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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Meridian Chadonnay on sale - only $4.99




2013 Meridian California Chardonnay...$4.99
Wow!   Great value!
The lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $6.99
Aromas of caramel and vanilla mingle pleasingly on the nose, with a hint of sweet oak. Tropical fruit flavors dominate on the palate – pineapple and green apple mingle seamlessly with hints of brown sugar and butterscotch. The influence of 100% malolactic fermentation lends a creamy, buttery component to the mouthfeel. This well-balanced California Chardonnay finishes with a nice acidity that is perfect on its own or paired with a variety of foods.

Price good through May 30th, 2015

Booker's Bourbon next limited Small Batch : Dot's

Limited Edition Booker's Release



Bookers Small Batch Bourbon Dot's Batch....$43.99
Batch 2015-02

Each small batch our Master Distiller picks has a different story to tell. Learn how the barrel placement, aging, proof and other factors make each release unique and rare.



MASTER DISTILLER NOTES
The second batch of Booker’s® Bourbon for 2015 is made up of barrels that were aged from January 2007 to February 2008. I really enjoyed the nose on this batch. It has a nice balance of vanilla with some slight citrus notes. I’ll always remember this batch as the one I selected during the winter snowstorms of 2015. – Fred Noe

LABEL INSPIRATION
Booker’s® Bourbon is proud to release the second batch of its 2015 limited-edition release collection, celebrating Dot, the faithful sidekick of founding distiller Booker Noe. Booker’s® Bourbon Batch 2015-02 features a custom label depicting Booker Noe’s cherished Jack Russell Terrier, a scrappy runt of the litter brought home as a surprise for Booker’s wife and nicknamed for the single brown spot on her back. Known for always being at Booker’s side, Dot is commemorated with Batch 2015-02, named "Dot’s Batch." Uncut and created in very limited quantity – like all Booker’s®Bourbon batches before it – “Dot’s Batch” features the robust flavor and natural proof that Booker’s Bourbon is known for.

Jim Rutledge the Master Distiller at Four Roses




Jim Rutledge the Master Distiller at Four Roses 
stopped by the store today and signed a bunch of bottles!


The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
314.727.8788

You can order the autographed bottles online



Also - we have 2 new barrels coming -- label just got sent to us.   Look for these barrels in a few months.  Talking to Jim, he said many people think the older the Bourbon the better.  In a recent blind tasting, he said an 8 year and 3 month old Bourbon from Four Roses came in 2nd place.  One of the barrels we tasted blind was an 8 year old and 6 month.  It was delicious.  Wait and see when it arrives....



Wednesday, May 6, 2015

4 Hands Opus





4 Hands Opus Saison....$6.99 / 22oz
Opus is a saison brewed with tea and fruit. The perfect accompaniment to the warmer months, this farmhouse style has a bright, citrusy aroma with notes of tea and spice. Opus pours golden in color with a firm white head.

Prairie Somewhere





Prairie Somewhere...$8.49 / pint
A Sour Farmhouse Ale


Prairie Somewhere is a blend of golden farmhouse ale and a sour ale. Citrus fruit is used in the kettle to add intense orange and lime notes.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Seven Fathoms Rum!

In stock now and the lowest price in the country
Seven Fathoms Cayman Island Rum...$54.99

This article just came out....

Rum Aged Underwater — Seven Fathoms Rum


Now that ships have shepherded bourbon above the seas, it’s time to dive deeper. Literally. Cayman Spirits Company’s Seven Fathoms Rum matures at a depth of 42 feet under the Caribbean Sea—also known as seven fathoms. A blend of one- to three-year-old rums, Seven Fathoms was inspired by tales of transoceanic voyages of wine and the effects that motion had upon its maturation. Merchants would ship wine on the ocean to faraway markets and recipients would detect a marked change in the flavor profile due to the constant motion and enhanced wood exposure.

The same concept of barrel agitation is used today by many distillers. But unlike other rum manufacturers, Seven Fathoms ages its spirit underwater, at a top secret location. Walker Romanica, Cayman Spirits’ co-founder, believes this to be rum’s ideal setting: The ocean’s distinct levels of pressure and humidity are unmatchable on land and the constant motion of the tides forces the rum in and out of the wood, contributing to its complexity.

