2004 Roederer L'Ermitage Brut...$35.99 - our price!
Rated 97/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Wine of the Year!
Nov 30, 2013
Barrel Aged Big O Ginger Liqueur
The Big O BARREL AGED Ginger Liqueur....$64.99
Special limited release of 2 small barrels -- total between both barrels was only 23 bottles.
Nov 29, 2013
Old Crow Reserve - Bargain Bourbon
Rated #1 on Deadspin
Deadspin.com
Old Crow Reserve Bourbon Whiskey...$11.99 / 750ml
The regular Old Crow is a 3 year old and this one is a 4 Year old and a little higher proof.
Old Crow Reserve Bourbon Whiskey...$11.99 / 750ml
The regular Old Crow is a 3 year old and this one is a 4 Year old and a little higher proof.
Old Crow Bourbon is named for the inventor of the sour mash process, Dr. James C. Crow. In fact, in 1835 Old Crow bourbon was the first bourbon to begin using this process that today, has become a standard in the bourbon industry. Old Crow is the original sour mash bourbon.
Old Crow is one of the most historic bourbons. It was served in the presidential homes of Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, and Ulysses S. Grant. Old Crow was enjoyed and praised by the likes of Walt Whitman, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Jack London and Mark Twain.
During the Civil War, regiments from both the North and the South frequently received rations of bourbon. Some historians like to argue that General U.S. Grant received more than his fair share, although his drinking has always been exaggerated. Legend has it that after the battle of Shiloh, in which the Union suffered staggering losses, Grant’s critics came out in legion and went to President Lincoln and demanded Grant’s head, charging that he lacked leadership and drank too much. Lincoln, always a Grant supporter, was reported to have said, “Find out what kind of whiskey he drinks, and send a barrel to my other generals.” Grant, of course, drank Old Crow.
Old Crow is one of the most historic bourbons. It was served in the presidential homes of Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, and Ulysses S. Grant. Old Crow was enjoyed and praised by the likes of Walt Whitman, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Jack London and Mark Twain.
During the Civil War, regiments from both the North and the South frequently received rations of bourbon. Some historians like to argue that General U.S. Grant received more than his fair share, although his drinking has always been exaggerated. Legend has it that after the battle of Shiloh, in which the Union suffered staggering losses, Grant’s critics came out in legion and went to President Lincoln and demanded Grant’s head, charging that he lacked leadership and drank too much. Lincoln, always a Grant supporter, was reported to have said, “Find out what kind of whiskey he drinks, and send a barrel to my other generals.” Grant, of course, drank Old Crow.
Blanton's Bourbon Half Bottles
So we are told that Blanton's Bourbon 750ml size is sold out until Mid-December!
So we bought all the half bottles that were left....not much though.
Half bottles of Bourbon - great gifts...
Blanton's Bourbon...$28.99 / 375ml
Buffalo Trace Bourbon $11.99 / 375ml
Odell Woodcut #7 Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Odell Woodcut #7 Oak Aged Imperial Stout...$18.99
Darkness has eclipsed the Woodcut Series for the 7th offering, a Russian Imperial Stout. The thick and hearty brew boasts a rich chocolate malt flavor with a touch of roasted coffee character. The bold base is enhanced by hints of vanilla, toasted hazelnut and oak from the new barrels. Each Woodcut offering is a truly limited edition beer with a unique flavor that comes from select hops, fine malted barley, and our brewers’ careful aging process. Enjoy!12.5% ABV Alc. by Vol.
Evan Williams Bourbon of the Year
Top 50 Spirits in the World according to The Wine Enthusiast
The #1 Bourbon for 2013 is....
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2002
"Extremely flavored and rich with a lush caramel scent and notes of butterscotch, hazelnut, toffee and fig. Savor with an ice cube or two. The 2002 edition represents the 17th year of production for this bottling.
Rated 97/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2002 is sold out....
But, we just received our next barrel....
We chose our own single barrel of Evan Williams - this is our 3rd single barrel from them
2003 Evan Williams / TWCP Single Barrel
Vintage Bourbon Volume III...$24.99
Barrelled on 04.04.03
Bottled on 10.30.13
Barrel #1042
In stock and online
The #1 Bourbon for 2013 is....
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2002
"Extremely flavored and rich with a lush caramel scent and notes of butterscotch, hazelnut, toffee and fig. Savor with an ice cube or two. The 2002 edition represents the 17th year of production for this bottling.
Rated 97/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2002 is sold out....
But, we just received our next barrel....
