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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Brooklyn Black Ops Aged in Four Roses Bourbon




Brooklyn Black Ops Aged in Four Roses Bourbon...$13.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
AGED IN FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH BOURBON BARRELS 
The rumors are true: Brooklyn Black Ops is real, and it is delicious. This vintage of Black Ops was aged in Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon barrels to call forth big chocolate and coffee notes and a rich, mellow underpinning of vanilla-like oak. It’s a legend in a glass. FIND IT NEAR YOU


Sazerac 6 Year Old Rye



In stock and online now!!! Grab it while it is here!
Sazerac 6 Year Old Rye...$27.99
Compare to $33.99 at Total Wine and More in STL (price checked 10/5/24)
The one and only New Orleans original, Sazerac Rye symbolizes the culture and history of the Big Easy. In the 19th century, industrious farmers and distillers in the heartland of the United States barreled and shipped their rye whiskeys down the great Mississippi River to the bustling, growing city of New Orleans. These spicy and assertive spirits fueled the whiskey culture of New Orleans and established the first American cocktail, The Sazerac.

Friday, October 4, 2024

2022 Pernot Belicard Puligny Montrachet Composition Parcellaire


From the grandson of Paul Pernot!!!!
As Paul Pernot retires, more vineyards will be transferred over to Pernot Belicard!!!
There is a lot of buzz around these wines! Get on board now, as we are already told the prices have increased by 20% when we re-order!
We are excited to introduce these wines to Missouri!


This small six-hectare domaine located in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet is making rapid strides. Philippe Pernot (the grandson of the Paul Pernot)

"an estate to watch." - The Wine Advocate (2017)

Puligny Montrachet made Pernot famous!
Only 100 cases made!
2022 Pernot Belicard Puligny Montrachet Composition Parcellaire...$99.99

Assemblage across the village from borders with Chassagne to Meursault. Pale in colour and with a little oak present at the moment, out from under which emerge the floral notes which are so much a part of Puligny but which I largely missed between 2018-2020. Ripe grapes yet well handled, with a fine aftertaste. Drink from 2026-2029
Rated 90-92/100 Jasper Morris, Burgundy Insider
The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet “Composition Parcellaire” has a fresh and delineated nose, quite focused, with Granny Smith apple and light flinty notes. The palate is well balanced with a fresh entry, tensile and quite Zen-like. A crisp, orange-rind-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Very fine. Tasted at merchants’ 2022 Burgundy tastings in London
Rated 90/100 Vinous Media


Penelope Bourbon Valencia


Back in stock!
Order online to reserve yours


Batch #3 - new batch - new price!!
Penelope Bourbon Valencia...$75.99
Batch #2 was ...$99.99
Penelope Bourbon Cooper Series explores the marriage of different cask finishes with our signature four grain straight bourbon whiskey. Rich and bold on the palate, Valencia brings forward rich citrus flavors from the coasts of Spain. Valencia is finished in Vino de Naranja casks and bottled at 97 proof.

Four Grain
Blend of 3 bourbon mash bills comprised of four grains (Corn, Wheat, Rye, and Malted Barley) finished in Vino de Naranja wine Casks from the Sevilla, Spain. Finishing period was ~1 year in VDN casks.


2022 Kongsgaard


2022 Kongsgaard Napa Valley Chardonnay...$139.99
Our historic blend of the Hudson and Hyde vineyards is augmented in 2022 with fruit from the spectacular Coombsville estate planted by Warren Winiarski for a wine of both energy and opulence. In line with the previous bottlings, the wine is defined by the tension of citrus and honeyed aromas over a vibrant, saline, mineral finish. When Robert Parker was visiting, he called this the Bâtard-Montrachet of Napa.
(no reviews yet, but it is always stunning)