Why the secret location? Because no one else on earth is aging rum this way. The sweet spot of this depth allows gentle currents to rock each barrel of Seven Fathoms Rum to full-bodied flavor. The solera-blended final spirit that emerges is smooth and dry with citrus and oaky vanilla notes. No wonder this rum is meant for leisurely sipping, backed by the steady rhythm of the tides.

Read the full article which includes info about Jefferson's Ocean and Ardbeg in space!

From Liquor.com

Sierra Nevada HOP HUNTER IPA!!

Fresh batch arrived




Sierra Nevada Hop Hunter IPA....$7.99 / 6pk
HOP HUNTER® IPA
Intense wet hop flavor year round.
Hop Hunter IPA harnesses the complex flavors of just-picked hops through an all-new method of steam distilling wet hops before they even leave the fields. This revolutionary technique captures and intensifies the natural flavors, creating a unique and intensely aromatic beer. Our custom process gathers pure hop oil which, when combined with traditional whole-cone hops in the brew kettle and in our Hop Torpedo, makes for an incredible IPA experience.

Amazing Malbec!!!!!






2012 Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec...$15.99
Compact and grapy up front, this is showing pure berry power on the nose. Lush and intense but also bright and balanced in feel, this Malbec is pumping out fleshy blackberry flavors offset by meaty notes. A full, mellow finish is deep and pure, with absorbed oak. Drink through 2020.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Enthusiast



2012 Trivento Golden Reserve - Color is normally not a big deal to me, but the saturation and intensity of this black-purple wine is riveting... gives me a new perspective on the term 'eye candy'. The word 'inky' would be an insult as this glows more than any ink.
The aromas are equally spectacular, with black raspberries, black currants and violets offering a powerful yet harmonious blend, with the tiniest hint of oak a complementary accent in the background.
The palate is as rich and voluptuous as the promises of the color and aroma, yet without any hint of anything ponderous. The flavors reprise the aromas with some added faint hints of Asian spices... ginger and coriander. There is also a tiny touch of something peppery, like watercress. The depth is incredible, the finish lasts over half a minute. If this lacks the breadth and nuance of the very greatest wines, it is amazing wine by any standard and the single best value I have tasted in the past few years. It could improve a point... I'm not sure, but I'll find out as I'm going to put at least a case in my own basement.
Trust me here: Brown bag this and put it into a blind tasting with some $100 Napa Cabernets and/or Bordeaux. It may win, it may not, but I guarantee you it will not be embarrassed.
Rated 95.3/100 Dan Kravitz, wine importer (but not the importer of this wine)

Missouri did very well in this blind tasting!


Blind-Tasting and Ranking 35 of the Best American Saisons
American saisons from funky to tart
By Jim Vorel



