Switchgrass Whiskey Tasting This Friday!!

 

Switchgrass Whiskey Tasting this Friday!!

Friday, September 27th from 4pm-6pm

The Wine and Cheese Place7435 Forsyth Blvd in CLAYTON

Nick Columbo, will be on hand to taste out their portfolio including the new Double Cask bourbon finished in apple brandy casks

Menu of tasty treats...

• Switchgrass Spirits Double Cask Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged in Apple Brandy Barrels
• Switchgrass Spirits Rye Bottled in Bond
• Switchgrass Spirits Bourbon Bottled in Bond
• Switchgrass Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Switchgrass Spirits Straight Rye Whiskey
• Switchgrass Copperhead Rock N Rye

2020 Quinta to Popa Douro Reserve Red

In a recent tasting of over 20 Portuguese wines, this one was the standout!  

Everyone that tried it, loved it!  We have been waiting for it to get registered in the state and it has finally arrived!! 

Grab a bottle of this amazing red blend from Portugal

2020 Quinta to Popa Douro Reserve Red...$21.99
A red with a very complex nose. Clear notes of fruit but also woodsy gives that gives it personality. In the mouth, it is a precise and elegant wine throughout the tasting, with a long finish and good ageing potential.
Varietals | 45% Touriga Franca, 30% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinto Cão
50% in French oak barrels for 9 to 10 months.

Domaine Despesse Cornas

We are honored to get the only allocation of this wine in Missouri.  Most of his very limited 100% Syrah wines are reserved for only top restaurants in France.  Very little leaves France!!  We are lucky to have a few cases of each

Check out the tiny production of these!  Do not sleep on these

2022 Domaine J. Despesse Cornas...$59.99
Only 125 cases made

He is considered on the same level as Allemand, Clape and Jamet
From the young Jerome Despesse’s estate located in the southern part of Cornas...not far from what you can find from Allemand or Clape)" -- Jeb Dunnuck
J. Despesse is all about quality, he did not produce a wine a Cornas in 2021 as he did not feel it was up to his standards.  This wine comes from a lieu-dit at the Southern end of Cornas called Les Côtes. These old vines, planted by his grandfather more than fifty years ago, are located right next to those of Auguste Clape. They come specifically from a tiny plot called Le Craux that produces less than 125 cases per year!!!

Cotes du Rhone that includes Cornas!!!!!!!!!
J. Despesse Cotes du Rhone Ephemere...$28.99
Only 100 cases made!
He sold off most of his Cornas from 2021 but saved what he felt was the best and blended it into his Cotes du Rhone. It is a non-vintage blend from two years (2021 and 2022) and contains his 2021 Cornas!!  He did not bottle a 2021 Cornas. It is an amazing 100% Syrah Cotes du Rhone.  We got very little of this lush Cotes du Rhone

Pairing a French Syrah from Cornas, particularly known for its rich, full-bodied profile, with the right cheese can be an extraordinary experience. Cornas Syrahs are intense and bold, offering flavors of dark fruits like blackberry and plum, along with earthy, peppery, and sometimes smoky notes. With this in mind, you'll want a cheese that can stand up to the wine’s complexity without overpowering it.

Wine and Cheese Pairing!

Pairing cheese with Syrah!

St. Agur Blue cheese

• Complementing the Wine’s Earthy and Spicy Notes: The earthy undertones of Blue  echo the Syrah's minerality, while its mild spiciness highlights the wine’s peppery character.
• Taming the Tannins: Cornas Syrahs can have firm tannins due to their robust structure, and the creaminess of the cheese helps to soften and mellow these tannins, making the wine feel smoother on the palate.
• Balancing the Fruit: The salty, slightly sharp bite of the blue cheese cuts through the dark fruit of the Syrah, offering contrast and balance. The wine’s lush fruit profile counters the saltiness, creating a harmonious back-and-forth between sweetness and savoriness.

Tasting Experience:

Take a small bite of St. Agur Blue, and let its creamy texture coat your tongue. As you sip the Cornas Syrah, notice how the dark blackberry and plum fruit tones interact with the cheese’s richness, creating a luxurious mouthfeel. The wine’s tannic grip softens, while the earthy and peppery elements from both wine and cheese intertwine, building layers of complexity.

2023 Cedrick Bardin Sancerre!

Our #1 selling Sancerre!
2023 Cedrick Bardin Sancerre.....$33.99
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh fruit on the nose such as white peach, pear and melon. With a few swirls the wine opens up to express more floral notes like chamomile and orange blossom. The palate starts with a lot of freshness yet stays soft. The finish is elegant and long.  This Sancerre pairs best with soft cheeses like goat cheese, shrimp scampi, roast turkey, asparagus, ceviche, and crab cakes. Light meats, seafood, and green vegetables are all delicious with a crisp and cold glass of this Sancerre.

2023 Richemar French Chardonnay

One of our best sellers from last year is back! 

New 2023 is fantastic, bigger and fuller than last year!

2023 Richemar French Chardonnay...$12.99

In the heart of the Languedoc, bordering the Thau Basin and the Mediterranean Sea, Les Caves Richemer started in 1937.  Mediterranean Chardonnays receive a lot of sun exposure allow them to fully ripen and express roundness making for a smooth texture. Very fruity on the nose, this is an easy every occasion wine that is bottled early in the year to preserve its freshness.  This wine’s flavors of pear and stone fruit pair well with chicken with olives, Bayonne ham and pâtés as well as with mild, creamy cheeses like Brie.
Early morning picking and cold temperature fermentation to preserve freshness. The lees are stirred post-fermentation to add volume to the wine and balance the fruit.

Marin French BOO Brie

 Spooky season has begun!! Make sure you grab some "Boo" Brie for your Fall Festivities!!

Marin French Cheese Co. Petite BOO Brie...$7.99/4oz

Marin French Cheese Co.’s seasonal Petite Boo Brie is a fun and festive balance of old-world technique and modern innovation. Our Petite Creme gets a Halloween makeover thanks to the inclusion of all-natural annatto. A thin layer of black and a striking orange paste hidden beneath a bloomy white rind make this delicious and decadent triple creme brie a special and spooky must-have. You can buy it now and hang onto it, it is good through the 1st week of November!

2022 Bound Cabernet

 New Vintage! Great Press!

2022 Bound Cabernet Alexander Valley...$22.99

Jammy crushed cherry and raspberry aromas mingle with notes of caramel, cocoa and tobacco on the nose of this velvety wine. The palate is seamlessly integrated and displays raspberry liqueur, spiced plum and vanilla flavors before a supple finish that balances plush tannin with plenty of vibrant acidity. — Tom Capo

Rated 92/100 Wine Enthusiast

Some of California's most iconic Cabernets come from Alexander Valley (think Jordan and Silver Oak). Bound is a fraction of the price and is a real deal. One of our favorite under $25 Cabs! Stock up and get 10% off a 12 bottle case!

Ube Cream Liqueur from the Philippines

 Unique and delicious new liqueur. It is like a Southeast Asian Baileys. The color is amazing!

Ube Cream Liqueur...$33.99/700ml

The world's first award-winning ube cream liqueur crafted with the precolonial root staple crop of the Filipino people. Proudly made in the Philippines. Ube, a purple yam commonly found in Filipino cuisine, lends its vibrant color and subtle sweetness to the drink.

Ube Cream Liqueur is an award-winning spirit crafted by Destileria Barako and made in the Philippines. Using a zero waste process, it is ritually crafted with sugarcane vodka from Negros, coconut husk from Mindinao and ube grown across the Philippine islands.

Ube Cream Liqueur won Double Gold in the Cream Liquor category and the Product Innovation Award at the 2021 SIP Awards. It was rated the World's Best Cream Liqueur at the 2022 World Liqueur Awards.

In 2023, Ube Cream Liqueur won Gold at San Francisco Spirits Competition; the Product Innovation Award and the highly coveted Platinum Award at SIP Awards.​

Enjoy Ube Cream Liqueur neat, on the rocks, layered on shooters, or poured over a boozy halo-halo.

2022 Mer Soleil Chardonnay 30th Anniversary

2022 Mer Soleil Chardonnay 30th Anniversary....$18.99
A gorgeous, luxurious Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, toffee, golden apple and peach. Full-bodied with a long finish. I first had this wine at the California Grill restaurant at Disney, and it is as magical now as that memory is to me. Pair with grilled or roasted chicken, smoked king crab legs, or pork loin topped with pineapple.
Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, smoked king crab legs, chicken breast, cheese, pork loin topped with pineapple. Terrific Turkey Wine.
Rated 92/100 Natalie Maclean

2022 Cambria Katherines Vineyard Chardonnay

New vintage scores Big!!
2022 Cambria Katherines Vineyard Chardonnay...$16.99
Aromas of honey drizzled on ripe honeydew melon invite the nose into this comfortingly classic style of California Chardonnay. Toasted hazelnut and apple pie flavors on the palate are balanced by brisk lemon, cinnamon and star anise spices
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Always a great value, the 2022 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard is light gold-hued with classy notes of ripe stone fruits, flower oil, toasted bread, and honeyed orange-like nuances. With medium-bodied richness, a round, lush mouthfeel, beautifully integrated oak, and a great finish, it tastes like it costs two to three times its price. Drink bottles over the coming 3-4 years. Talk about a serious house white.
Rated 92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 92/100 Vinous Media
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

2022 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard....$21.99
Rounded cranberry and cherry aromas pick up rustic notes of chaparral and charred meat on the nose of this bottling, which is widely available and fairly priced. The palate is packed with toasted sage and marjoram flavors that enliven the blood orange and pomegranate core.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiast
The value-priced 2022 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard comes from a site in the Santa Maria Valley and was brought up in 22% new French oak. Its translucent ruby hue is followed impressive notes of ripe cherry and strawberry fruits supported by pretty spice, flora, and leafy herb-like aromas and flavors. A wine that would hand many a Village Burgundy its ass, it's well worth buying and drinking over the coming 3-5 years.
Rated 90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

2022 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay

2022 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay...$12.99
Though the production level of this wine is rather massive, the quality does not suffer. Aromas of lemon chiffon cake and wet stone are engaging on the nose. The palate starts with a tantalizing acidity and stony texture, giving edge to the richer cream and vanilla-meringue flavors that arise by the finish.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Cooked apples, ripe pineapple, honeysuckle and hints of caramel on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture. Generous and rich, with a fruity and slightly waxy aftertaste. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Rated 92/100 James Suckling