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Saturday, April 20, 2024

Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala and Burratine




In stock now at Forsyth, New Ballas, Kirkwood and Olive Ovation



Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala
and
Burratine

Friday, April 19, 2024

Another Single Barrel Pick at Side Project Brewing!

HUGE NEWS!

We are going to pick another Single Barrel Pick at Side Project Brewing!
We are doing another barrel tasting with Cory and Karen King at Side Project Brewing. They are allowing us to bring some customers to taste and you will help select a single barrel of beer to be bottled exclusive for The Wine and Cheese Place. Everyone in attendance will be guaranteed a chance to purchase a bottle of that beer when it is bottled.

We are still working on details - but here is what we know now
  • We will be inviting 8-10 customers to helps us taste and select, like the first event.
  • The event should be sometime in May at Side Project Brewing. Date should be announced soon!!!
  • We will invite top beer supporters with a very heavy emphasis on Side Project beer supporters at our stores (you must be a member of our rewards club) and our other TWCP beers.
  • Selection will be based on purchases since November 1st up until a few weeks before the event. Date will be announced as soon as we know.
We do have some Side Project in stock now and more coming soon



Cory and Karen King put on an amazing event last time-
Here are some pictures from our first single barrel selection

4 Hands Brewing Yes. Tea Hard Iced Tea



4 Hands Brewing Yes. Tea Hard Iced Tea....$9.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Crafted using real black tea and all-natural ingredients including zesty lemon, YES.TEA is extraordinarily refreshing and perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics in the park, concerts and festivals or any moment you’d like to make a little sweeter. Enjoy YES.TEA guilt-free as each serving contains only 100 calories and two grams of carbs. | ABV: 4.8%

Boulevard / Toppling Goliath Elusive Super Hazy IPA

So far, we received very little - only at Forsyth now
Best to reserve it online if you are interest - we hope to get more next week
(along with the Toppling Goliath brewed version of this)



Boulevard / Toppling Goliath Elusive Super Hazy IPA....$15.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Do you hear that? Something big is lurking beyond the veil. Our heroine, Space Camper, has teamed up with our friends at Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. in search of the biggest, juiciest, haziest IPA in the galaxy. Little do they know that you've already stumbled onto the treasure, the thunder that was once elusive is in your hand. Using the finest hops grown since the cretaceous period, Elusive Thunder is so hop-forward, it took two breweries to produce it.
Hold on to your butts.

Woodford Reserve 150th Kentucky Derby 2024 Release


New 2024 Edition is here!!!

Woodford Reserve 150th Kentucky Derby 2024 Release...$46.99 / liter
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150 commemorative bottle, 2024 release. Woodford Reserve proudly honors the 150th running of this legendary race. This 2024 very special edition bottle captures the essence of the Kentucky Derby's storied history without specific reference to any single horse or event (unlike previous additions). A must-have for all collectors including bourbon enthusiasts and horse racing fans. This bottle embodies the spirit of the Kentucky Derby and the unparalleled quality of Woodford Reserve. 


2021 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc

SOLD OUT

This wine beat all the very expensive big name White Bordeaux wines on the list!
Unfortunately only 2 cases were available. 
We are limiting it to 3 bottles per person to spread it around.  Order online to make sure you get some. 

2021 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc...$29.99
The flagship wine from renowned winemaker Kevin Judd, who founded this winery with wife Kimberley in 2009 after 25 years at Cloudy Bay. Sourced from sites across the region, it is fermented using wild yeasts in old French oak barriques where it rests on lees for six months. Roger Jones: Stylish balance of fruit to herbaceous notes, multi-layered with a crunchy texture, mellow yellow summer field flowers. The elegance at the end is quite remarkable. Freddy Bulmer: Attractive and clean on the nose, plenty of primary fruit but also a nice amount of savoury character from the oak. Well balanced and really quite a serious wine. Cat Lomax: Expressive, punchy nose. Great concentration, tonnes of luscious Sauvignon fruit supported by very smart use of oak. Tastes like pricey white Bordeaux. Delicious.
Rated 97/100 Decanter Magazine
The 2021 Wild Sauvignon is superb; the wine has all the tilt and lift of Sauvignon Blanc and all the richness from the maturation vessels, plus something extra from the low-yielding but excellent 2021 vintage. This is an exciting wine that is already so balanced and poised. Excellent. Drink it now (most will) or cellar it for up to 20 years, maybe more? 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate


"Must-try Sauvignon Blanc wines: 25 top" - Decanter Magazine
#1 - 2021 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon - Rated 97/100

These next ones all rated 96/100
Check out the retail prices on these wines!!!
#2 Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc  2022 --  $208 (average price per bottle on Wine Searcher)
#3 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2022 $677 (average price per bottle on Wine Searcher)
#4 Château Margaux Pavillon Blanc 2022 $389 (average price per bottle on Wine Searcher)
#5 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2022 $163 (average price per bottle on Wine Searcher)

Thursday, April 18, 2024

La Rousse Malbec



Our favorite Malbec Value is back!  
2020 La Rousse Malbec...$12.99
 The La Rousse Malbec is a silky, approachable Malbec with lush, soft tannins. The wine has nice deep purple color, and juicy blackberry, red licorice, and plum flavors. The delicious fruit flavors are accented by hints of coffee and tobacco, which add a bit of depth and complexity to the wine. The La Rousse Malbec is a wonderfully versatile red wine that can be paired with everything from barbeque, lamb, and a traditional casssoulet, to burgers and pizza.
About the Artist: The image on the label was painted by the Ohio artist Kate Morgan. Kate is an award winning, emerging artist based in Columbus, Ohio. She is best know for her figurative prints and paintings. If you would like to see more of her work please visit: katemorganimagedesign.com

Don Vincente Tequila

We are excited to finally get Don Vincente
Certified Additive Free
NOM 1579


Don Vicente is naturally handcrafted in Destileria El Pandillo, located in the Highlands of Jalisco in a famous tequila town called Jesus Maria. Destileria El Pandillo is one of the best, most sustainable, and most innovative distilleries in the world. It has topped many lists as the best tequila distillery in Mexico.
This is all masterminded by our master distiller Ing. Felipe J. Camarena. Felipe Camarena is a 3rd generation Tequila Distiller and a 6th generation Agave Farmer, a family tradition going all the way back to 1861. His main goal is to produce the cleanest, most natural, and traditionally made tequila there can be. Camarena is also an engineer by profession. The way he mixes his engineering skills along with his tequila knowledge can be seen throughout El Pandillo in the most innovative and impressive way.



Don Vincente Tequila Blanco...$46.99
Certified Additive Free
Don Vicente Blanco is all-natural, exceptionally clean, and clear. A straightforward sweetness from the cooked Blue Weber Agave and a delicious minerality and earthiness from the +450 ft deep well water.  Oxygenated for a whole day for a softer, lighter, and buttery mouthfeel, making the flavors perfectly balanced. The more you drink it, the more pleasant it will be.
The perfect sipping tequila.

Don Vincente Tequila Reposado...$54.99
Certified Additive Free
Remarkably smooth. The same body of Don Vicente Blanco rested in used American White Oak Bourbon barrels for less than a year.
The aging adds a complexity of aromas and flavors. The cooked Blue Weber Agave, minerality, and earthiness are all still very present due to the used barrel not overpowering them; with hints of vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch.  A rich and buttery mouthfeel.


Very limited!
Don Vincente Tequila Extra Añejo.....$149.99
Certified Additive Free
Don Vicente Extra Añejo is aged for at least 3 years in used American White Oak Bourbon barrels. It packs an explosion of aromas & flavors.
The cooked Blue Weber Agave is still present at the center of this Extra Añejo, with hints of oak, fruit, caramel, and butterscotch around it. The oxygenation keeps all the flavors very well balanced, preventing any flavor from overtaking the other.  Unbelievably smooth.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Okar Island Bitter