Of the top 20, we have a number in our store


1. Side Project Brewing Saison Du Blé  (not available, Side Project Cellar only)
City: St. Louis, MO

2. Prairie Artisan Ales, “Prairie Ale”  (in stock)
City: Tulsa, OK

3. Side Project Brewing Saison Du Fermier  
 (not available, Side Project Cellar only)
City: 
St. Louis, MO

4. Prairie Artisan Ales Somewhere  (arrives tomorrow!)
City: Tulsa, OK

5. Brewery Ommegang Hennepin  
 (in stock)
City: Cooperstown, NY

6. Boulevard Brewing Co. Tank 7   
 (in stock)
City: Kansas City, MO

7. Crooked Stave Vielle Artisanal Saison    
 (in stock)
City: Denver, CO

11. Crooked Stave Surette Provision Saison   
 (in stock)
City: Denver, CO

12. 2nd Shift Mullineaux Batch 3   (we are on batch #5)
City: 
St. Louis, MO

13. Firestone Walker Opal  
 (in stock)
City: Paso Robles, CA

16. 2nd Shift Brewing Mullineaux Batch #2   
 (in stock)
City: 
St. Louis, MO

18. Urban Chestnut Apotheosis   
 (in stock)
City: 
St. Louis, MO

Click here to read the full article




This one arrives this week
4. Prairie Artisan Ales Somewhere
City: Tulsa, OK
ABV: 7%
Key ingredients: Citrus fruit
The verdict: Lighter bodied than one would expect for 7% ABV, Prairie’s “Somewhere” is a moderately tart, refreshing, highly fruity blend of farmhouse ale and American sour. The aromatics are uniquely tropical, with a blast of melon and citrusy notes presumably imparted by the use of whole citrus fruit in the kettle. A detractor might accuse it of going a little one-note on tartness and fruit flavors, but we couldn’t deny how tasty this juicy sweet blend was. With more than a little residual sweetness, it manages to still be refreshing thanks to that solid backbone of sourness. Classic saison characteristics are tougher to pick up, with just a hint of spice and grain that can be perceived behind it all. Still, delicious stuff for lovers of fruity sours.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Meiomi scores big on the 2013 vintages





Meiomi Scores Big!
Back up the truck we have the 92 Point Meoimi Pinot Noir and 90 Point Meiomi Chardnnay On-Sale for only $16.99. Price good through May.

2013 Meiomi Chardonnay...$16.99
"Showcases rich tropical fruit, with dashes of mango, marmalade and honeyed citrus that coat the palate while remaining elegant and delicate. A noteworthy achievement."
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

2013 Meiomi Pinot Noir...$16.99
Offers an exciting interplay of berry, oak, earth and spice notes. This is rich yet medium-weight, with subtle edges to the blueberry, raspberry, mocha and fresh-turned earth flavors, ending with a tasty melted black licorice aftertaste.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

2012 Shafer Wines have arrived!





New releases from Shafer

Is there a more consistently great winery in Napa - I say......NO! -Robert Parker (via twitter)


We had a great time tasting through the new releases from Shafer earlier this week, and we could not agree more with Mr. Parker, Shafer is at the top of their game and have been for decades.

2012 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay...53.99
The 2012 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch was a smaller crop for Chardonnay than the 2013, and shows the mandarin orange characteristics with tropical fruit such as pineapple and subtle hints of peach and delicate background smoke. It’s medium to full-bodied, lively, and should drink well for another 3-4 years.
Rated 92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate


2012 Shafer Napa Valley Merlot...$53.99
The 2012 Merlot, which comes in at 15.5% natural alcohol, is a beauty. It’s 91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest a touch of Malbec. The wine reveals notes of black cherries, tobacco leaf, mocha and darker-berried fruit with a hint of white chocolate. It’s ripe, medium to full-bodied, but fresh, elegant and well-delineated. This beauty should drink well for a decade or more
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
Rated 90/100 Robert Parker
, The Wine Advocate



2012 Shafer Cabernet One Point Five Stags Leap...$82.99
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon One Pint Five is a big-time winner, a blend of almost all Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot. The wine has an opaque bluish/purple color, almost indigo, and is full-bodied with dense chocolaty crème de cassis notes, licorice and a touch of minerality. The wine has well-integrated wood, is full and seems balanced and rich enough to age for two decades or more.
Rated 94/100 Robert Parker
, The Wine Advocate


Rustichella Fregola Sarda




In stock now at Forsyth.
Rustichella Fregola Sarda
Fregola (FRAY-goh-la) is a Sardinian pasta similar to couscous, but with a rougher texture. It is lightly toasted, giving it a nutty flavor. The pasta is formed into small round balls about the size of Israeli couscous, and is used in pasta salads, pilafs, soups, and stews.

What makes all of the Rustichella pastas special? They say it is the wheat and the water, and these things are important. Also, important is the time it takes to air dry the pasta, 40 – 60 hours! Most pasta is quickly dried in ovens which affect the tooth, the flavor of the wheat, and the overall yield of the product. The quality of this product is measured by the superior attention to detail that Rustichella affords their products. When you have a product with such a small number of ingredients, every detail counts.





Try the healthy minestrone soup that might just help you live to 100!

From Today Food


  • 1/2 cup dried peeled fava beans
  • ½ cup dried cranberry beans
  • 1⁄3 cup dried chickpeas
  • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2⁄3 cup)
  • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (about 3½ cups)
  • 3 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1½ cups)
  • 1½ cups chopped fennel
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2⁄3 cup of Sardinian fregula, Israeli couscous, or acini di pepe pasta
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup finely grated pecorino Romano (about 2 ounces)

Camembert - from the cheese Rock Star




Rudolphe Le Meunier Camembert 
- in stock now at our Forsyth location


"Rodolphe Le Meunier, as we have mentioned, may be the Jimmy Page of the cheese world, a third-generation affineur who won the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, which is kind of like the Olympic gold medal for French cheesemongers and other craftspeople, at an age where most of his peers were still learning the difference between a Langres and a Saint-Marcellin." - The L.A. Times
"Rodolphe Le Meunier...in cheese circles, he’s a rock star. The 39-year-old from the Loire Valley is the third generation of his family to be in the business. In 2007, he was named both the best cheesemonger in France and the world’s best cheesemonger by different organizations. Le Meunier has also won the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the Olympics of French craftsmen, held every four years." -- The L.A. Times

Rodolphe Le Meunier is an expert cheesemonger that purchases young cheese from quality producers when the cheese is only about 2 weeks old. He then takes the cheese back to his facility in the Loire Valley and ages the cheese to his specifications. He then releases them when he thinks they are ready.










Redstone Mead in CANS


3 flavors in cans now!

Redstone Mead Black Raspberry....$8.99 / 16oz CAN
Medium Sweet
8% Alcohol
5 parts Clover honey, 1 part Wildflower honey
Carbonated
Black raspberries added after the fermentation is completed
Food Pairings: Mild cheeses, barbeque, and as a mixer in cocktails and more!
Staff Notes: Our 1st mead on the market, and still our best seller today!



Redstone Mead Nectar of the Hops...$8.99 / 16oz CAN
A dry hopped version of our Nectar! Intriguing blend of hoppiness and honey.
Redstone Mead Sunshine Nectar with Apricots....$8.99 / 16oz CAN
Made with the addition of Apricots for a dry, tart, more traditional-tasting mead.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Southern Tier Sonnet with Lemongrass






Southern Tier Sonnet with Lemongrass...$7.99 / 750ml
With the addition of lemongrass, one expects a spicy, peppery and lemon aroma, with citrus and subtle hop character. Looking at the beer through a stemmed glass, you’ll notice pale straw-gold color and a thick and rocky white head with persistent lacing. Of course, because the 750ml bottle is conditioned, some haziness is to be expected. When pouring the bottle, be aware that some sediment may be present. Pour carefully to avoid this, or don’t. The choice is yours.

As we did throughout this series, our in-house art director teamed up with Nate Duval for this label. They were aiming high for a majestic, ‘steampunk Cloud City,’ hidden from view and reachable only by the most intrepid travelers. We think they nailed it.

Southern Tier Compass is back!






Southern Tier Compass Imperial Sparkling Ale...$6.49 / 22oz
We rely on age-old tools in the brewery despite being surrounded by high technology. As a sort of compass, we use the six pointed brewer’s star to help navigate uncharted brews. The cardinal points of water, malt, grain, yeast, hops and a brewer make the baseline. From there anything goes. Sometimes the journey is as important as the destination.

You’ll notice a slight bitterness in Compass derived from our use of rose hips accentuated by high effervescence. Drink it cold from a fluted or tulip glass. And by all means, avoid sea serpents.

Tangier - Session IPA with Tangerine Peels




Southern Tier Tangier - Session IPA with Tangerine Peels...$8.99 / 6pk
Where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean is the ancient city of Tangier. This confluence has made Tangier a cultural waypoint for millenia. From Greek heroes to Cold War spies and uprisings, Tangier has inspired thousands of legendary stories. It is written that before his battle with the giant Antaeus, Hercules rested in a nearby cave. But where myths end, our tale begins. Tangier is brewed as a Session India Pale Ale with spicy citrus aromas and stone fruit flavors. These flavors, with the addition of lightly roasted malts and brilliant hop bitterness, make Tangier a beverage as refreshing as it is exotic. The approachable 5.1% abv yields more time to enjoy the synergy between the tangerine peel and spicy, citrusy, Azacca hops. Enjoy Tangier in celebration of your epic adventure.

4 Hands Brewing City of Dreams

In stock for the season!
In stock at all 4 stores now
Bottled 4/24/15



4 Hands Brewing City of Dreams American Pale Ale...$6.59 / 22oz
"City of Dreams is a generously hopped American Pale Ale.  El Dorado, Centennial, and Amarillo hops lend this beer a bright, citrusy aroma with hints of tropical fruit.  These mouthwatering hops are balanced by a smooth malt base, resulting in a flavorful and well-rounded summer beer." - label

Forsyth Location cheese feature: Alsatian - Munster cheese


Haxaire Petit Munster
Made on both sides of the Vosges mountains, and formerly named "Munster" on the Alsace side and "Gerome" on the Lorraine side, they were united in 1978 under AOC denomination (protected name status). The origin of this cheese can be traced back to the Middle Ages.
The milk for production of Munster Gerome comes from the Vosgiennes cows, a breed that was imported from Scandanavia in the 18th century and is known for the high protein content of their milk. Cheeses come in both pasteurized or raw versions and production can be fermier, cooperative, or industriel.
AOC regulations dictate that all cheeses must be matured within a designated area and that the minimum time for aging is three weeks before release, although ten weeks is more normal. (In the case of Petit Munster, the minimum time is two weeks.)

Rind and aroma are the keys to Munster's maturity. Young cheeses have a pale rind that is pinkish-white in color, soft, but relatively dry and not overly pungent. As the cheeses age and receive their regular brine washes, the rind is transformed to a rich, red-orange color with a distinctly sticky (but not slimy) surface and an assertive, pungent smell that (love it or loathe it) cannot be ignored.

When young, the texture of a ripe Munster Gerome is pale cream in color, firm (yet smooth) and slightly brittle. With age, the bacterial activity of the rind transforms the texture into a luscious, soft, meltingly unctuous paste and the color darkens slightly.

Flavors of Munster Gerome are very rich, smooth and slightly tangy on the finish. Cheeses pair very well with crisp white Alsacian whites or dessert wines. - Culture Magazine




Pair Munster with this Alsatian Gewurtzraminer




2010 Domaine Ehrhart Gewuztraminer Grand Cru Hengst..$19.99
We are by far the Lowest price in the Country on Wine-Searcher
Compare to $33 Wine Spectator Suggested Retail price.

Lightly floral, with apple blossom and honeysuckle notes, this is open-knit, offering fresh flavors of apricot, lychee, kumquat, spice and herb. Hints of smoke and Grand Marnier liqueur linger on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 100 cases imported.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

Forsyth location Cheese Feature: Tomme Crayeuse

Each of our stores carries a different selection
Come in for a taste as all of our cheese is fresh cut

Schmidhauser Cheeses from the Rhône-Alpes
Schmidhauser Tomme Crayeuse
In 1996, Max stumbled upon what is now the company’s trademark cheese – Tomme Crayeuse. Its creation was purely accidental – they were looking to improve on a Tomme de Savoie recipe – a cheese they found to be a bit dull. During one of the first iterations of the experiment, the wheel was cut open to reveal a chalky interior with a more supple paste near the rind. The cheese was a resounding success; everyone who tasted it praised the cheese for its dual textures. Max chose the the word “crayeuse” as it literally translates to “chalky.”

Our Tomme Crayeuse is made from raw milk. The first thing you’ll notice about the cheese is how striking the rind is, it might look intimidating to the untrained eye, but to a cheese-hound, this rind is a thing of beauty. Natural rinds on cave aged cheeses take to whatever is in the air, so on any one wheel of cheese you might have twenty different strains of molds present. The result is a velvety soft rind, with a patchwork exterior of yellow, gray, brown and white molds.

Cutting the wheel open reveals the dual nature of the cheese. The rind surrounds a half to full inch of soft pliable cheese – more akin to a brie or camembert than a tomme, while the center of the cheese remains dense, fresh, and “chalky.”

