.
WRC Whiskey Raffle -- October Edition
WRC Whiskey Raffle --
October Edition
WRC emails will go out starting November 1st
Based on last 6 months of purchases
Double Point for the TWCP Single Barrels too!!!
- Penelope MO Single Barrel 10 Year Old Estate Collection
- Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Cask Strength
- Thirteenth Colony Single Barrel Cask Strength
- Old Grand Dad 16 Year Bourbon
- Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary 8 Year Old
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
- Little Book The Infinite
- Col E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon
- Eagle Rare 10 year Bourbon
- Blantons Single Barrel Bourbon
- Weller Special Reserve 750ml
- Weller Special Reserve 1.75 liter
- Caribou Crossing Single Barrel
plus more
Hopewell Stay Frosty Winter Lager
Hopewell Stay Frosty Winter Lager...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
6.0 % Alc / Vol
Stay Frosty is a Winter Lager that stands up to the frigid temps that come with the season. Full-bodied and malty with a pronounced nuttiness and slight caramel sweetness, plus a hint of noble hop spiciness to keep it easy on the palate. Cozy up.
Hopewell Harvest Pale Ale.......Wet-hopped Pale Ale
In stock at Forsyth, New Ballas, Kirkwood and Spirit Wine and Craft
Hopewell Harvest Pale Ale...$13.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Wet-hopped Pale Ale
5.3 % Alc / Vol
A lean and clean American Pale Ale showcasing freshly harvested, un-kilned Amarillo hops from Oregon. These hops — which were picked at peak ripeness, flash-frozen and shipped overnight to our doorstep — present delicate aromas and flavors that are often lost in the kilning process, providing a vibrant window into the hop fields at harvest.
Mikkeller Baghaven
Mikkeller Baghaven Pantao Peach Wild Ale....$21.99 / 750ml
6% ABV
Danish Wild Ale with White Saturn Peaches aged in Wild Ale Barrels for 12-18 months.
Pántáo is our beloved Danish Wild Ale with White Saturn Peaches. Pántáo is bursting with fresh white peach flavor, with a balanced acidity that brings a unique freshness that can be incredibly challenging to capture in a beer. For maceration we chose 1-2 year old Danish Wild Ale barrels, with an average age of just over 18 months. The peaches then macerated (with stones) in the beer for 6 weeks. After maceration, we added a bit of 3 year old Danish Wild Ale to round out the complexity, bringing an incredible amount of character that can only be balanced out by over 700 grams of fresh, succulent white Saturn peaches per liter of beer -Baghaven
Mikkeller Baghaven Rubus of Rose Raspberry Wild Ale....$22.99 / 750ml
Aged 18 months
Mikkeller Baghaven Rubus of Rose is a unique wild ale crafted by Mikkeller’s Baghaven brewery, located in Copenhagen. It’s part of their rustic series, which focuses on wild and mixed fermentation beers aged in oak barrels with various fruit infusions. Rubus of Rose is typically brewed using a blend of Danish barley and wheat, combined with wild yeast strains and bacteria.
The flavor profile of Rubus of Rose is layered and complex, driven by the addition of fresh raspberries (Rubus idaeus) during the aging process, which imparts a deep, vibrant color and an intense, fruity aroma. The beer balances tartness with a subtle sweetness from the raspberries, underscored by earthy, funky notes typical of a well-executed wild ale. On the palate, you’ll often find hints of floral rose alongside the bright, juicy berry character, giving it a slightly vinous quality reminiscent of a fruit-forward natural wine.
Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon Cask Strength
Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon CASK Strength...$64.99
Batch #1
Aged 7 Years
105.8 proof
Aged to Perfection, Crafted with Passion
At Castle & Key, every bottle tells a story. Our 7-year Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is a reflection of our journey—crafted with care, patience, and a deep respect for tradition. From the moment the barrels were filled, we knew we were creating something special. Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is a whiskey embodying the art of waiting; offering bold, rich flavors meant to be enjoyed slowly and repeatedly for years to come.
Aged to Perfection, Crafted with Passion
At Castle & Key, every bottle tells a story. Our 7-year Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is a reflection of our journey—crafted with care, patience, and a deep respect for tradition. From the moment the barrels were filled, we knew we were creating something special. Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is a whiskey embodying the art of waiting; offering bold, rich flavors meant to be enjoyed slowly and repeatedly for years to come.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Komes from Poland
Komes Imperial Stout..$4.49 / 16.9oz bottle
Komes Imperial Stout is a strong and intensive, top-fermented beer brewed with Ukrainian hop varieties (Klon and Slovianka). The flavour is distinctly roasted with coffee and chocolate notes thanks to roasted barley. After long storage in the brewery, the alcohol in the beer does not irritate but rather delicately warming. Rich and oily owing to rye malt. Within 36 months of its minimum shelf life, it becomes smoother and acquires more and more dark fruit notes.
Komes Barley Wine is a malt beverage with natural flavors, featuring a rich and malty character and an intense aroma. A top-fermented beer with a very rich, intense aroma and a complex taste in which malty sweetness perfectly harmonizes with a well-marked but smooth bitterness.
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