Extremely limited and very rare - order online while it lasts
2022 Kongsgaard The Judge Chardonnay...$449.99
From the 6-acre original planting with some vines going back to the 1970s, this gnarly old vineyard miraculously gives us, year in year out, a wine completely unique in the world and offers proof of the French adage that the greatest vineyards are not subject to much vintage variation. It’s like a riddle: how can a wine be so sublimely subtle and so unbelievably intense at the same time? The Judge (John’s father) would have been 102 this year.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Redwood Empire Whiskey

Redwood Empire Screaming Titan...$74.99 / 750ml
WHEATED BOURBON WHISKEY
Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This wheated bourbon whiskey is in a league of its own.
94 Points Tasting Panel Magazine
  • Lot Size:198 Barrels
  • Color: Tarnished Gold
  • Nose: Nectarine, Sweet Tea, Apple Blossoms 
  • Palate: Honeycomb, Flakey Pastry, Peaches & Cream
  • Mash Bill:4% Malt, 5% Rye, 61% Corn, 30% Wheat
  • Proof:96
Redwood Empire Devil's Tower...$69.99 / 750ml
HIGH RYE BOURBON WHISKEY
Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This high rye bourbon whiskey is in a league of its own.

90 Points Whisky Advocate
94 Points Tasting Panel Magazine
  • Lot Size:53 Barrels
  • Color: Burnt Orange
  • Nose: Hay, Licorice, Eucalyptus, Lingonberry 
  • Palate: Grapefruit Pith, Cardamom, Crisp Mint, Tobacco 
  • Mash Bill:2.5% Malt, 44% Rye, 51% Corn, 2.5% Wheat
  • Proof: 99
Redwood Empire Foggy Burl...$99.99 / 750ml
SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This single malt whiskey is in a league of its own.

91 Points Whisky Advocate
95 Points Tasting Panel Magazine
  • Lot Size:35 Barrels
  • Color:24K Gold
  • Nose: Brandied Cherries, Port, Cashew, Chamomile
  • Palate: Brownie Sundae, Forest Floor, Molasses
  • Mash Bill:100% Malted Barley
  • Proof:94

1220 Spirits Violet Gin Collaboration with Missouri Botanical Garden

 
1220 Violet Gin...$32.99 / 750ml
Our second collaboration project between 1220 Spirits and the Missouri Botanical Garden, this New World gin merges classic juniper harvested from eastern red cedar trees and coriander paired with a handpicked selection of locally grown botanicals including orris root, spicebush berries and violet. Offering a complex yet balanced profile with bright citrus notes and floral undertones, this spirit is perfect for enjoying neat or in your favorite cocktail

Clase Azul Reposado 375ml Bottles

 

New 375ml bottle!
Clase Azul Reposado...$109.99 / 375ml bottle
Our first icon and signature creation; its smooth aged tequila and iconic ceramic decanter are recognized worldwide as a statement of Mexican craftsmanship.
With its distinctive feathered brushstrokes of cobalt blue, this hand-decorated decanter is emblematic of the artisanship that distinguishes us.

This tequila is masterfully aged for eight months in American whiskey casks.

Tasting Notes: 
Cooked agave, agave nectar, candied orange peel, toasted wood and subtle notes of hazelnut, clove and vanilla

Open House Wine Tasting! All 5 locations!






Open House Wine Tasting! All 5 locations!
Saturday October 5th from 11am-2pm

Where: The Wine and Cheese Place - all 4 locations
Spirit Wine and Craft in South Hampton


Great new 2023 vintage. This is one of our top selling whites. It is not distributed in Missouri, we have to bring it over on our bi-annual French wine container.
2023 Horgelus Colombard - Sauvignon Blanc....$11.99
Varieties : 75% colombard, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
An exquisite marriage of Colombard and Sauvignon combine for a flavorful and refreshing wine with strong citrus (grapefruit, pineapple) and floral aromas (from the surrounding 75 acres of fields & meadows) on the nose. Cool temperature fermentations to release those aromas and reveal the intensity of the fruit.
This wine is an excellent choice for sushi and other shellfish. The fruitiness of this wine makes it a perfect offset for Moroccan style couscous dishes and tagines, as well as spicy Indian food. It also pairs beautifully with appetizers like croquettes or nachos. A perfect patio wine for St. Louis. Finished with a screwcap for easy opening on the patio, by the pool and for picnic