Tasting Notes: The aroma is heady with barnyardy notes of hay, fresh grass and terragon. The smooth paste next to the rind is mushroomy, and rich, with the “chalky” interior being fresh, milky and pleasantly tart. The finish is long and clean with a buttery aftertaste.

New Bacon

In stock at Forsyth now!

Berkwood Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon...$9.99 / 12oz

Berkwood Farm’s producers raise their animals in a healthy, environmentally friendly manner, and have all committed themselves to a strict code of responsible and humane animal husbandry. As a farmer-owned company, we take the need to ensure customer satisfaction with our product personally.
  • Voted Best Bacon & People’s Choice: Keystone, CO Baconfest (2012, 2013) andDes Moines, IA Baconfest (20+k people, 2014)
  • Uncured with no added nitrates or nitrites except those naturally occurring in celery salt.
  • 100% Berkshire Pork
  • Bellies injected with a special brine formula.
  • Thick cut.
  • Pan fry for best results.

New Ballas Cheese Feature: Maytag Blue

New Ballas Location Cheese Feature : Maytag Blue Cheese

Cut fresh to order as it has been at The Wine and Cheese Place for 33+ years...

Come in for  taste!


Maytag Blue Cheese - Iowa
On October 11, 1941, the first wheels of Maytag Blue Cheese were formed and put to age in our caves. Not much has changed since then, although our truck is newer and our cheesemakers are older! Today, we still make each wheel by hand, aging it in our caves twice as long as most other blue cheeses. After all, why change a good thing?
Acclaimed by cheese experts and food editors as America's finest blue cheese, Maytag Blue Cheese ranks among the world's great cheeses. Fred Maytag II, who succeeded his father in 1940, heard about a new process for making blue cheese that was developed by Iowa State University. We still use this process today. It is a time-consuming method of hand making cheese in small batches, using fresh sweet milk from Iowa dairy farms. Each batch of cheese is carefully monitored during the long months of aging, until the peak of flavor is reached and it is finally ready for market.

Ballwin Location Cheese Feature: Heartland Goat Cheese

Our Ballwin location is featuring Heartland Creamery from Missouri

Each store selections vary.  Check each store for details.





Heartland Fresh Goat Cheese Log - Plain
Heartland Fresh Goat Cheese Log - Herb
Hand made, fresh goat cheese logs using milk from our own herd of mostly Saanen goats in northeast Missouri. Nutritious and more digestible than cow’s milk cheese, goat cheese may be a good alternative for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk. High in calcium and medium chain fatty acids—the fat that gives you energy, not inches. A variety of flavors to tempt your palate, chevre can be spread on a cracker or bagel, sprinkled in salads or on baked potatoes, used in sauces, dressings, and stuffings.




More info:
Located in rural northeast Missouri, amid corn and soy beans, our 17,000 acre farm land is home to over 8,500 cows and 2,100 goats. They produce naturally fresh, creamy milk which is made into cheese just down the road in our Creamery.

Heartland Creamery was envisioned by businessman and farmer, Charles Sharpe, who is determined to bring economic growth to the region. A local farm boy, Charlie is joined in his endeavor by a crew of diverse people making up not just a company, but a community. “Our nation faces a crisis in our greatest resource—people,” says Sharpe. “Through our affiliation with a faith-based rehab facility at Heartland, we have the opportunity to help people who are struggling to rebuild their lives. So, every day we promise to do our best for you, our customers, producing the freshest dairy products from our very own herds. In turn, that enables us to provide jobs and life skills to people who need a second chance. That makes what we do very satisfying.”

As a community, we are committed to long term social and environmental stewardship while continuing to preserve family values and traditions. The Dairy and Creamery facilities are located in a rural farming community. The herd is not treated with artificial growth hormones* to increase milk production, and because the Dairy is just minutes down the road from the Creamery, it’s not far to truck the milk.

Since 2005, the Creamery has grown to a current daily production capability of 3,000 pounds of hand crafted fresh and aged cheese. Our goal is to bring old fashioned goodness back to the community…and we would like to share that with you!


Friday, May 1, 2015

Alpha Brewing - St. Louis -




Returning from last year
Alpha Brewing Hop, Lock and Drop It...$5.99 / 22oz
Hop, Lock and Drop is a hoppy American Pale Ale brewed for release at Quiet Fest, Dance Floor Riot's fall music festival hosted by Alpha Brewing Company.  Brewed with the finest Citra hops this beer is a doozie.  Citrusy aroma for miles with a malty backbone.





New!
Alpha Brewing Pope Mob-Ale Brett Cream...$5.99 / 22oz
"I scream, you scream, the kids cream! For Brett Cream! This Creamy ymmy brew is cruising in the neighborhood waiting ofr all you sipsters to come get a taste shove this down your throat!





New Q - Drinks...


Q Drinks Spectacular Sparkling Orange...$6.49 / 4pk Cans
Q Drinks Spectacular Sparkling Grapefruit...$6.49 / 4pk Cans
Q Drinks Spectacular Sparkling Lemon...$6.49 / 4pk Cans

Great mixers!

The best butter in the world?



In stock now at Forsyth!
Beurre de Baratte Doux "Sweet" Unsalted..$12.99 / 9oz
Beurre de Baratte Fleur de Sel "Salted"...$12.99 / 9oz

From the LA Times
"....But it was no mystery to anyone who has sampled the unbelievably tasty Beurre de Baratte — the French butter that is a featured ingredient on high-end menus at restaurants including Providence, Petit Trois and Republique.  The guy in the white jacket at the center of the throng of chefs and food writers was Rodolphe Le Meunier, whose name is on every gold-foiled package. And in cheese circles, he’s a rock star.  In a way, it’s funny that the thing he’s best known for in Southern California is his butter. At least until you taste it.   Beurre de Baratte, which usually sells for around $12 for a little more than a half-pound, makes every other butter you taste seem insipid.  It’s expensive, certainly (most restaurants serve it only with a surcharge). But as indulgences go, it's so good that it seems a relative bargain.

Le Meunier says the butter is made to his specifications in small lots by a producer in Normandy. The cream is inoculated with bacteria and fermented for a couple of hours — like yogurt. Then it's churned in an old-fashioned beater, orbaratte.   Beurre de Baratte comes salted (aggressively, with fleur de sel) and sweet (unsalted). Both are a deep golden color and incredibly richly flavored, almost more like cheese than regular butter.  The unsalted is best for cooking, but it needs to be used carefully because of its high moisture content (open a package and you'll probably see a little water weeping from the pat). Le Meunier says it’s great for baking cakes, not so much for crisp crusts.  One of his favorite treats is to spread it on hot toast and sprinkle it with chocolate powder. If the thought of that doesn't get you salivating, you haven't tasted great butter. “And if you ever make beurre blanc with it and serve that on a nice piece of fish, oooooh,” he says, shaking his hand in the universal gesture for sublimity.


... the market, is well-stocked with the Beurre de Baratte ($12 for 250 grams) for from the young cheese master Rodolphe Le Meunier, who is kind of the Jimmy Page of affineurs, a genuine Meilleur Ouvrier de France. (Beurre de Baratte is butter made the old-fashioned way; churned rather than extracted with a centrifuge.)

More to the point, perhaps, the pungent, deep-yellow Normandy butter has become a cult item in some of Los Angeles’ best restaurants. Early reviews of Walter Manzke’s restaurant République dwelled as much on the magnificence of the butter, for which he charged extra, as they did on his roast chicken or pork terrine. On recent visits to Petit Trois, it was unnecessary for the waiter to identify the soft butter that came with the baguette – the nutty, salty, umami-rich taste, like popcorn butter times 10, was unmistakable.



Info from articles in the LA Times - 
Rodolphe Le Meunier, a French butter rock star, visits L.A.

Jolly Pumpkin Biere de Mars - Limited!

Back in stock




Jolly Pumpkin Biere de Mars....$11.99 / 750ml
Bière de Mars - A sustaining beer that is brewed to comfort in the gusty ides of March and welcome in a wealth of warmer weather.
Rated 99/100 RateBeer
Rated 100/100 RateBeer in its style