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Friday, August 7, 2015

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch




Old Forester 1870 Original Batch...$42.99
BOURBON JUST DOESN’T GET MORE ORIGINAL
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch echoes George Garvin Brown’s original 1870 batching process. Back then, Brown batched barrels obtained from three distilleries to create a consistent flavor profile. To emulate that process today, we also select barrels from three warehouses, each barrel originating from a different day of production, with a different entry proof and a different age profile.
The three expressions of Old Forester are then batched together to craft Old Forester 1870 Original Batch. This 90-proof bourbon will be minimally filtered, to honor the processes available to George Garvin Brown at that time.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE:  Clove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet honeysuckle character.
TASTE:  
Baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness.
FINISH:  Soft, with lingering fruit and spice character.


ACCOLADES
Double Gold Medal
2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

95, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Tanqueray Bloomsbury Gin

The Juniper lovers gin!



Tanqueray Bloomsbury Gin...$31.99 / liter
Historic recipe dates to 1880 crafted in Bloomsbury
Features prominent notes of Tuscan Juniper along with additional botanicals including coriander, angelica, winter savoury and cassia bark.    A robust Juniper heavy gin.



Ballwin Cheese Feature: Cabot Private Stock Cheddar

Ballwin Cheese Feature: Cabot Cheddar
Come in for a taste!


Cabot Private Stock Cheddar
"Cabot is proud to offer its fine Private Stock Cheddar in Specialty Waxed bricks to suit the needs of any kitchen. Aged for a minimum of 16 months, this lactose-free cheddar has a tart kick behind a smooth, creamy texture. Great for adding a hint of complexity to traditional recipes or for serving up solo as the star of the show." - Cabot

New Ballas Cheese Feature: Milton Tomato garlic cheddar cheese

New Ballas Cheese Feature: come in for a taste!


Milton Creamery Tomato Garlic Cheddar Cheese
From the makers of Prairie Breeze comes Tomato Garlic Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients: Pastuerized cow's milk, cultures, salt, veg. rennet, minced tomatos, garlic granules
Milton Creamery is the result of a dream. A dream of doing something to help others in the agriculture world and beyond, adding value to the milk for dairy farmers, creating jobs in the local community and bringing you a product created with art and passion from Southeast Iowa.  The success of Milton Creamery thus far is allowing us to fulfill the dream and giving us a foundation to benefit more people and also people from other walks of life.  The goal of this website is to help you understand who we are and why we started this company and also a source of information on our line of products.

Classic Beer of the Week! Kwak



Taste it tonight from 4-6pm at Forsyth!  (8/7/15)
Classic Beer of the Week!
We are featuring a "Classic" beer in our Friday night tasting when we can. So many people may have never had these beers because they are not the "new" or "hot" craft beer anymore.   I was going to feature Karmeliet Tripel this week but researching it, it was first produced in 1996.   My sell imposed guideline is that a beer must be produced for at least 20 years to qualify as a classic.  So Karmeliet will have to wait until next year.


Kwak Belgian Strong Ale
Rated 94/100 RateBeerAlso available with 4 bottles of Kwak plus the special Kwak glass and wood stand.
"According to tourist guides, there are over 1000 types of Belgian beer. Quite a few of these Belgian beers have their own unique glass. The most distinctive of glasses is the Kwak vessel. This 25 centimetre glass tube with a flared top and a round, bulbous bottom is held by a wooden clamp. In fact, this glass would tip over if you tried to set it down on a table!
According to the Kwak website: “In Napoleon’s time, Pauwel Kwak was a brewer and the owner of the De Hoorn inn (near Brussels). Mail coaches stopped there every day, but at that time coachmen were not allowed to leave their coach and horses,” “As a result, the inventive innkeeper had a special Kwak glass blown that could be hung on the coach. In this way, the coachman had his Kwak beer safely at hand.”
Ordering Kwak for the first time is a great experience. It comes to your table complete with a monogrammed wooden stand. The long neck and round base makes a nice rich, frothy head. You can recognize a Kwak glass from across a crowded bar.
Once you get over the novelty of the glass, Kwak is a very fine Belgian beer. The color is a deep amber, with a creamy colored head. Kwak has a mellow, fruity and malty aroma with very little hops smell. There are some hints of fruit in the taste and aroma such as creamy bannana and liquorice." --www.bestbelgianbeers.com

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Morgan Street is back!

Fresh and back in stock!