Great dry Rose
Roncier Vin de France Rose....$13.99
Blend of Gamay, Grenache, Cinsault
Grapes are harvested when it’s cooler, in fully ripe. Wine making : After destemming, berries are macerated during a few hours, and then are slowly pressed. Then, the derived pressed must is put into thermoregulated stainless steel vats, and fermentation will go on for 10 days or so. Once fermentation is over, wine is matured on lees before bottling.
This rosé wine shows a redcurrant colored robe with light reflections. It has very deep fruit aromas including cherry, raspberry and black berry. Well-structured on the palate, this wine is both nicely full-bodied and delightfully fruity. Wine and food pairing : bbq chicken skewers, paella, pizza and much more.

The 2023 is fantastic!!!
2023 Richemer Cotes de Thau Piquepoul...$13.99
Its aromatic profile shows citrus and grapefruit, which pairs beautifully well with Mediterranean cuisine. The signature of the Piquepoul however is a slight saline minerality on the palate which makes it the perfect seafood match. It is a versatile food wine for everyday. Great on its own enjoying outside on the patio. Enclosed with a screw cap too. Enjoy this great white!
Early morning picking and cold temperature fermentation to preserve freshness. Piquepoul is a grape that needs heat and sunshine to ripen nicely. However it requires cool temperature fermentation to express its crisp and powerful aromatic profile. It’s important to know that Piquepoul grows in a warm and dry climate, close to the Mediterranean sea. They are considered the largest Thau Basin port, known for its white wines which pair perfectly with oysters is ideal for sipping outside on a terrace.

One of our top selling CDRs!
2021 Le Grand Valmal Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes...$18.99
60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre
This Rhone is the real deal and a sensational value!
Could easily be confused for a Chateauneuf du Pape. Floral notes accent fresh mixed berries in this 2021 Cotes du Rhone Villages that is made from a heavy portion of Old Vine Syrah along with Grenache and Mourvedre. The Syrah dominates and leads to a full-bodied wine but with silky tannins. It has a slight pepperiness to add some dimension and complexity. This wine is produced by the third generation on this estate and it is a fruit driven Cotes du Rhone with great roundness and complexity. A big wine!!

You can also order these wines online too!

"High Proof" Blanco Tasting This Saturday at The Wine and Cheese Place Town & Country


"High Proof" Blanco Tasting This Saturday October 5th from 1-3pm with Edgar Febus at The Wine and Cheese Place Town & Country

To help keep everyone safe, you will have the opportunity to taste up to FOUR of the following high proofs:
  • Caballito Cerrero Azul Blanco (92 proof)
  • Cascahuin Plata 48 (96 proof)
  • Dulce Vida Blanco (100 proof)
  • Tau Blanco High Proof (100 proof)
  • Arette Fuerte Artesanal 101
  • Volans Still Strength (106 proof)
  • G4 Blanco High Proof (108)
  • Tapatio Blanco 110
  • Santo Fino Blanco 110

What makes a tequila high proof (also called Still Strength)? Are the pina's riper than those used for a regular Blanco? Are high proofs good for mixing? Who makes the best? Come find out the answers to all of these questions and more as we welcome our friend Edgar Febus to break it all down.
SALUD!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Reservoir Whiskey

Another great whiskey sale!
Save $41 per bottle!
Reservoir Distillery is a Double Gold award-winning craft distillery located in Richmond, Virginia. We perform every step in the distilling process in-house, from creating the mash bill to bottling the final product, using all local Virginia ingredients to create premium whiskeys.



Save $41 per bottle!
Reservoir Wheat Whiskey...$26.99
was $67.99
Compare to $74.99 at Total Wine and More (Nashville, not listed in MO)
100% Virginia-grown wheat.
With a 100%  wheat mash bill, our Wheat Whiskey is the softest of our three expressions and unique to any other American style whiskey on the market. Our wheat produces a buttery, savory, and smooth spirit that proves to be an excellent introductory whiskey.