 
Okar Island Bitter...$32.99 / 750ml
Bitter in the Front,
Party in the Back.
Island bitter liqueur is an epic example of some of the rarest and ancient ingredients on earth, native to the coastal rainforests of Australia.
Juicy, vibrant and bitter - this little guy is perfect in your next Negroni, or with a bit of pineapple and coconut soda for some tropical refreshment.
24% Alc/Vol

Mother's Brewing Atomic Mom Hazy IPA

 
Mother's Brewing Atomic Mom Hazy IPA...$9.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
Our new IPA series, Atomic Mom, features three varieties, you can enjoy the fruity notes of our Hazy, the crisp, dry finish of the American or the rich, hoppy flavor of an Imperial. If you can’t decide, don’t have a nuclear meltdown.
6%ABV

Open House Tasting Featuring Investment Bourbon Co. at The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth

Forsyth - Saturday April 20th from 12pm to 2pm
Meet Michael Steinkamp of Investment Whiskey!


At the (In)famous Bar
Inside the Clayton Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Boulevard
Investment Bourbon Port Cask Finished...$84.99
297 bottles made Port Cask Finish
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks is a single barrel cask strength, with an ABV of 52.5% (105 proof). The inaugural release was created with a hand selected, sweet mash, pot-stilled bourbon made with a four-grain mash and aged for five years in a traditional barrel rickhouse in Kentucky, before being moved to a ruby port wine barrel, where it was aged for an additional 12 weeks. The nose is sweet vanilla, raisin and toffee with stone fruit, tobacco, leather, and grains on the front of the palate. Herbal and citrus form in the center of the palate, and the finish has notes of honey, lemon, and port wine. 
 Investment Bourbon Madeira Cask Finished...$84.99
273 bottles made
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks is a single barrel cask strength, with an ABV of 54.7% (109.4 proof). The second release was created with a hand selected, sweet mash, pot-stilled bourbon made with a four-grain mash and aged for five years in a traditional barrel rickhouse in Kentucky, before being moved to a madeira wine barrel, where it was aged for an additional 16 weeks.
The nose is spiced pear and apple with crisp Granny Smith apples on the front of the palate. Bubble gum and rum form in the center of the palate, and the finish has notes of peppery spice and madeira wine.

Available to purchase online too




Michael Steinkamp of Investment Whiskey
Investment Whiskey is based in Arnold, Missouri (Jefferson County) and was founded by Michael Steinkamp in 2023. Michael is an Arnold native that has a passion for whiskey and has for many years. He has put his knowledge, ingenuity, skill, and passion into creating a unique whiskey brand that focuses on single barrel, cask strength whiskey that is never mass produced.
The whiskey itself is curated from 11th generation and platinum award winning distiller, Royce Neeley and the Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, Kentucky. Michael traveled to the Neeley Family Distillery to handpick the barrels for our whiskey. After the best were selected, they were placed in finishing barrels to give us the unique, one of a kind whiskey we have today.

We make whiskey we like… not whiskey for profit. Each offering is different from the next, showcasing its own complexity and unique flavors, while telling a passionate story of craftsmanship, tradition and the legacy of whiskey-making. So today, invest in a good time and raise your glasses to toast this remarkable spirit!



James E. Pepper Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old Decanter



Back in stock now!!!
New Batch #032
107.8 proof
James E. Pepper Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old Decanter....$59.99
Small batch blend of bourbon distilled at the Historic James E. Pepper Distillery, DSP-KY-5
The rich history of our distillery and the legacy of Colonel James E. Pepper is celebrated in our newest product — James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter.
This custom bottle is a re-creation of a decanter from our distillery in the 1940s. We are thrilled and honored to continue the legacy of the Pepper family.