Morgan Street Virgin Territory IPA...$8.49 / 6pk CANS 
Morgan Street’s first IPA. Citrus, Lime Mango and Grapefruit. Malt 2Row, Cara Hell Hops, Summit, Casscade, Rakau, Wakatu, Chinook. 





Morgan Street When Helles Freezes Over...$8.49 / 6pk CANS
When Helles Freezes Over - Pleasant, bready, and sweet are all adjectives describing this classic German styled lager. There is a presence of medium to low spicy hop bitterness. The appearance of our Munich Helles is slightly darker in color than its commercial counterparts, but it boasts clarity and a creamy white head. Helles has a medium body with medium carbonation. This beer truly shows off Munich malt at its best.
Awards: 

  • L.A. International Beer Competition Gold 2012
  • U.S. Open Beer Championships Silver 2012
  • U.S. Open Beer Championships 4th Most Creative Name 2012


Morgan Street Golden Pilsner...$8.99 / 6pk Cans
This Bohemian styled Pilsner is rich and malty. The hop character is spicy due to the use of Czech Saaz hops. MSB’s Golden Pilsner is not quite as bitter as its German Pilsner cousin. This pilsner has a nice rounded taste, with a clean crisp finish. The appearance is pale to deep gold, with a creamy white head. This beer has won many awards, with the most prestigious being Gold at the World Beer Cup in 2010. The Golden Pilsner is available year round at our brewery.Awards: numerous regional awards, World Beer Cup Bronze 2000, World Beer Cup Gold 2010, GABF
Silver 2010, Los Angeles International Beer Festival Silver 2011, World Beer Championships Silver 2011
Malt: Europils, Munich, Cara Pils
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Czech Saaz
ABV 5.1%
IBU 35


Morgan Street Honey Wheat...$8.99 / 6pk cans
This American style unfiltered wheat beer is great anytime. The aroma is pleasantly grainy and
sweet with a touch of honey. The appearance is pale yellow with minimal clarity. The flavor is not
overpowering, and is quite quaffable. Honey Wheat has a low hop bitterness that is balanced out by the honey malt used in the mash. The mouthfeel is smooth and crisp, and has medium to high carbonation. This beer is always a refreshing treat, and is available at our brewery year round.
Malt: Europils, White Wheat, Honey Malt
Hops: German Tettnang, Cascade
ABV 4.9%
IBU 14

Wild Onion is back!


Wild Onion is back and fresh!

Plus two new IPAs!

Wild Onion American IPA....$9.99 / 6pk cans
Style: American IPA
A velvety, chewy IPA with the perfect blend of hop bitterness, aroma, and malt body. Centennial and Citra hops give Misfit a pleasantly bitter kick, along with a hint of citrus.




Wild Onion Faux Pas Session IPA...$9.99 / 6pk cans
A “Session IPA” that balances the distinct aromas and flavors of our Belgian Wit yeast strain with the tropical, vibrant Citra hop. The name comes from the French term for mistake-a few years ago a mishap in the brew house became one of our favorite seasonal releases.






Wild Onion Hefty Weiss...$9.99 / 6pk bottles
Style: Hefe-Weizen
Our revved-up interpretation of a traditional Bavarian Hefeweiss. Banana and clove-like aromas and flavors are a result of using the centuries-old Weihenstephan yeast strain from Munich. German beer drinkers are known to enjoy this style for lunch while staring at the Alps-Prost!




Wild Onion Hop Slayer Double IPA...$9.49 / 4pk cans
An intense Double IPA brewed for the "hopheads" of the world. This robust ale is so full of malt and hops that you can almost chew on it. Served in a snifter to bring out all of the nuances of malt, hop, and alcohol.
8.2% ABV * 100 IBU

Schafer Frohlich - great value!




2010 Schafer Frohlich Nahe Riesling Kabinett...$15.99
Cheapest price online is $21.76
Delicate (at 7.5% alcohol) and refreshing, its green apple and honeydew melon are delightfully accompanied by green tea and lemon grass, although their scents are somewhat obscured (albeit, I’m sure, not permanently) by stubbornly yeasty, slightly cheesy notes from spontaneous fermentation. Salt and stone add interest to an exhilarating finish. This should be worth following for the better part of a decade, and perhaps beyond.

Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate

St. Cosme Cote Rotie at a great price!