Named “Whiskey of the Year” by Cigars Lover Magazine, we’ve deemed the Reservoir Wheat our “Beginner Bourbon” despite its 100% wheat mash bill. Our local wheat produces an exceptionally smooth spirit and works as an excellent introductory whiskey for those not experienced in barrel-aged bourbons. Savory, buttery and soft, our Wheat Whiskey shines with terroir-driven flavor inviting new and experienced whiskey drinkers to fall in love with our 100% wheat expression. We bottle at 100 proof/50% ABV so that you can temper the spirit down to your liking.

Save $41 per bottle!
Reservoir Bourbon Whiskey...$26.99
was $67.99
Compare to $79.99 at Total Wine and More (Nashville, not listed in MO)
100% Virginia-grown Corn
Our Bourbon is a one of a kind, 100% corn mash bill. It's the most traditional of our house expressions, boasting a beautiful midpoint balance of sweetness that lies somewhere between the soft signature of the Wheat and the sharp spice of the Rye.

Reservoir Distillery trusts the full force flavor of our local Virginia corn along with the deep aging capacity from our small barrels to produce a distinctively singular bourbon. We make an unparalleled Virginia bourbon flavor. Our bourbon settles into the midpoint sweet spot between our velvety Wheat and sharply spiced Rye.  Appealing to experienced whiskey hunters and the novice alike, this 100 proof/ 50% ABV whiskey is built to be bigger than the average bourbon so you can temper the spirit down to your liking.

Perennial / TWCP Theodore Rex DDH Hazy IPA

BIG NEWS! IT IS HERE!

A special beer created
exclusively for
The Wine and Cheese Place and Spirit Wine and Craft

IN STOCK AT ALL LOCATIONS NOW!

Perennial / TWCP Theodore Rex DDH Hazy IPA....$4.79 / 16oz can
Perennial / TWCP Theodore Rex DDH Hazy IPA....$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

A double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA with dinosaur amounts of Cascade, Amarillo and Cashmere hops. This T-Rex of a beer is an amazing New England style IPA that comes in at 6.2% ABV

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Big Muddy Brewing Oktoberfest

 
Big Muddy Brewing Oktoberfest...$11.99 / 6pk 12oz bottles
Originating in Southern Germany/Bavaria this beer was traditionally brewed in the spring and aged during the summer months in cool underground caves for enjoyment in the fall.
We use Pale, Munich & Vienna malts to provide a rich slightly sweet taste and German noble hop varieties Saaz, Tettnang & Hallertauer which give a smooth flavor and aroma
5.5% ABV

Third Wheel Cheer Up Charlie Stout

 
Third Wheel Cheer Up Charlie...$11.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Decadent chocolate and rich vanilla make this sweet stout one to put a smile on your face. Cheer Up, Charlie!
5.5% ABV

Pantalones Organic Tequila

From Matthew McConaughey
Our Story
No. The world doesn’t need another celebrity Tequila. But goodness gracious the Tequila industry sure could use a shot of fun. And that’s exactly what Pantalones is: Really good, really clean fun.
100% Premium Organic Tequila.
0% Organic Pretentiousness.

Pantalones is a 100% Blue Weber Agave, super premium ORGANIC Tequila that is smooth, flavorful, and great for sipping, shooting or mixing up in your favorite Fancy Pants cocktail. Pantalones is Spanish for pants, and also Spanish slang for guts. Pantalones Tequila is all about having the guts to make that next move, to have fun and not take things too seriously. We all put our pants on one leg at a time, and just like pants our Tequila is for everyone.