Stranahan's Mountain Angel 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey

We scored some more bottles!
Stranahan's Mountain Angel 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey...$122.99
Batch No. 4
90.2 proof
Due to Denver’s high altitude and the usage of new American Charred Oak barrels, Mountain Angel had a unique angel’s share loss that allowed Stranahan’s to achieve a 10-Year-Old Single Malt with a depth of flavors and aromas comparable to a Scotch Whisky more than twice its age.
After 10 years in new American oak barrels, Stranahan’s Mountain Angel is pushing the boundaries of American Single Malt Whiskey, producing a flavor profile never before achieved in the category. Mountain Angel’s very limited quantities is a testament to premium quality, patience and the small batch approach associated with Stranahan’s.
*Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 10 Year is a limited product with a new batch crafted and released annually. The flavor and quality of the whiskey remain consistent across batches, as there are no variations in the product from batch to batch. You may receive any batch number when making a purchase.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Narrow Gauge DDH Fallen Flag IPA






Fresh batch!! 
Canned 4/15, hard to read, maybe 4/10 - but April for sure
Narrow Gauge DDH Fallen Flag IPA...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

DOUBLE DRY HOPPED
American IPA dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops
7% ABV

Tequila Tasting at Spirit Wine and Craft

 
This Friday, April 19th from 4-6pm at Spirit Wine & Craft
5760 Chippewa St.
Try El Bandito Yankee Blanco and Reposado tequila - certified additive free by Tequila Matchmaker!

Huber's Starlight TWCP / Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey

Wow! A great new barrel!
Huber's Starlight TWCP / Single Barrel Wheat Whiskey....$69.99
Wheat Whiskey --  we got the first Wheat single barrel release from Starlight
  • 120.3 proof
  • Barrel #23 3206
  • Mash Bill – 80% Wheat, 20% malted Barley.
  • Age – 6.5years
Barrel – Sequin Moreau Cooperage (Vanilla Toast), 2 year Air Dried, Char #1, Toasted Head.
Entry proof – 118

Left Hand Brewing White NITRO Belgian-Style Wheat

 
Left Hand Brewing White NITRO Belgian-Style Wheat...$12.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Belgian White Nitro
Super Smooth & Crisp with Citrus and Spice.
White Nitro unites the classic Belgian-style wheat beer with nitrogen-infused smoothness. Pouring with a luxurious cascade, a hazy golden body is revealed and crowned by a white, pillowy head. Delicate and creamy, it balances subtle malt sweetness with invigorating zesty orange citrus and the herbal essence of coriander, crafting a uniquely refreshing and remarkably smooth drinking experience.
  • ABV 4.8%
  • MALT Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt, Acidulated Malt, Flaked Wheat, Rolled Oats
  • OTHER Coriander, Bitter & Sweet Orange Peel

BrewDog Wanderlust Variety Pack

 
BrewDog Wanderlust Variety Pack...$19.99 / 12pk 12oz cans
Introducing our NEW variety pack– Wanderlust. Featuring four international brews that originated from our breweries across the world.

Experience the decadent flavors of Lucky Break, Cerveza Libre, Neon Dream, and Almost Famous. Each style is a little different, but equally delicious, so go ahead and take a beer-y trip with us.

BrewDog Wingman Tropical Storm Imperial IPA

 
BrewDog Wingman Tropical Storm Imperial IPA...$11.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
TROPICAL. HOPPY. SMOOTH.
An infinitely crushable tropical punch imperial IPA with bright and juicy notes of guava, mango, passionfruit, and light citrus. Checking in at 9.5% ABV this beer will do a better job at "wingmanning" for you than your college roommate ever did.

Jack Daniel's / TWCP Single Barrel Proof Rye

SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME!!

We are more than excited to finally receive this barrel!  
We have been waiting for so long!!

"aged to perfection at the top of one of the highest 
elevated barrelhouses, 1-09, on Coy Hill"

This is where some of the best Jack barrels come from!

Jack Daniel's / TWCP Single Barrel Proof Rye....$72.99
  • 130.3 proof
  • Barrel House 1-09 (high on Coy Hill)
  • Barrel No. 24-01554
  • Bottling date 2.14.24 (Valentine's Day Barrel!!!)
  • 70 percent rye, 18 percent corn, and 12 percent malted barley
  • 186 bottle yield


Our barrel came from the same warehouse as....
Jack Daniel's Heritage Barrel Collection
“Heritage Barrel” expression of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel was crafted with a low temperature, heavy toasted barrel which created a light but rich char full of deep flavor. A lower 100 proof entry proof allows our grain bill to assert itself creating a special Tennessee whiskey with notes of light baking spices, vanilla, and toasted oak with a long, lingering finish, aged to perfection at the top of one of the highest elevated barrelhouses, 1-09, on Coy Hill WC. What emerges is a flavorful and rich Tennessee Whiskey." -- Jack Daniels Website

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Re/Define Single Malt Scotch

Just named #2 Whiskey of the Year 2024!