2011 St. Cosme Cote Rotie...$39.99
Lowest price online is $55.98
Release price $75
The 2011 Cote Rotie offers the classic perfume of the appellation, with savory meatiness, cracked pepper, rendered bacon fat, currant bud and lavender-like qualities all soaring from the glass. Coming mostly from schist soils (think Cote Brune-esque), it shows thrilling minerality on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannin and serious length. Count me a fan and this top-notch effort will evolve gracefully for 10-12+ years.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

1er Cru Chablis for only $19.99






Yes, 1er Cru for $19.99
2012 J.P. Droin Chabils Vaillons 1er Cru....$19.99
The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons has a reticent nose, tightly wound and lacking the fruit intensity that I was expecting. The palate is much better with saline notes threaded from start to finish. This is lively and tense, but it needs the aromatics to wake up! Drink 2015-2020.
Rated 90/100 Wine Advocate
Rated 91/100 Vinous Media

Ventana Chardonnay only $8.99



Another closeout arrived!
2012 Ventana Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay....$8.99
Compare to the Winery price of $22 per bottle!Ventana’s Chardonnay is light, yet fresh and focused, displaying tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango. It is well balanced and tastes of Gala apple, pear and spicy floral tones. Light oak notes lead to hints of vanilla and honey highlights. The perfect balance of fruit, oak and acidity makes this an exceptional sipping and food friendly Chardonnay.

WOW - Wine of the Week - Plaisirs Rose




2014 Domaine Monplézy PLAISIRS ROSE...$15.99
Monplézy’s rosé is made from a combination of press juice from Cinsault and Syrah grapes, and a saignée from Grenache grapes. The wine is vinified in temperature controlled tanks. Tasting Notes: This wine is deep pink in color, with fuchsia highlights in the glass. The nose is expressive with strawberry aromas and floral notes. The mouth is fleshy, with red fruit flavors, dominated by raspberry and cherry. The lively crisp finish, makes this a nice quaffing wine, ideal for fish, light grilled meats, or simply sipping on the back porch.

Fuzzy Zoeller Autographed bottles



Fuzzy Ultra Premium Vodka AUTOGRAPHED....$21.99

Fuzzy signing bottles at The Wine and Cheese Place - Forsyth

Fuzzy Zoeller was at the store
and signed some bottles!





Fuzzy Zoeller. The name says it all. A legendary golfer, known for his charismatic character, Frank Urban Zoeller, "Fuzzy", is known around the world for his success, as well as his outgoing personality. Fuzzy has won ten times on the PGA Tour, including the 1979 Masters and 1984 U S Open. In addition, he has also won the 1985 and 1986 Skins Game, enhancing the exposure of the competition and increasing the television audience as a result.

After joining the Champions Tour, Fuzzy won the 2002 Senior PGA Championship as well as the 2002 Senior Slam Championship. Continuing with his winning ways, Fuzzy proceeded to win the 2003 Tylenol Shoot Out, the 2004 MasterCard Championship, as well as the 2007 Senior Skins with partner Peter Jacobsen. He continues to play on the Champions Tour and can often be heard whistling down the fairway.

In addition to his golf victories, Fuzzy has also received several awards for his sportsmanship and charity. He received the Bobby Jones Award in 1985, joining the ranks of Francis Ouimet, Babe Zaharias, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus. Fuzzy also received the Dave Marr award in 2010 as a result of his constant commitment to bettering the game of golf.

Farm Fresh Tomatoes!

Dry Dock Farms just delivered our first batch of farm fresh Tomatoes this week!
In stock at Forsyth only.  We have everything you need for a fresh Caprese Salad.


Also at Forsyth, if you buy fresh mozzarella, we can clip of some Fresh basil that we have growing in the store.  The Basil is FREE with your purchase of Fresh Mozzarella.  
Fresh Mozzarella - made in house.

Years ago we used to make our own fresh Mozzarella.  Well, due to popular demand, we are making it again. 






TWCP House Made Fresh Mozzarella...$8.99 / lb
Fresh Mozzarella is mild and delicate flavor with an elastic and springy texture. Fresh Mozzarella is traditionally served with sliced tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and salt, called Insalata Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella is also perfect on pizza, for pasta dishes like lasagna, as an appetizer added to bruschetta, or melted on vegetables.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Great price on St. Cosme Crozes Hermitage!