Pantalones Blanco...$39.99 / 750ml
This 100% Blue Weber Organic Blanco Tequila has the frolicsome sweetness of cooked agave, notes of honey sure to make a beehive jealous and a comforting hint of citrus. It’s as smooth as it is delicious, going down so easy you may need another sip to make sure you catch it.
Aroma: cooked and raw agave, caramel, herbal, fruity, light guava, lime and vanilla
Visual: crystalline, bright and silver hue and medium body
Palate: cooked agave, sweet, caramel, fruity, vanilla and silky

Pantalones Reposado...$44.99 / 750ml
Our 100% Organic Agave Reposado Tequila isn’t just aged longer than most other tequilas, it's "relaxed" in American Oak Whisky Barrels and after 9 months a smooth sipper of a reposado tequila is born. Complete with notes of cooked agave, decadent vanilla, and a hospitable hint of oak.
Aromas: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, smoke and toasted oak
Visual: golden yellow, bright, clean with golden hues and medium body
Palate: smooth, balanced, hints of sweet fruit and fresh oak

Pantalones Anejo...$49.99 / 750ml
This 100% Organic Agave Añejo Tequila is welcomed to overstay, resting and "relaxing" in American Oak Whisky Barrels for 15 months bringing notes of vanilla, a sweet dance of butterscotch with brown sugar, and a super comfortable well-worn velvety finish.
Aromas: American oak, nuts and dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, smoke and toasted barrel
Visual: amber yellow, bright, clean with golden hues and medium body
Palate: smooth with light sweetness. American oak, nutty notes, finishing with rich wood, vanilla, maple and dates

Maker's Mark KC Chiefs Championship Bottle

 
Makers Mark KC Chiefs Champions Bottle...$24.99 / 750ml
The Chiefs have gone back to back, claiming a fourth championship! As you raise another banner in KC, we raise a glass to one thrilling season. Chiefs Kingdom always fights for its right. And we're definitely here for that party. May this bottle win a place in your trophy case. Or crack it open and savor the sweet taste of victory.

CHEERS!

Weldwerks Juicy Bits IPA

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Juicy Bits IPA..$15.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
WeldWerks Brewing Co. Juicy Bits IPA...$4.19 / 16oz can
Our flagship IPA features a huge citrus and tropical fruit hop character from the Mosaic, Citra & El Dorado hops and softer, smoother mouthfeel from the adjusted water chemistry, higher protein malts, and lower attenuation. The end result is a beer reminiscent of citrus juice with extra pulp, thus the name Juicy Bits

6.7% ABV

Perennial Take Ten Imperial Stout

 
Perennial Take Ten Imperial Stout...$15.99 / 2pk 16oz cans
                                                            $8.99 / 16oz cans
Imperial stout with pretzels, peanuts and chocolate sauce
11.5% ABV

2016 Dow's Vintage Port

 We found another incredible buy in vintage Port! 

18 bottles available


2016 Dow's Vintage Port...$74.99 / 750ml
Release price...$150!!
This packs a lot of fun, with a wallop of blackberry, fig, boysenberry and açai berry compote flavors working together, laced with a mouthwatering licorice snap note and driven by a fresh, well-detailed finish. A roasted apple wood accent is integrated as well, lending textural contrast through the vivacious finish. Best from 2030 through 2055. 350 cases made, 183 cases imported.
Rated 98/100 Wine Spectator
Based on Touriga Franca with Touriga Nacional and Sousão. Tight-knit, with firm, rapier-like tannins on the palate – a ramrod all the way through with the opulence and flesh of the fruit on the finish. Fine-grained with great purity and expression. Leaner and much more restrained in style than others: the drier style of Dow works really well in ripe years such as 2016 (as it did in 2011). Outstanding wine for the long term.
Rated 98/100 Decanter Magazine
The 2016 Dow’s Vintage Port is based around the vineyard behind Bomfim, populated predominantly by mature Touriga Franca vines that were cropped at just 0.68kg per vine. It has a quite astonishing bouquet with layer upon layer of intense black cherry and cassis fruit, touches of clove, leather and a hint of over-ripe Satsuma. This is a mercurial bouquet that keeps changing in the glass, revealing smoky/burning ember scents with time. The palate is quite magnificent – perfectly balanced with a killer thread of acidity slicing through such pure intense black fruit that there is no heaviness at all. There is a sense of thrust on the finish as it fans out with almost careless abandon, a Vintage Port so self-assured that you can only sit back in amazement. Simply one of the best Dow’s ever made.
Rated 98/100 Vinous Media
Rated 97/100 Wine Enthusiast
Rated 96/100 James Suckling