We chose our own single barrel of Evan Williams - this is our 3rd single barrel from them
Vintage Bourbon Volume III...$24.99
Barrelled on 04.04.03
Bottled on 10.30.13
Barrel #1042
In stock and online
The Wine Enthusiast Top 25 beers of the year!
The ones in red are still in stock at The Wine and Cheese Place
The ones in blue, we had but are currently sold out.
The rest are not available in Missouri.
#1 New Glarus Wild sour Ale
#2 Rochefort 10
#3 Deschutes Hop Henge IPA
#4 Smuttynose Big Beer Series Baltic Porter
#5 The Bruery Oude Tart
#6 Anchor Porter
#7 Ayinger Brau Weisse Hefe Weizen
#8 Aleman Stone Two Brothers DayMan Coffee IPA
#9 Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter
#10 Allagash FV13
#11 Sam Adams Double Agent IPL
#12 Dogfish Head Sixty One
#13 21st Amendment Hop Crisis
#14 Bocq Blanche de Namur
#15 Karl Strauss Blackball
#16 Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
#17 Harpoon Leviathan IPA
#18 Odell Amuste
#19 Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin
#20 Unit Crooked Line Detour
#21 Founders Dry Hopped Pale Ale
#22 Hangar 24 Double IPA
#23 Hermannsdorfer Schweinsbrau Weisse
#24 Green Flash Green Bullet Triple IPA
#25 Full Sail LTD Recipe No. 05
Click here to see the whole report
#1 New Glarus Wild sour Ale
#2 Rochefort 10
#3 Deschutes Hop Henge IPA
#4 Smuttynose Big Beer Series Baltic Porter
#5 The Bruery Oude Tart
#6 Anchor Porter
#7 Ayinger Brau Weisse Hefe Weizen
#8 Aleman Stone Two Brothers DayMan Coffee IPA
#9 Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter
#10 Allagash FV13
#11 Sam Adams Double Agent IPL
#12 Dogfish Head Sixty One
#13 21st Amendment Hop Crisis
#14 Bocq Blanche de Namur
#15 Karl Strauss Blackball
#16 Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale
#17 Harpoon Leviathan IPA
#18 Odell Amuste
#19 Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin
#20 Unit Crooked Line Detour
#21 Founders Dry Hopped Pale Ale
#22 Hangar 24 Double IPA
#23 Hermannsdorfer Schweinsbrau Weisse
#24 Green Flash Green Bullet Triple IPA
#25 Full Sail LTD Recipe No. 05
Click here to see the whole report
Nov 27, 2013
Goose Island BCS
Marc - says he already has way too many emails -- BCS and variants sold out
Marc at our New Ballas location has heard that a bunch of people are planning on camping out for the BCS on Friday so he has called an audible.
With us getting so little, he wants to avoid wasting people's time and is going to take first come first served reservations via Email. That way you will have a chance of hitting other places Friday morning.
email marc@wineandcheeseplace.com and he will do first come first served.
He will go down the list and send email responses back to confirm.
Marc at our New Ballas location has heard that a bunch of people are planning on camping out for the BCS on Friday so he has called an audible.
With us getting so little, he wants to avoid wasting people's time and is going to take first come first served reservations via Email. That way you will have a chance of hitting other places Friday morning.
email marc@wineandcheeseplace.com and he will do first come first served.
He will go down the list and send email responses back to confirm.
Happy Thanksgiving - store hours
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Wine and Cheese Place
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Thank you very much for a great year so far.
Store Hours for all 4 locations:
Today, Wednesday from 9am-7pm
Closed Thursday - Thanksgiving
Black Friday - 9am-7pm
Saturday - 9am-7pm
Sunday Closed
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Thank you very much for a great year so far.
Store Hours for all 4 locations:
Today, Wednesday from 9am-7pm
Closed Thursday - Thanksgiving
Black Friday - 9am-7pm
Saturday - 9am-7pm
Sunday Closed
And then back to 9am-7pm Monday though Saturday
Nov 26, 2013
Stillwater Debauched - 1st time we have seen this one
Stillwater Debauched...$9.99 / 25oz
Brewed with whole juniper bushes, farmhouse ale yeast (brettanomyces) and a touch of smoke. Like a Viking Saison, yeah.
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Free State Cloud Hopper Imperial IPA
Limited release....in stock at Forsyth and online
IBU - 100
Free State Cloud Hopper Imperial IPA...$9.99 / 4pkTake your love of hops to new heights.
A hop aficionado’s dream, this robust beer boldly combines three highly potent American hop varieties: Columbus, Chinook and Cascade. With its complex flavors and intense hop character, it delivers an experience that’s not for the faint of heart.