Another amazing price!  Only about 5 cases available!
2011 St. Cosme Crozes Hermitage...$14.99
Wine Spectator Suggested retail $34

Shows a brambly frame to the core of plum, anise and cassis, with an energetic, pepper-studded finish. Drink now through 2016. 375 cases made. –JM
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

In stock, another wine from The Wine Spectator top 100 wines of 2013



This wine was number 67 on 
The Wine Spectator top 100 wines of 2013





Natacha Chave is the younger sister of Yann Chave
2010 Natacha Chave Aléofane Crozes-Hermitage....$23.99
Wine Spectator release price is $35
Blend: 100% Syrah 
unfined and unfilterred
A briary, juicy style, with plum and blackberry fruit enlivened by savory, anise, alder and pepper notes. The energetic finish features solid grip for mid-term cellaring. Drink now through 2022. 56 cases imported. –JM
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

Amazing price on this Barolo




We got in 20 cases of this amazing steal!  Do not miss it!
2007 Dosio Barolo DOCG....$21.99
Lowest price on Wine-Searcher is $43.95
Wine Spectator suggested retail is $65
Nebbiolo 100% 
Vineyard: La Morra
Aging: 36 months in 25 hl Slavonia oak barrels, then 9 months in bottles before marketing Tasting notes: Colour: garnet red with slight orange reflections Smell: violet and cherry perfumes that evolve into light notes of chocolate, hay and leather Flavour: pleasantly dry and complete thanks to the excellent balance between the acidity and the noble tannins of the nebbiolo. 
Serving suggestions: red meats, game, stews and mature cheeses 
Alcohol volume: 13.5% 
Number of cases: 1,250
Longevity: 20-25 years

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Jameson Whiskey aged in STOUT Beer Barrels.


Back in stock!





Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates "Stout Edition"...$33.99
What happens when Jameson Original is aged in oak casks that have been seasoned with craft Irish stout? The answer lies in this limited release Jameson Caskmates. Experience the culmination of this collaboration before this experimental edition whiskey is gone.

Jameson aged in  stout-seasoned casks for a truly original finish

When the Jameson Master Distiller met the Master Brewer from Franciscan Wells for a drink, a plan was hatched to send a few Jameson casks to their brewery down the road for them to age their craft Irish stout. The time came for the casks to return home and our Master Distiller saw an opportunity which piqued his curiosity. He re-filled the stout-seasoned barrels with Jameson Whiskey, and Jameson Caskmates emerged; a whiskey that retains all the triple distilled smoothness of Jameson Original, with a truly unique finish. The subtle suggestion of hops, cocoa and coffee are signposts that it has bumped shoulders with stout; however, Caskmates is undeniably a member of the Jameson family.


Nose
The initial aroma of freshly mown Hay is complimented by a crisp Orchard Fruit character, Green Apples and Pears along with a twist of Lime Zest. Mild Pot Still Spices appear, deepening from Green Tea to Hazel Nut and Milk Chocolate. The lingering Hop influence combines effortlessly with Toasted Oak and Barley Grains to form a solid base.

Taste
As expected, there is the initial sweet mouth coating typical of the Irish Pot Still Whiskey inclusion. Then the effect of the Beer Cask finish becomes apparent with the subtle touch of Hops and Cocoa Beans. Some Marzipan and Charred Oak add to the complexity.

Finish
Long and sweet with Milk Chocolate and Butterscotch

De Proef Left Hand Wekken Sour

Blend of Imperial Stout and Flemish Sour


De Proef Left Hand Wekken Sour...$13.99 / 750ml
Every year, De Proef Brouwerji of Lochristi, Belgium offers a new addition to their coveted Brewmaster’s Collaboration. For 2015, Left Hand Brewing and our co-founder Eric Wallace had the great privilege of being this year’s guest brewery in the series. Dirk Naudis of De Proef Brouwerji and Eric Wallace of Left Hand Brewing are proud to announce Wekken Sour, brewed with our renown Wake Up Dead Russian Imperial Stout and De Proef’s Zoetzuur Flanders Red style!

“The first thing we discussed on tasting this beer was how good that blending session had to be. You’re taking Left Hand’s massive, deeply nuanced imperial stout—a chewy mixture of raisins, dark chocolate, cocoa, and licorice—and bringing it together with what seems to be an ideal counterpoint for this sort of beer. De Proef’s Zoetzuur is one of our favorite takes on the Flanders red style, with bright acidity and chewiness that does its sweet + sour right. We were continually impressed by how this collab feels like more than the sum of its parts.

This pours a deep, chocolate-brown color, mostly opaque. There’s a creamy, light-tan head on top of things, reasonably well formed and providing some nice lacing. If there’s a main, composite view we kept coming back to with Wekken Sour, it was the sensory execution of a milk chocolate-covered cherry: aromatics offer up some rich cocoa, set alongside the dark and juicy cherry qualities of the Zoetzuur. And this doesn’t seem overly heavy, and certainly not syrupy. Instead that toasty undercurrent of the Left for Dead offers some really nice lift: toasted marshmallow, cake ice cream cone, plus a rich cherry quality that feels like ripe fruit.”

Alvinne Sour Collection Phi

Back in stock!


Alvinne Sour Collection Phi...$4.99 / 11.2oz
10% ABV
"Blond sour ale - mixed fermentation - with dried hop flowers aged in stainless steel - contains barley malt. Morpheus Yeast"

Blackberry Farm “Classic Saison”





Blackberry Farm “Classic Saison”...$12.99 / 750ml
This is a Belgian-style farmhouse ale. The aroma is dominated by fruity esters reminiscent of citrus fruits along with a moderate earthy and floral hop aroma from the use of Noble-type hops in the brewing process. Has a deep gold, hue that is often hazy, and a voluminous head on pouring as a result of the bottle-conditioning and high natural carbonation. The beer is medium-bodied and has a very refreshing effervescence which, along with a fairly low alcohol content of 6% by volume, makes this a beer to be enjoyed on a warm day by itself or with a wide range of foods, whether casual or fine dining. Complex flavors and aromas in this beer are a result of the special yeast used in fermentation combined with the additional complexity added by bottle-conditioning in large bottles for at least six weeks before being released.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Anima - Italian Craft Beer


In stock at Rock Hill, Forsyth and New Ballas!

Anima - Italian Craft Beer
Our Philosophy
We are sons of a land that is generous, we are stubborn and at the same time patient and totally dedicated to the belief in quality. Every day we concentrate our whole energy into producing a beer of utmost quality. We are committed to constantly search to improve in order to not just to quench a thirst, but to create moments of true gastronomic pleasure.
Q = log (P)
Quality is a logarithm of passion


Anima Dante....$12.99 / 500ml 

Dark strong ale
7,8 % vol
A strong red ale identified by a considerable abundance of malt, a triumph of flavours, great beverage, alcohol concealed by well-balanced hops, good froth. Eternal, a jewel for those
who love the reds.
Pairings: Combines well with seasoned cheeses, grilled meats

Anima Leonardo...$11.99 / 500ml
Blonde Ale
6,7 % vol
A strong ale, remarkablly complete, characterized by a scent of fruit, delicate body, a generous base of malt, excellent froth, a skilful closing taste of bitter. An allround perfection.
Pairings:  Combines well with: cold sliced meats, fish, red meat

Meet Legendary Golfer - Fuzzy Zoeller!


Open House Format - share with your friends
TONIGHT

If you cannot make it and want a bottle autographed - 
order it online and we will try to get it done for you
Just mention in the notes you want it autographed


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Meet Fuzzy Zoeller
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Taste his Vodka!

Fuzzy Zoeller Vodka Tasting 
with Fuzzy Zoeller!

Get your vodka bottle autographed by the legend!

Monday August 3rd from 4:30-6pm

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





Fuzzy Zoeller. The name says it all. A legendary golfer, known for his charismatic character, Frank Urban Zoeller, "Fuzzy", is known around the world for his success, as well as his outgoing personality. Fuzzy has won ten times on the PGA Tour, including the 1979 Masters and 1984 U S Open. In addition, he has also won the 1985 and 1986 Skins Game, enhancing the exposure of the competition and increasing the television audience as a result.

After joining the Champions Tour, Fuzzy won the 2002 Senior PGA Championship as well as the 2002 Senior Slam Championship. Continuing with his winning ways, Fuzzy proceeded to win the 2003 Tylenol Shoot Out, the 2004 MasterCard Championship, as well as the 2007 Senior Skins with partner Peter Jacobsen. He continues to play on the Champions Tour and can often be heard whistling down the fairway.

In addition to his golf victories, Fuzzy has also received several awards for his sportsmanship and charity. He received the Bobby Jones Award in 1985, joining the ranks of Francis Ouimet, Babe Zaharias, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus. Fuzzy also received the Dave Marr award in 2010 as a result of his constant commitment to bettering the game of golf.

Good Beer for sharing!

Back from a trip to Kentucky and picked up some beer not available here.

Beer is best shared - so we will open up a selection of these beers as part of our Friday tasting this week from 4-6 pm (August 7th) at Forsyth

Dogfish Head
Kentucky Ale
Anderson Valley Gose
Dark Horse