Open House Wine Tasting Escudo Rojo Wine From Chile at The Wine and Cheese Place Creve Coeur

 
TONIGHT - Tuesday October 1st from 4:30-6:30
457 N. New Ballas Rd
Erika Tavares with Baron Phillipe de Rothschild
Tasting Escudo Rojo Wines from Chile

All wines have 90+ ratings

Escudo Rojo Reserve Sauvignon Blanc...$19.99
90 pts James Suckling
2022 Escudo Rojo Chardonnay...$19.99
91 pts James Suckling
90 pts Wine Enthusiast
2021 Escudo Rojo Pinot Noir...$19.99
90 pts James Suckling
2021 Escudo Rojo Carmenere...$19.99
92 pts James Suckling
90 pts Wine Spectator
2022 Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva...$23.99
90 pts Vinous
2020 Escudo Rojo Origine... $ 31.99
93pts James Suckling
91 pts Vinous

2nd Shift Barrel Aged Beers Restocks Plus A New Release


NEW VOLUME 1 IN STOCK

2nd Shift River des Peres Row Crew vol. 1 Switchgrass Bourbon BA Imperial Stout
...$8.99 / 12oz can
...$34.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
A collaboration with our friends at Switchgrass Spirits - Volume 1 of the new series of "River des Peres Row Crew" is an absolutely phenomenal barrel aged stout. Using a new, richer base stout we aged this beer in Switchgrass bourbon barrels for 20 months. The result is a lovely libation that has bourbon heat on the nose, rich chocolate, vanilla & cherry flavors and a semi-sweet/dry finish
9.7% abv.

More of these in stock too!!
2nd Shift 2024 Eagle Rare/4 Roses Bourbon Barrel Aged LSD Imperial Stout
...$8.99 / 12oz can
...$34.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Aged for 23 months each in Eagle Rare Bourbon & 4 Roses Bourbon Barrels
A huge bourbon nose backed by dark bramble fruit liquor dominates the initial impression of this decadent stout. A rich mouthfeel with big flavors reminiscent of thick, bittersweet chocolate ganache with a tannic & earthy back bone finishes with a thick chocolate syrup finale
11.7% abv.

BA BARLEYWINE!
2nd Shift River des Peres Row Crew vol. 2 - Weller Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine
...$8.99 / 12oz can
...$34.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Aged for 18 months in Weller Wheated Bourbon Barrels, this Barleywine has huge rich coffee & chocolate notes with bright bramble fruit jam - followed up with caramel & piney notes. HUGE bourbon heat
11.6% abv

2nd Shift River des Peres Row Crew Vol. 3 - Willet Bourbon Barrel Aged Horchata Stout
...$8.99 / 12oz can
...$34.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Making it's return after 2 years, we excited to release 2024's Willet Bourbon Barrel Aged Horchata Style Imperial Stout (aka River des Peres Row Crew Volume 3)
Aged for 20 months in Willet Bourbon Barrels with Madagascar Vanilla Beans & Cassia Cinnamon Chips with notes of coffee, caramel & toffee
11.3% abv.

2nd Shfit 2023 Peerless Rye Barrel Aged LSD Imperial Stout with Coffeestamp
...$8.99 / 12oz can
...$34.99 / 4pk 12oz cans
Aged for 18 months in freshly dumped Peerless Rye Barrels & blended with whole Coffeestamp picked & roasted Peaberry beans
Coffee Info:
Producer : Bunum WO Estate
Elevation : 1500 M.A.S.L.
Process : Washed
Varietal : Typical Peaberry
Earthy, roasted sweet chocolate, caramel & vanilla notes with big coffee aroma, backed by a subtle, sweet latte-esc flavor
10.2% abv.