Very limited!
50% ABV
Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Re/Define Single Malt Scotch...$169.99
Matured exclusively on Islay, primarily in ex-Bourbon casks and a small number of wine casks, The Bruichladdich Eighteen is the epitome of Bruichladdich's signature unpeated house style. Full bodied and beautifully fragrant, notes of honey, butterscotch, and citrus orange open on the nose, with a medley of tropical fruits and toasted mellow oak lingering on the palate.
"This is an ultra-high provenance single malt. Every single element of The Bruichladdich Eighteen - from the specific harvest and barely varietals used to the exact casks it has matured in - is fully traceable. Which, for a whisky of this age, is quite incredible. 18 years ago, we distilled spirit from our first ever crop of home-grown Islay barley and our passion to diversify and champion our cereal growing programme has never wavered. It’s about making delicious whisky with real provenance which also benefits our community – and The Bruichladdich Eighteen is the embodiment of this ethos.” - head distiller

BARLEY VERIATAL:
The Bruichladdich Eighteen is made using a combination of Scottish Mainland, Islay and Organic barley, with each varietal and harvest fully traceable from farm to bottle
MALTING: Unpeated
DISTILLATION: Distilled in 2004, single vintage expression
MATURATION PROFILE: The single malt has matured exclusively on Islay primarily in ex-bourbon casks. These bourbon casks, together with a smaller number of Sauternes and Port casks, are vatted and married for nine months before bottling to balance Bruichladdich’s signature floral and fruity character.

Vergano Fragola Organic Strawberry Liqueur




Vergano Fragola Organic Strawberry Liqueur...$31.99
USDA Organic 
The company received the certification for producing organic products from the national organization “Valoritalia” in 2015.  Traceability of ingredients is a guarantee of absolute transparency and purity; the whole chain is bio-certified and subjected to accurate controls.
This is an all-natural product; therefore, color may slightly vary and is sensitive to light. There may also be sediment over time from the natural fruit pulp. No artificial coloring or flavoring.
PRODUCTION PROCESS

Harvest Season and Varietal is Dependent on Fruit Sugar Levels to Maintain Consistency

[ Organic Italian Strawberries + Wheat Neutral Alcohol ]
x 15 Days + Cold-Pressed Organic Italian Strawberry Juice + Filter + Organic Sugar
=
Vergnano Fragola Organic Liqueur

Monday, April 15, 2024

Domaine Saint Damien



This is the only wine made in 2021, it is a blend of the the Les Souteyrade and La Louisiane
2021 Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes...$31.99
Smoky and fruity nose with cherries, mixed berries, dried thyme and crushed peppercorns. Full body with chewy tannins. Spicy and punchy on the palate with lots of blueberries and plums, with fresh acidity running throughout. 80% grenache and 20% mourvedre. Vivid finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Rated 91/100 James Suckling
The only cuvée released in 2021, the 2021 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is a beautiful, elegant red displaying the charming, supple, layered style of the vintage. Offering notes of Provençal herbs, pepper, and spicy red and black fruits, it's medium-bodied, has ripe, integrated tannins, and a great finish. It's going to drink brilliantly over the coming 7-8 years or so.
Rated 91/100 Jeb Dunnuck


2022 Saint Damien Vacqueyras Selection....$27.99
The first Vacqueyras I've tasted from this brilliant Gigondas estate, the 2022 Vacqueyras has pure red and black fruits as well as textbook spicy herbs, pepper, and savory flower aromas and flavors. It's concentrated, medium to full-bodied, has plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. I’d happily be a buyer.
Rated 90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck