Tanqueray Malacca Gin

It is back!!!

We have not seen Tanqueray Malacca Gin in a few years!

Limited Edition return....

Tanqueray Malacca Gin....$29.99 / liter bottle

Summer beers....

Newcastle Bombshell

Boulevard Zon

Leinenkugel's Shandy Sampler

Includes the new ORANGE SHANDY (only found in this pack)

Saison de Pipaix

Vapeur Saison de Pipaix....$8.99 / 750ml
"SAISON DE PIPAIX 6 %vol. A traditional Wallonian saison beer, born with the brewery in 1785. Dry, normally hopped, slightly acidic, very spicy (black pepper, ginger, sweet orange peel, curaçao, star anise...)" 
- Rated 91/100 RateBeer


In stock and online

Bird Dog Whiskey

3 flavors in stock at Forysth

Blackberry Whiskey

Peach Whiskey

Hot Cinnamon Whiskey

Beer Tasting this Week!

Memorial Day Weekend!!
You are going to need some Beer!
Worth the extra trip from the grocery stores!

Dragon's Breath Hardwood Charcoal! (all stores)
Jones Family Bratwurst (Rock Hill and Forsyth)


This Weekend's Tastings!
May 24 from 4-6pm

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

Beer

Weston Brewing O'Malleys IPA
2nd Shift Art of Neurosis IPA
Wild Onion Summer Wit
Boulevard Zon
O'Fallon Sticke it to The Man

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BEER - New Ballas location

May 24 from 4-6pm

The Wine and Cheese Place - NEW BALLAS

457 N. New Ballas, Creve Coeur MO
314.989.0020Beer

Weihenstephaner Vitus
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Bells Oberon
Chapeau Strawberry

Wine Education - Grape: Viura

Wine Tasting at all FOUR locations

Taste a few wines made from Viura at all four of our locations this Saturday, May 23 from 11am-4pm. (each store will also have other wines out to taste)

A little more education: We are going to try to feature either a grape or a wine region each week at our stores. We will give you some background information on the grape or region and feature a wine that highlights what we are featuring. We will taste that wine on Saturday at all four of our locations. We will post it here in our blog and send it out in our emails - click here to sign up for our emails

I have started a new label "Education" that you can hit to read all the education articles (see the right column under the heading "labels".

Grape: Viura

image from Wikipedia

Viura:
As we head into this holiday weekend we thought it would be a good idea to highlight one of our favorite summer white wine varietals Viura. Quite often we head to a friends house for a BBQ or a potluck and need a versatile wine to match both the weather and the food, that’s where the Spanish grape Viura (also known as Macabeo) comes in handy.  It is always a crowd pleaser and quite food friendly in both it’s still form and Sparkling form (Viura is one of the main grape varietals used in the production of Spanish Cava).
Viura is the synonym used in the Spanish DO of Rioja for Macabeo, which is the most popular grape of northern Spain. High in production, the Viura takes well to hot and dry regions. It also buds late which makes it less likely to be harmed by frost. Together with the varietals Parellada and Xarel-lo it is used in the production of the sparkling Spanish wine Cava. Both still and sparkling wines from Viura are dry, medium in acidity, and have notes of delicate wildflowers and bitter almonds. Viura is best consumed young.
Come taste great example of still and Sparkling Viura this weekend and grab a bottle of a case for you long weekend.
2011 Las Valles Viura/Chardonnay....$6.99
NV Segura Viudas Aria Cava....$9.99

Charcoal is in stock now!

In stock at all 4 locations - pick some up for the holiday weekend


"Highly Recommended" - Dragon Breath - $16.99 / 20 lbs - read review
compare to:
"Recommended" -- Big Green Egg Lump Charcoal - $23.99 / 20 lbs at Straubs - read review

Dragon's Breath Lump Charcoal....$16.99 / 20lbs
From Missouri
Made from Hickory and Oak
This is one of the top rated and one of the few "Highly Recommended" Lump Charcoals by the Naked Whiz's Lump Charcoal Database

"The charcoal is quite easy light, taking 3 sheets in our chimney starter test. This is low compared to other charcoals. There was very little sparking and no popping while the charcoal burned in the chimney starter. The smoke had the classic smell of American hardwood charcoal.


In our maximum temperature test, the charcoal burned at 980 degrees which ranks very high compared to other charcoals. The fire spreads quickly and there was very little sparking and no popping while the charcoal was burning full tilt. When using a MAPP torch to start the charcoal, we did observer moderate sparking AND popping, so you should exercise care in using a torch to start this charcoal.


Finally, in our burn time test, Dragon Breath burned a very long time ranking Very High compared to other charcoals. In fact, it is one of the longest burning charcoals we've encountered. The ash production was Low compared to other charcoals.


In conclusion, we were very impressed with this charcoal. It is easy to light, has that great American hardwood smell, burns hot, burns long, and produces a low amount of ash. 
Review from the Naked Whiz's Lump Charcoal Database

Wine Classes

Click here to make reservations online or call 314.727.8788

Wine Classes

Thursday, May 30th (7pm-8:30pm)

$20 per person

Red Blends from Around the World

The art of the blend is what separates a winemaker from a grape grower. Great wine of course starts in the vineyard, but once the grapes are in and fermentation has stopped, the winemaker takes over crafting his master blend. Come taste 8 great blends from around the world.  Red blends are one of the hottest categories in wine right now.
Wines you will taste:

2010 Domaine de la Janasse Terre de Bussiere 
(65% Merlot, 35% Syrah) 
Southern Rhone France

2011 Les Darons by Jeff Carrel 
(60% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 15% Syrah) 
Languedoc France

2011 Penfolds Bin 2 
(81% Shiraz, 19% Mourvedre) 
South Australia

2009 Cuvelier Los Andes Colleccion 
(59% Malbec, 16% Merlot, 15% Cabernet, 5% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot)
Mendoza Argentina

2009 Chateau La Rousselle 
(65% Merlot, 35% Cabenet Franc) 
Fronsac Bordeaux

2009 Tenuta Monteti Caburino 
(55% Cabernet, 25% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Merlot) 
Tuscany Italy

2010 Ridge Geyserville 
(64% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 12% Petit Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Mataro) 
Alexander Valley California

2008 Trione Red Blend 
(53% Cabernet, 22% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec)
 Alexander Valley California

Wednesday June 12th (7pm-8:30pm)

$20 per person

Wines of the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley produces some of the most stunning white and yes even red wines in the world. Featuring Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and even Pinot Noir, we will taste through a fantastic array of wines that make this uniquely oriented region such a treat for summer.
Scheduled to taste:

• 2011 Chateau de Sancerre, Sancerre 
• 2008 Chateau de Sancerre Cuvee Connentable, Sancerre
• 2011 Chateau Soucherie “Cuvee Les Rangs de Long” Blanc, Anjou
• 2011 Lunneau Papin Muscadet, Sevre et Maine
• 2010 Pierre Breton Vouvray La Dilettante, Vouvray Sec
• 2007 Domaine Huet Sparkling Vouvray, Vouvray Petillant
• 2011  Plouzeau Rive Gauche, Chinon
• 2011 Weisskopf Le Rocher Des Violettes, Touraine

reservations required - call 314.727.8788

Recipe of the Week

Classic Gougères
(Adapted from Bon Appetite April 2009)

• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt    ***
• 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, chilled     ***
• 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 6 ounces)  ***
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper    ***

 *** Available at The Wine and Cheese Place Forsyth

Preparation
Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Bring 1 cup water, butter, and salt to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until butter melts. Add flour; stir rapidly with wooden spoon until flour absorbs liquid and forms ball, pulling away from sides of pan. Stir vigorously until film forms on bottom of pan and dough is no longer sticky, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat; cool dough 2 to 3 minutes. Using electric mixer, beat in eggs 1 at a time. Stir in cheese and pepper.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart. Using damp fingertip, press down any peaks of dough.
Bake gougères until golden brown, about 30 minutes, reversing position of pans halfway through baking. Using small sharp knife, pry open 1 gougère to check for doneness (center should be slightly eggy and moist). Serve hot or warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Transfer to racks; cool. Rewarm in 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.


Wine Pairing: 

2011 Las Valles Viura/Chardonnay

2011 Pesquier Las Terrasses Red

Ardbog Day!

Reservations are not needed, but let us know on facebook if you are coming

Open House Tasting!

Saturday June 1 - Ardbog Day

(11am-2pm)

The Wine and Cheese Place - NEW BALLAS

457 N. New Ballas, Creve Coeur MO

314.989.0020
Click here for Google Maps and directions

Get a chance to taste the rare ArdBOG new Single Malt Scotch

We will taste

• Ardbeg Ardbog (Aged in Ex-Manzanilla Sherry casks) **
• Ardbeg 10 Year Old
• Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
• Glenmorangie La Santa

Ardbog will be for tasting only at this time, we hope to have some available for sale, but do not know how much or when yet.

**We only have 1 bottle to taste, so we will taste it until it is gone.

Art of Neurosis

New Batch Art of Neurosis - It has been awhile!!!!

Order 2nd Shift online

(plus 1 more case of Katy arrived)

2nd Shift Art of Neurosis IPA....$8.49 / 750ml

AON is an Ipa that has everything you could want in one, if what you want is a hop sandwich. It's a 7.7% Simcoe and Columbus delight.
67 IBU

2nd Shift Hibiscus Wit....$8.49 / 750ml
Hibiscus Wit...it's all over the placeHeres what I've been goofin around with for a while. I love belgian wits on hot summer days (or freezin your butt off days). Anyway I took a witbier and threw in a bunch of hibiscus flowers to make it even better. 5.2% ABV 24 IBU

New - Glenburgie Scotch - 1989 Vintage

A new rare Samaroli just arrived - in stock at Forsyth and online with the other Samaroli Scotches

Samaroli 1989 Glenburgie 22 Year Old...$199.99 / 750ml

Producer: Samaroli
Vintage: 1989

Bottled: 2011
Region: Speyside
Country: Scotland
Notes: A fragrant grass and vanilla nose, rather astringent, but delicate and aromatic. Sweetish with a touch of salty aftertaste and pleasantly long finish.

In 1810, William Paul founded the distillery with the name “Kilnflat”; in 1871 it was licensed to Charles Hay and changed its name to Glenburgie. As with many distilleries, it changed ownership several times; in 1936 Ballantines bought it to use the valuable product in its blended whiskies. In the sixties it used a head for the modified still, on which the long neck was replaced by a drum-shaped rectifier in order to produce various styles of whisky according to the number of rectifier plates; this still was named “Lomond”, after the nearby Loch, close to which stood the Inverleven distillery, the first to use this technology. Glenburgie adopted these stills, producing two different malts (Glenburgie and Glencraig) but in 1981 reverted to using traditional stills. This very rare single malt represents Speyside whiskies’ finesse very well. Glenburgie is now controlled by Pernod Ricard (Pernod’s Chivas Bros group).

Weston IPA

New IPA from Weston Brewing in Missouri in stock at Forsyth

Weston O'Malley's IPA...$7.49 / 6pk

O'Malley's IPA is another beer that started out as a Brew Labs 22oz. This IPA is built for wider appeal than some of its cousins. With 7.5% abv and 89 IBU it still has all that you expect from an IPA, but with a smoother finish than one might expect.

Silver Oak Tasting at New Ballas!

Silver Oak Wine Tasting

Father's Day Weekend Tasting

Satruday - June 15, from 1pm-4pm

The Wine and Cheese Place - NEW BALLAS

457 N. New Ballas, Creve Coeur MO

314.989.0020
Click here for Google Maps and directions

Join us at New Ballas  to taste the amazing Silver Oak wines.
We will taste

• 2008 Silver Oak Alexander Valley
• 2008 Silver Oak Napa Valley

$5 / person and you get to keep the tasting glass!

Reservations are not required, but we only have a limited number of tasting glasses for you to take home, so you can make a reservation to guarantee yourself a glass.

Click here to make reservations to guarantee you get a glass

Credit card required.  Your credit card will be charged as soon as we get the reservation. No cancellations or refunds.

PennyPacker Bourbon

If you are a Seinfeld fan, you will remember H.E. Pennypacker was one of Cosmo Kramer's aliases as the wealthy American industrialist....the Bourbon is not related, but the name just reminded me of it....

In stock now and online

Pennypacker Bourbon...$19.99 / 750ml
PennyPacker - Invariable Character and Consistently High Quality
Select, mature maize from the cornfields around the distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, is the base for PennyPacker. Three types of grain are used in the distilling process: maize, rye and barley. The maize content in PennyPacker is a high, above-average 70%. The law stipulates a maize content of only a minimum 51% in bourbon. The water used in the distilling is spring water drawn from the deep, broad veins of chalk, or limestone that run through Kentucky. This water is especially pure and soft.

PennyPacker is produced according to the continuous method of distillation. In other words, the distilling process is a long, uninterrupted procedure, the product of which is the desired full-bodied, yet pure distillate. This guarantees PennyPacker’s invariable character and consistently high quality. PennyPacker is always matured, as required by the American bourbon law, in new casks made of American white oak, charred on the inside. The charring allows the whiskey to penetrate the wood more easily and thus take on the vanilla and caramel notes characteristic of PennyPacker. Bourbon - For the Young and the Young at Heart
PennyPacker is stored in these casks over a number of years, far longer than prescribed by law (legal maturity: at least three years). The cellar master alone determines the final maturity and he leaves the bourbon plenty of time. PennyPacker is a straight bourbon whiskey. The term “straight” may only be used to describe bourbon that comes exclusively from one distillery and is not blended with bourbons of other origins.

PennyPacker is a particularly distinguished, full-bodied, yet mild straight bourbon whiskey with a slight hint of vanilla and caramel. The high quality of PennyPacker makes it ideal for enjoying neat. Americans usually drink it with water/soda, on the rocks, as a long drink or in cocktails (e.g. the famous Manhattan). PennyPacker is the bourbon for the young and the young at heart, for those who value high quality and authenticity, for people with a yearning for the true beauty of America, the land of opportunity.

Great price on Chalk Hill

In stock now and online

2009 Chalk Hill Estate Red Chalk Hill..$51.99

Both firm and supple, with spicy, loamy earth, red currant, red candy and dark berry notes, gaining a nice, minerally edge on the finish. The tannins give the flavors traction. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Carmenère. Best from 2013 through 2023. 5,700 cases made. –JL

Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

Hudson Chardonnay

The famous John Kongsgaard is the consulting winemaker!

Famous Hudson Vineyard....many of the great wineries by from Hudson:  Kistler, Konsgaard, Marcassin, Neyers, Ramey....

in stock and online

2010 Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay...$61.99

The 2010 Chardonnay is gorgeous. Layers of expressive, varietal fruit emerge from a rich, textured Chardonnay long on class and personality. Ripe peaches, orange blossoms, spices and butter all flesh out on the gorgeous, expressive finish. The 2010 was aged in French oak barrels, 80% new, with batonnage twice a month. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
These three new releases from Hudson Vineyards are more than worthy follow-ups to the 2009s. Christopher Vandendriessche is the winemaker, while John Kongsgaard consults.

Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

Wine Clip

Perfect Father's day gift!!!

The Physics of Better Wine

 

The Wine Clip uses principles of magnetics to improve the taste of wine as it is being poured out of the bottle. The effect is instantaneous, and has been found by many wine professionals to result in a genuine improvement in flavor and mouthfeel, especially when used on red wines.

Using magnets to treat fluids – water, fuel, wine, etc. - is not a new idea, and the technology has been applied successfully in many industries. What causes the effect has been the subject of some debate, but it is generally thought that passing a conductive fluid through a properly designed magnetic field has an effect on the polar molecules in the fluid.

In wine, it is believed that the large, polymerized tannins in wine that normally result in a high degree of astringency are broken up or otherwise affected, resulting in a less astringent, “softer” flavor.

The Wine Clip may also accelerate aeration, by drawing higher concentrations of oxygen to the wine as it is being poured. In contrast with most gases, oxygen is highly magnetically susceptible, and is attracted to a magnetic field. This would explain testimony from wine experts that The Wine Clip instantly produces the benefits of time consuming aeration.

Anthony Dias Blue

Famous Food & Wine Expert

Wine and Spirits Editor of BON APPETIT

"I'm usually skeptical of devices that claim to improve the quality of wine. But the application of a magnetic field to wine really does seem to soften the tannins and improve a wine's drinkability. The Wine Clip is an ingenious invention that actually works. The effect is especially noticeable on red wines. TWC would be a great gift."

Chalk Hill Chardonnay Estate on sale!

In stock and online

2010 Chalk Hill Chardonnay Estate....$31.99
This offers an expansive mix of ripe fig, apricot, mango and tropical fruit, holding a rich posture on the long, layered finish. Drink now through 2020. 12,400 cases made. –JL
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator

94 Point Chardonnay from Joseph Phelps

Reserve it online now

2010 Phelps Freestone Chardonnay...$38.99
A bit more layered than the Pastorale, the 2010 Chardonnay Estate Freestone Vineyard caresses the palate from beginning to end. Lemon, pastry, white flowers, crushed rocks and a whisper of French oak all emerge from the glass in the seamless, totally polished Chardonnay. The aromas and flavors remain bright, focused and beautifully articulated from start to finish. This is another fabulous wine from Joseph Phelps. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. 
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate

Bear Republic is back

Bear Republic Brewing Co. 

In stock now FRESH!!!
The distributor has been out for about 3 weeks, but it is back

O'Fallon Sticke it to the Man Sticke Alt

Order all O'Fallon beers online


In stock now!


O'Fallon Sticke it to the Man Sticke Alt....$9.49 / 4pk

"Name the O'Fallon Beer" Contest Beer is here.  This is the beer that O'Fallon brewery allowed The Wine and Cheese Place customers to name the beer.  We held a contest with O'Fallon to name this beer back in April of 2010.  The winner was Craig B. of New Haven, Missouri for the name Sticke it to the Man.

Brian Owens' description the O'Fallon Sticke---
"So here’s the skinny on the Sticke! As you probably know the word “Sticke” is a mangled version of the “low german” word “stickum” which translates to “secret”. The secret lies in the recipe where only a small few knew what actually went into the beer. German brew masters of the day measured their ingredients by the bucketful and if they weren’t paying attention or maybe they had a bit too much beer to drink they sometimes added too much grain. They had to add more hops to balance the maltiness of the extra grains and ended up with a bigger and typically darker version of their Alt. Our version will be an Imperial version of the original. Coming in at 10% ABV this beer will be big and malty with hints of toffee and a subtle roastiness, but will be fully attenuated and relatively dry for being such a big beer. The hops that are used are of the German noble variety giving a healthy bitterness and a noble Pils hop aroma. There is a short list of people who will actually know the recipe and I think the winner of the contest ought to be one of those few."
-- Brian Owens, brewmaster
Beer Specs:
ABV 10%
SRM 17OG 22 brix
FG 4.3 brix (anticipated)



Here are some of the other names entered in the contest...

• Stick 'Em Up Alt (complete with a picture of a guy with a gun on the label)
• Speak Softly and Carry A Big Sticke
• The Big Stick(e) inspired by:“Speak softly and carry a big stick."President Theodore Roosevelt
• GestALT SchWine
• "Boom Sticke", as in "This is my Boom Sticke!"
• Undercover Hipster Sticke Alt - Going with the secret idea...An alt is also slang for a hipster. The label could feature a tattooed, mustached hipster revealing himself behind a trench coat.
• Wicked Sticke
• Secret Agent Alt
• O'Fallon Sticke Situation Ale
• Hop Secret
• Sticke Semper Tyrannis
• Copper Sticke
• Sticke Alt Twisted Toffee Malt
• Double Naught Spye Beer
• Kraftwerk: Which is a German word meaning 'power plant'. (It is also the name of Dusseldorf's other world-famous progeny, the pioneering electronic music band Kraftwerk, who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.) The label's graphics could be German steampunk. A futuristic-for-the-1800s reimagining of a Fraktur typeface. A close view of a power plant's gears, baroquely engraved with alchemical, floral, and pinnate figures, spitting electricity through their filigreed teeth. The very sort of power plant a Modern Prometheus of the era might keep in a secret laboratory, to bring life to a creation larger and more powerful than nature intended.
• Vick's Sticke (Victoria's Secret)
• Über Sticke
• Old Krekel Alt : In honor of the founding father of O'Fallon, MO, Arnold Krekel.
• Sticke Figure Alt
• Private Alt --wordplay on "Private Eye" suggests secret nature of recipe
• Swinging Shelligah Sticke Alt
• Alt you glad it's sticke
• My name is Alt, Sticke Alt.
• Hushed Revelation --- Hushed as in secret recipe and Revelation in the winner (theoretically) knowing the secret recipe.
• Secret Stickler Alt Ale
• O'Fallon Slap Sticke
• Shtickey Secret
• Fruit of the Rhine
• "O'Fallon Stickeasy" or "Sticke Easy" Sharing in the same secrecy as a 1920s Speakeasy
• "Short end of the Stick"
• Sticke Shock - an Alt Beer
• "Mighty Casey Sticke Alt" A play on Mighty Casey Strikes Out. I think that "Mighty Casey" would be good name for a big beer like this.
• FETCH!
• Brewmasters Darkest Sticke
• O'Fallon's Keizer Dubbele Vogel (Imperial Double Bird)
• Wicket Shtick (Wicket is very close to Wicked in pronunciation but a play on words and it would represent the St. Louis Arch since in croquet the arches are called wickets. Shtick is a play on the word Sticke but also has Yiddish origins meaning "a devious trick" representing a secret also.)
• Beer Name: "Wunder Bier," the magical sticke alt of O'Fallon
• X-Alt
• Tree of Knowledge Sticke Alt
• RumpleSTICKEkin
• Alter Ego
• "old brown sticke"
• O'Fallon Second Shooter - going off the whole secretive, conspiratorial, and dark part of the Sticke Alt. "Maybe it wasn't just Lee Harvey OswAlt."
• O'Fallon "Bucket Brigade" Sticke Alt
• Hops & Robbers 
• Old Stick - Sticke Alt
• Sticke Buns
• Sticke Icke
• Ctrl+Alt+Delete

St. Lupulin Seasonal is back!

In stock now at Forsyth!
Odell St. Lupulin Extra Pale Ale....$9.89 / 6pk

"A mystical legend echoes in our brewhouse - that of St. Lupulin(loop-you-lin) the archetypal hophead. He devoted endless summers to endless rows of hops, tending to the flowers and the beloved resin within - lupulin Extraordinary oils in this yellow resin provide this dry-hopped extra pale ale with an undeniably pleasing floral aroma and clean, crisp finish. One sip of this seasonal summer ale and you too, will believe." -- Odell Brewing
6.5% Alcohol By Volume

New Stella Artois Cidre

Stella Artois Cidre...$6.99 / 4pk

New Stella Artois Cidre is a crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. The taste of red apple and peachy, apricot accents complement the subtle flavor of orange, giving it a refreshing taste with a pleasing wood finish. 

Please enjoy Stella Artois Cidre poured into a white wine glass and pair with a semi-hard cheese like manchego, a Waldorf salad or fresh Belgian endives.

4.5% ABV – Naturally Gluten Free, 170 calories, 21 carbs

Jereome Chezeaux 2010 Great Burgundy

Very exciting Burgundy!

Great scores and great prices!

Very limited

6 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Bourgogne Rouge...$24.99
The 2010 Bourgogne is a gorgeous wine laced with dark cherries, tar, menthol, smoke and tobacco. This is a decidedly big style of Bourgogne that clearly reflects the low yields of the vintage. There is more than enough structure underpinning the fruit. Warm spiced notes wrap around the finish. The Bourgogne is made mostly from vines in Premeaux plus some holdings in Vosne. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. 
Rated 88-90/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Clos Vougeot....$119.99
The 2010 Clos de Vougeot is gorgeous. It boasts impeccable textural finesse in its dark red cherries, flowers, mint and licorice. I especially like its energy. This is another wine that doesn’t seem to be showing all of its cards at present. The fruit is so silky and fleshy, there is virtually no perception of tannin or Vougeot angularity. Sweet floral and minty notes add brightness and complexity on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 
Rated 92-94/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges...$49.99
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges is rich, powerful and decidedly masculine in style. It reveals plenty of length if not quite the sensuality of the Vosne. Still it is another overachiever at the villages level. Dark cherries, plums and licorice are some of the notes that are woven into the finish. The Nuits is a blend of parcels in Premeaux, Charbonnieres and Chaliots, vinified separately. This is a great showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. 
Rated 88-90/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges Aux Boudots...$65.99
The 2010 Nuits St Georges Aux Boudots comes across as more feminine and floral than the Vosne. Freshly cut roses, sweet red berries and spices are some of the many notes that flesh out in the glass. The 2010 boasts fabulous depth and a totally seductive personality. There is a brightness to the finish that is very attractive. The tannins are quite soft today, suggesting the wine won’t need more than a few years in bottle to show at its best. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. 
Rated 91-93/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges Pruliers....$67.99
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers is another wine packed with tons of fruit and sheer structure. It isn’t as immediate as some of the other wines from this estate, but it does show considerable promise. Layers of dark red fruit, crushed rocks and minerals are woven together nicely on the energetic, virile finish. The 2010 will require some patience. Here, too, the style is a bit wild but full of character, even if the wine does find a measure of finesse with time in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 
Rated 92-94/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges Vaucrains...$69.99
The 2010 Nuits St.-Georges Les Vaucrains is wonderfully complete. It is a big wine, yet all of the elements are beautifully integrated to a greater extent than in some of the other wines. The tannins are firm yet retain a certain level of elegance and finesse. The Vaucrains is deep, powerful and flat out great. Tar, smoke and incense are some of the notes that develop as the wine works its way to the huge, building finish. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 
Rated 93-95/100 The Wine Advocate