MALT VARIETIES
Maris Otter Pale Malt
Munich Malt
Melanoidin Malt
HOP VARIETIES
Columbus
Chinook
Cascade
Crooked Stave - back in stock!
Crooked Stave Vieille Artisanal...$8.99 / 375ml
"Artisan Ale aged in oak barrels. Vieille meaning "Old" is an artisan barrel-aged Saison, lightly dry hopped" -- label
Rated 99/100 RateBeer
Crooked Stave HopSavant ...$8.99 / 375ml
"100% Brettanomyces Pale Ale. Dry Hopped Artisian Ale Fermented in Oak Foeders.
36% Citra, 36% Mosaic, 28% Simcoe. All versions of Hop Savant fall under this listing. Small hop changes in the boil are considered a tweak and any further dry hopping differences don’t constitute a new listing. This is confirmed via the brewer." -- Rated 99/100 RateBeer
"100% Brettanomyces Pale Ale. Dry Hopped Artisian Ale Fermented in Oak Foeders.
36% Citra, 36% Mosaic, 28% Simcoe. All versions of Hop Savant fall under this listing. Small hop changes in the boil are considered a tweak and any further dry hopping differences don’t constitute a new listing. This is confirmed via the brewer." -- Rated 99/100 RateBeer
Jolly Pumpkin is back after a few years!
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire....$8.99 / 750ml
Bottled: 7/23/2013
Bam Noire- Dark Farmhouse Ale
Dark, smooth, delicious. Aromas of worn leather and cool autumn nights. Notes of sweet plum and toasted raisin, hints of coffee and cacao. Lingering tart and refreshing finish. Only available for a few short months. Not to be missed.
4.3% Alc./Vol.
Jolly Pumpkin Oro de Calabaza....$9.99
Bottled 7/30/2013
Oro de Calabaza - Brewed in the Franco-Belgian tradition of strong golden ales. Spicy and peppery with a gentle hop bouquet and the beguiling influence of wild yeast.
#1 Rated Belgian Golden in the World, New York Times
8% Alc./Vol.
Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere....$8.99 / 750ml
Bottled: 8/14/2013
Bam Bière - An artisan farmhouse ale that is golden, naturally cloudy, bottle conditioned and dry hopped for a perfectly refreshing balance of spicy malts, hops and yeast.
Men's Journal- Top 25 Beers in America
4.5% Alc./Vol.
Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca...$8.99 / 750ml
Bottled: 9/12/2013
Calabaza Blanca- Aged in large oak casks and refermented in the bottle, Calabaza Blanca is a Belgian Biere Blanche. Spiced with orange peel and corriander, you'll find it refreshingly tart, with a wonderfully dry finish.
4.8% Alc./Vol.
Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza.....$11.99 / 750ml
Bottled 10/23/2013
Ale aged in oak barrels
Rated 98/100 RateBeerNoel de Calabaza - Deep mahogany and malty, layered hops, figs, raisins, sugar plums, cashews betwixt rum laden truffles.
9% Alc./Vol.
Jolly Pumpkin Fuego del Otono Autumn Fire...$11.99
Bottled 10/29/2013
"Fuego del Otono - To catch a bit of soft radiance in each bottle, we wait for fall colors to begin their bright and fleeting glow before brewing this wonderful ale under their autumn fire. Gentle amber malt blend smooth caramel notes, gently lapping against a shore of distant forgotten spice. A beer to sip, contemplate and enjoy."
Jolly Pumpkin La Roja....$10.99 / 750ml
Bottled 10/21/2013 Blend 32
"La Roja – An artisan amber ale brewed in the Flanders tradition. Deep amber with earthy caramel, spice, and sour fruit notes developed through natural barrel aging. Unfiltered, unpasteurized and blended from barrels ranging in age from two to ten months." -- brewery
Quick news --
In stock now.
Some of these are very, very, very limited -
With the crazy business today and tomorrow, not doing online reservations.
First come first served at Forsyth right now.
Will try to get some online later if there is some left.
Some of these are very, very, very limited -
With the crazy business today and tomorrow, not doing online reservations.
First come first served at Forsyth right now.
Will try to get some online later if there is some left.
- Jolly Pumpkin La Roja
- Jolly Pumpkin Ora de Calabaza
- Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca
- Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere
- Jolly Pumpkin Fuego del Otono
- Jolly Pumpkin Bam Noire
- Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza
- Crooked Stave Hop Savant - back in stock
- Prairie Artisan Ales Eli5abeth - back in stock
- Evil Twin Justin Blaeber
- Stillwater Debauched
- Hermitage Ryetopia Aged in Bourbon Barrels (very limited)
- Evil Twin Imperial Biscottin Bourbon Barrel Aged (very limited)
- 4 Hands Chocolate Milk Stout
- Free State Cloudhopper Imperial IPA 4pk
- Great Divide Peach Grand Cru (very limited)
Tilquin Oude Gueuze
2012/2013 Tilquin Oude Gueuze A l'ancienne 375ml...$10.99
(best before 12/02/2023 batch)
2012/2013 Tilquin Oude Gueuze A l'ancienne 750ml....$19.99
(best before 22/03/2023 batch)
Back in stock, no limit. Last batch of the year. Just a few cases of each.
"Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Old Gueuze Tilquin is made from the blending of 1, 2, and 3 year old lambics. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, this beer is refermented in the bottle. Ingredients: water, malt, yeast, hops." -- back label
6% ABV
Tilquin is the first new Belgian Lambic producer in to open in over 15 years.
I hear that it is a blend of straight Lambics from Cantillon, Boon, and Lindemans.
Nov 25, 2013
Prairie Artisan Ales - back in stock
In stock now and online
Prairie Artisans Ales Standard....$2.99 / 12oz
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Prairie Standard is our everyday beer. Its a light, crisp saison with a hoppy finish. This beer is dry hopped 1lb per bbl with Motueka hops. A lovely New Zealand hop with a spicy lime like flavor and aroma.
ABV5.6%
Prairie Artisan Ale Prairie Ale..$8.99 / pint
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Prairie Ale is our classic saison. We brew this beer with pilsner malt, wheat malt, flaked wheat, and cane sugar. A healthy dose of saaz hops are used to add a spicy element to the beer. Prairie Ale is fermented with a mix of ale yeast, wine yeast, and brettanomyces. Notes of black pepper and pineapple can be found in this beer.ABV8.2%
These are just released and only have 1 and 4 reviews on RateBeer....
"The Beer that Saved Christmas is an old ale aged in oak barrels with a mixture of wild bacteria and notes of chocolate, cherry, vanilla and caramel." - Prairie Artisan Ales
Prairie Artisan Ales Eliza5beth...$8.99 / pint
"Eliza5beth is a golden farmhouse ale that is aged on a small amount of apricots with brett cultures." - Prairie Artisan Ales
Shelton Brothers
Rated 98/100 RateBeer
Prairie Ale is our classic saison. We brew this beer with pilsner malt, wheat malt, flaked wheat, and cane sugar. A healthy dose of saaz hops are used to add a spicy element to the beer. Prairie Ale is fermented with a mix of ale yeast, wine yeast, and brettanomyces. Notes of black pepper and pineapple can be found in this beer.ABV8.2%
These are just released and only have 1 and 4 reviews on RateBeer....
Prairie Artisan Ales The Beer that Saved Christmas...$11.99 / pint
Old Ale Aged in Oak Barrels"The Beer that Saved Christmas is an old ale aged in oak barrels with a mixture of wild bacteria and notes of chocolate, cherry, vanilla and caramel." - Prairie Artisan Ales
Prairie Artisan Ales Eliza5beth...$8.99 / pint
"Eliza5beth is a golden farmhouse ale that is aged on a small amount of apricots with brett cultures." - Prairie Artisan Ales
Shelton Brothers
Pinckney Bend Classic Tonic Syrup
In stock now at Forsyth!
Pinckney Bend Classic Tonic Syrup...$13.99 / 16.92oz
Founders Harvest Ale
Back in stock
Another 5 cases just showed up?
No limit
Another 5 cases just showed up?
No limit
Founders Harvest Ale...$9.39 / 4pk
This liquid dream pours a hazy golden orange straw color with a white, two-finger head. Your first sip of this beer rewards you with a super juicy hop presence bursting with citrus, then finishes to introduce toasted malt undertones.
6.5% ABV70 IBUs
Great sparkler....
We are very excited about these Sparkling wines for the holidays...
Jean Louis Denois makes his amazing sparkling in Limoux, which is best known for its Blanquette de Limoux, made from Mauzac grape. Jean Louis felt that the Mauzac grape was inferior and ripped all of his out to plant traditional Champagne grapes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to make a better sparking wine!
Jean Louis Denois Brut Chardonnay....$19.99
"Denois’s non-vintage Chardonnay Brut Blanc de Blancs. Legally, this “traditional method” wine is merely a vin mousseux, yet it is in fact a tribute to the terroir of Limoux (whose sparkling wine appellation must be based on the local Blanquette de Limoux a.k.a. Mauzac grape, for which Denois evidently has little respect). It will be hard to find a more delicious and interesting sparkling wine for the price. Ripe apricot, grapefruit, blueberries, and lily in the nose lead to an intensely pit-fruited palate that – despite a mere five grams of residual sugar – suggests a hint of sweetness on account of its sheer ripeness. Yet, there are suggestions of saline, chalky minerality here as well, a fine mousse, and a refined finish. This will be easy to guzzle but not to forget. Bravo Denois!" -- The Wine Advocate
Jean-Louis Denois is a troublemaker – for example, he battled the French authorities for the right to plant Riesling in the Languedoc – and we all know that a lot of good (though in his case no right to Riesling) can come from troublemakers.
Jean Louis Denois Rose Sparkling...$21.99
This wine is a rosé de presse, where the red grapes are pressed just until the right amount of color is extracted. This technique lends itself to producing serious, structured sparkling rosés.
This is a very sophisticated, structured, and complex sparkling rosé. The quality of this wine greatly exceeds what many people would expect from this region, which is better known for its large volumes of bulk sparkling wine. Denois’ Pinot Noir Brut Rosé is pale pink in color, with very fine bubbles. This wine is densely packed with strawberry and cherry fruit flavors, with hints of almond and marzipan. The finish is bright
and crisp. Ideal as an aperitif, this wine is also well suited to foods like tuna, salmon, and roast pork loin.
Jean Louis Denois Brut Classique....$19.99
This is an unusual blend of 30% Chardonnay, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 20% Macabeu, combines the complexity and richenss of red grapes with the elegance of the white grapes. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle and the wine spends a minimum of 12 months on the lees before disgorgement.
This wine is a rosé de presse, where the red grapes are pressed just until the right amount of color is extracted. This technique lends itself to producing serious, structured sparkling rosés.
This is a very sophisticated, structured, and complex sparkling rosé. The quality of this wine greatly exceeds what many people would expect from this region, which is better known for its large volumes of bulk sparkling wine. Denois’ Pinot Noir Brut Rosé is pale pink in color, with very fine bubbles. This wine is densely packed with strawberry and cherry fruit flavors, with hints of almond and marzipan. The finish is bright
and crisp. Ideal as an aperitif, this wine is also well suited to foods like tuna, salmon, and roast pork loin.
Jean Louis Denois Brut Classique....$19.99
This is an unusual blend of 30% Chardonnay, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 20% Macabeu, combines the complexity and richenss of red grapes with the elegance of the white grapes. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle and the wine spends a minimum of 12 months on the lees before disgorgement.
Nov 23, 2013
Willett Rye
Willett Rye - a little bit in stock at all 4 locations while supply lasts
Willett Family Estate Bottled Rye....$35.99
55% Alc. By Vol. (110 Proof)
Color: Mahogany
Nose: Intensity – 3; A very nice nose @ 110 Proof. Spearmint, pine forest, benzoin, cinnamon,
woody cologne
Palate: Light molasses notes, clean & crisp rye notes, more mint, salty mouthfeel, fresh linens,
clean clothes; with water added it turns very creamy & elegant for a 110 Proof Whiskey
Finish: Length – 3; Spearmint, pepper, almonds, ginger
Overall Impressions: These rich, woodsy cologne notes on the nose followed by classic rye mint notes mixes with this fresh, clean, crisp, taste and mouthfeel with ample mint prevailing and an dreamy candy sweetness.
Evil Twin Hipster Ale in CANS
Evil Twin Hipster Ale...$8.49 / 4pk CANS
Perhaps you heard of a worldwide beer-movement that tributes favorite hipster neighbourhoods across the globe. First came Istedgade, Copenhagen then Södermalm, Stockholm followed by Williamsburg, New York and Shoreditch, London accompanied by Trastevere, Rome & last El Raval, Barcelona. If you feel excluded because you’re hip but your city is not, this cutting-edge, ‘hip without borders’ pale ale is an homage to you – the global hipster. Cheers!
Rated 94/100 RateBeer
Nov 22, 2013
Two vintages of Cepparello - both 95 points
In stock at Forsyth now
2009 Isole e Olena Cepparello...$64.99
The extraordinary 2010 Cepparello (100% Sangiovese aged up to 18 months in oak, one-third new) presents fine nuances of red berry, cherry, spice, tar, licorice, wet earth and forest leaf. The bouquet is very elegant but this wine delivers power too with tight structure that immediately wraps around the palate. Somewhere in the crossroads between tradition and modernity, Cepparello is a stunning wine. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
A longtime favorite. Aromas of blueberries and flowers follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a ripe and rich finish. Lots going on here. Give it a year or two to come together. Pure Sangiovese. Best after 2014.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
2010 Isole e Olena Cepparello...$64.99
The 2009 Cepparello is gorgeous. It brings together the radiance and ripeness of a warmer year with the medium-bodied structure of a cooler vintage. Today the 2009 is a bit reticent and appears headed for a period of dormancy. From time to time hints of its ultimate potential come through in attractive layers of dark red fruit. The rich, textured finish bodes well for the future. Paolo De Marchi describes 2009 as a year with a cold spring and a hot summer that also brought hail in early August. The 2009 Cepparello is clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
2009 Isole e Olena Cepparello...$64.99
The extraordinary 2010 Cepparello (100% Sangiovese aged up to 18 months in oak, one-third new) presents fine nuances of red berry, cherry, spice, tar, licorice, wet earth and forest leaf. The bouquet is very elegant but this wine delivers power too with tight structure that immediately wraps around the palate. Somewhere in the crossroads between tradition and modernity, Cepparello is a stunning wine. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
A longtime favorite. Aromas of blueberries and flowers follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a ripe and rich finish. Lots going on here. Give it a year or two to come together. Pure Sangiovese. Best after 2014.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
2010 Isole e Olena Cepparello...$64.99
The 2009 Cepparello is gorgeous. It brings together the radiance and ripeness of a warmer year with the medium-bodied structure of a cooler vintage. Today the 2009 is a bit reticent and appears headed for a period of dormancy. From time to time hints of its ultimate potential come through in attractive layers of dark red fruit. The rich, textured finish bodes well for the future. Paolo De Marchi describes 2009 as a year with a cold spring and a hot summer that also brought hail in early August. The 2009 Cepparello is clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
Rated 93/100 James Suckling
Nov 21, 2013
Eat more nuts! New study...
Make sure you pick up some of The Wine and Cheese Place mixed nuts
- The Wine and Cheese Place nuts are dry roasted - no oils
- no preservatives
- roasted fresh in each of our stores.
Eating nuts 'may prolong life'
By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News
People who regularly eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the largest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those munching on a daily portion. The US team said nut eaters were likely to also have healthy lifestyles, but the nuts themselves were also contributing to their longer lifespan. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link The study followed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people consumed nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study.
People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts.
Up to four portions was linked to a 13% reduction in deaths and a daily handful of nuts cut the death rate during the study by 20%.
Lead researcher Dr Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, said: "The most obvious benefit was a reduction of 29% in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction - 11% - in the risk of dying from cancer." Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle - including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. This was accounted for during the study, for example to eliminate the impact of smoking on cancer rates. The researchers acknowledge that this process could not completely account for all of the differences between those regularly eating nuts and those not. However, they said it was "unlikely" to change the results. They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol, inflammation and insulin resistance.
Victoria Taylor, senior dietician at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This study shows an association between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease. "While this is an interesting link, we need further research to confirm if it's the nuts that protect heart health, or other aspects of people's lifestyle. "Nuts contain unsaturated fats, protein and a range of vitamins and minerals and make a good swap for snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits. "Choosing plain, unsalted options rather than honeyed, salted, dry-roasted or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down." The study was funded by the US National Institutes of Health and the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation.
Up to four portions was linked to a 13% reduction in deaths and a daily handful of nuts cut the death rate during the study by 20%.
Lead researcher Dr Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, said: "The most obvious benefit was a reduction of 29% in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction - 11% - in the risk of dying from cancer." Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle - including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. This was accounted for during the study, for example to eliminate the impact of smoking on cancer rates. The researchers acknowledge that this process could not completely account for all of the differences between those regularly eating nuts and those not. However, they said it was "unlikely" to change the results. They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol, inflammation and insulin resistance.
Victoria Taylor, senior dietician at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This study shows an association between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease. "While this is an interesting link, we need further research to confirm if it's the nuts that protect heart health, or other aspects of people's lifestyle. "Nuts contain unsaturated fats, protein and a range of vitamins and minerals and make a good swap for snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits. "Choosing plain, unsalted options rather than honeyed, salted, dry-roasted or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down." The study was funded by the US National Institutes of Health and the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation.
Also reported on NPR - read more
Great value from Tuscany
2010 Il Molino de Grace Toscana Il Volano....$15.99
Showing depth to the cherry, raspberry, licorice and spice flavors, this red is balanced and well-structured, with a lingering finish of fruit and spice. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases made. –BS
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator
Foie Gras and Duck Fat
In stock at our Forsyth location in the freezer next to the deli case.
Raisin River Foie Gras
Farbrique Delices Rendered Duck Fat
Better than butter ! Use rendered duck fat to make your own confit and to sauté potatoes and vegetables.
Great Value in Chardonnay
Great Chardonnay on sale now
French in style with an elegant minerality and complexity combined with the slightest caramel and brown sugar notes. Aromas of a green apples medley and more floral honeysuckle lead to a palate that is both silky and alive. Welcome flavors of honey and baked bread from sur lees aging while maintaining a delicious fruit profile and Meyer lemon cake.
Very versatile. This wine is so well balanced with excellent acidity that it will perfectly pair with a number of foods. Will be particularly delicious with an aromatic roasted chicken cooked with lemons, garlic and herbs. Or try with a range of seafood dishes, grilled chicken, pork or veal.
Very versatile. This wine is so well balanced with excellent acidity that it will perfectly pair with a number of foods. Will be particularly delicious with an aromatic roasted chicken cooked with lemons, garlic and herbs. Or try with a range of seafood dishes, grilled chicken, pork or veal.
"The question that begs to be answered is why so many producers ignore what Cartlidge and Browne does better than just about anybody else in the state – produce fruit forward, pure, varietally correct, delicious wines.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Price good through November 30, 2013
Ola Dubh 30th Anniversary Limited Ale
Very limited - just received 12 more bottels
In stock at Forsyth and online
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 30 year Anniversary...$13.99 / 11oz
Aged in 30 Year Highland Park Casks
Rated 99 percentile on RateBeer
"Ola Dubh (or ‘Black Oil’) is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park, Distiller of the Year*. It is based on Harviestoun’s award-winning Old Engine Oil. With more than a stylistic nod to the classic Imperial Porters (and Stouts) of the nineteenth century, this deliciously rich, dark, 8% a.b.v. beer is the first ale to be aged in malt whisky casks from a named distillery and, with traceable casks and numbered bottles, the rest with genuine provenance. Ola Dubh will initially be available in three different expressions; the initial release will be of small batches aged in casks formerly used to mature Highland Park 12 Year Old, Highland Park 16 Year Old and Highland Park 30 Year Old. Further variants are planned for the future. Ola Dubh is, in the words of beer aficionado Owen D.L. Barstow: “The most interesting new British beer I have tried in years.” Retaining the appearance of used motor oil from which the beer gets its name, it is deep dark brown, dense and oily. On the nose there are notes of true oil and cocoa as well as faint smoke and heathery peat from the whisky casks. Although lighter in body that its appearance suggests, Ola Dubh is pithy, oily, salty and bitter on the palate. The finish is exceptional; burnt and bitter notes with an interplay of late hop characters, orange oil, fruity tartness and then delicate, fragrant smoke." -- importer
In stock at Forsyth and online
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 30 year Anniversary...$13.99 / 11oz
Aged in 30 Year Highland Park Casks
Rated 99 percentile on RateBeer
"Ola Dubh (or ‘Black Oil’) is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park, Distiller of the Year*. It is based on Harviestoun’s award-winning Old Engine Oil. With more than a stylistic nod to the classic Imperial Porters (and Stouts) of the nineteenth century, this deliciously rich, dark, 8% a.b.v. beer is the first ale to be aged in malt whisky casks from a named distillery and, with traceable casks and numbered bottles, the rest with genuine provenance. Ola Dubh will initially be available in three different expressions; the initial release will be of small batches aged in casks formerly used to mature Highland Park 12 Year Old, Highland Park 16 Year Old and Highland Park 30 Year Old. Further variants are planned for the future. Ola Dubh is, in the words of beer aficionado Owen D.L. Barstow: “The most interesting new British beer I have tried in years.” Retaining the appearance of used motor oil from which the beer gets its name, it is deep dark brown, dense and oily. On the nose there are notes of true oil and cocoa as well as faint smoke and heathery peat from the whisky casks. Although lighter in body that its appearance suggests, Ola Dubh is pithy, oily, salty and bitter on the palate. The finish is exceptional; burnt and bitter notes with an interplay of late hop characters, orange oil, fruity tartness and then delicate, fragrant smoke." -- importer
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Back in stock - fresh batch bottles 10/24
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale...$8.99 / 6pk
Festive fresh hop holiday fun.The start of Celebration season is a festive event. We can’t start brewing until the first fresh hops have arrived, but once they have the season is officially under way! First brewed in 1981, Celebration Ale is one of the earliest examples of an American-style IPA and one of the few hop-forward holiday beers. Famous for its intense citrus and pine aromas, Celebration is bold and intense, featuring Cascade, Centennial and Chinook hops—honoring everything we have at Sierra Nevada.
Festive fresh hop holiday fun.The start of Celebration season is a festive event. We can’t start brewing until the first fresh hops have arrived, but once they have the season is officially under way! First brewed in 1981, Celebration Ale is one of the earliest examples of an American-style IPA and one of the few hop-forward holiday beers. Famous for its intense citrus and pine aromas, Celebration is bold and intense, featuring Cascade, Centennial and Chinook hops—honoring everything we have at Sierra Nevada.
Anchor 2013 Christmas Ale is here
Just arrived at Forsyth!
Anchor Christmas Ale 2013...$16.99 / magnum
2013 Anchor Christmas Ale. New tree. New recipe. Same traditions.
Every year since 1975 the brewers of Anchor Steam® Beer have brewed a distinctive and unique Christmas Ale, which is available from early November to mid-January. The Ale’s recipe is different every year—as is the tree on the label—but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew. Our tree for 2013 is the California White Fir. It was hand drawn by local artist James Stitt, who has been creating Christmas Ale labels for us since 1975.
Not everyone who came to California in 1849 came in search of gold. A few came in search of trees. English botanist William Lobb was one such plant hunter. As a collector of California’s exotic flora for English nurseries, Lobb (born in East Cornwall in 1809; died in San Francisco in 1864) was responsible for the introduction of fifty-eight species of California plants to English gardens, including Giant Sequoia and California White Fir.
Each year our Christmas Ale gets a unique label and a unique recipe. Although our recipes must remain a secret, many save a few bottles from year to year. Properly refrigerated, the beer remains intriguing and drinkable for years. Different nuances emerge as the flavor mellows slightly, much like the memories of great holiday seasons past. Celebrate the holidays with Anchor Christmas Ale, an Anchor tradition since 1975.
Every year since 1975 the brewers of Anchor Steam® Beer have brewed a distinctive and unique Christmas Ale, which is available from early November to mid-January. The Ale’s recipe is different every year—as is the tree on the label—but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew. Our tree for 2013 is the California White Fir. It was hand drawn by local artist James Stitt, who has been creating Christmas Ale labels for us since 1975.
Not everyone who came to California in 1849 came in search of gold. A few came in search of trees. English botanist William Lobb was one such plant hunter. As a collector of California’s exotic flora for English nurseries, Lobb (born in East Cornwall in 1809; died in San Francisco in 1864) was responsible for the introduction of fifty-eight species of California plants to English gardens, including Giant Sequoia and California White Fir.
Each year our Christmas Ale gets a unique label and a unique recipe. Although our recipes must remain a secret, many save a few bottles from year to year. Properly refrigerated, the beer remains intriguing and drinkable for years. Different nuances emerge as the flavor mellows slightly, much like the memories of great holiday seasons past. Celebrate the holidays with Anchor Christmas Ale, an Anchor tradition since 1975.
Tallgrass mix 8 pack!
Tallgrass Mix Pack...$15.99 / 8 Cans
The new Tallgrass 8 pack is in stock and includes the new ....
Tallgrass Vanilla Bean Buffalo Sweat
Urban Chestnut Mix Pack
In stock now at The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth
That’s right, St. Louis! Urban Chestnut Brewing Company is releasing another sampler pack featuring Fall flavors. Besides finding two bottles each of Winged Nut Chestnut Ale and Zwickel Unfiltered Bavarian Lager inside, you’ll also find two bottles each of our Dorfbier Munich Dunkel and our Pilgrim 7 Seven Grain Pale Ale.
Here is some info of the two new beers in the pack
Urban Chestnut Reverence Series #3 Dorfbier Dunkel Lager
"Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original bier of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dorfer). This everyday beer ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend...the Hallertau hop...in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Halltertau. Prost!" - label
Urban Chestnut Revolution Series #7 Pilgrim 7 Grain Ale
"Harvesters rejoice! IN celebration of the seasons of "Reap" and Thanks" we introduce this bounty for your table - a sessionable ale brewed with seven (that's right, seven) different grains; Oats, Sorghum, Wheat, Barley, Rice, Corn, and Rye. The result...a tasty, "cornucopia of flavors" ale. Prost!" - label
Barrel Aged 2nd Shift LSD
Just filled by 2nd Shift Brewing
11/21/13
plus
= delicious in a few months!
Stay tuned for the next batch of Bourbon Barrel Aged LSD
at The Wine and Cheese Place
Nouveau time!
2013 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau...$8.49
net, no case discount.
2013 Bouchard Beaujolais Nouveau...$8.99
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