3 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Nuits St. Georges Rue de Chaux...$65.99
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Rue de Chaux is a huge, explosive wine bursting with sweet dark cherries, flowers, sweet herbs and mint. It is a decidedly ripe, exotic Nuits that stands out for a level of ripeness that borders on opulence. Jerome Chezeaux adds that these parcels, planted in 1943 and 1950, yielded high amounts of shot berries. Sweet, balsamic notes wrap around the huge finish. I can’t say this is especially elegant or refined, but is completely intriguing in its own way. There is no shortage of personality here. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. 
Rated 91-93/100 The Wine Advocate



3 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Vosne Romanee...$56.99
The 2010 Vosne-Romanee is wonderfully fleshy and expressive. Black cherries, sweet spices, menthol and tobacco are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. Here, too, the low yields of the vintage give the wine an unusual amount of richness at this level. Sweet perfumed notes ring out on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. 
Rated 89-91/100 The Wine Advocate



3 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Vosne Romanee Les Chaumes...$71.99
The 2010 Vosne-Romanee Les Chaumes is wonderfully cool and introspective. With time in the glass, plums, black cherries, mint, violets and spices emerge, adding a wonderful sense of texture and depth. Elements of firmness underpin the fruit, suggesting the wine has a very bright future. Sweet red flowers, mint and spices add complexity on the finish. I especially like the energy and tension. There is no shortage of potential here. Jerome Chezeaux notes this was the last wine to finish its malo. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 
Rated 92-94/100 The Wine Advocate



2 bottles available
2010 Jerome Chezeaux Vosne Romanee Les Suchots...$109.99
The 2010 Vosne-Romanee Les Suchots comes across as understated. Sweet dark berries, spices, flowers and mint are some of the notes that are woven into a finessed fabric of notable elegance. The Suchots is one of the most refined wines in the Chezeaux lineup. Despite its considerable sensuality, the wine needs time to fully come together. Silky tannins frame the persistent finish. The Suchots was the first wine to finish its malo. There is the potential for the Suchots to turn out even better than this note suggests. It will be fun to find out. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. 
Rated 92-94/100 The Wine Advocate

Weston Brewing is back!

Weston Brewing Li'l Lucy's Hot Pepper Ale....$7.49 / 6pk Li'l Lucy's Hot Pepper Ale started out as an experiment. Weston Brew Labs #2. It became the most popular 22oz beer we produced so it graduated to 12oz. Li'l Lucy is a light, golden ale steeped with fresh serrano and jalapeno peppers. Great for those with a love for the heat. It is also great for cooking. Weston Brewing Brew Labs No.4 with Habanero and Mango...$3.99 / 22oz Brew Lab's No. 4 is a malty amber lager that is innocent enough. We then add fresh-cut mangoes and habaneros to the recently fermented beer. The flavors help create a beer that will remind you of the cuisine of the West Indies.

Wild Onion SUMMER WIT - in cans!

Wild Onion SUMMER WIT...$8.49 / 6pk CANS

Style: Belgian White

Our warm weather seasonal is perfect for enjoying the long-awaited days of spring and summer. This Belgian-style White Ale is traditionally brewed with a large dose of wheat malt and a splash of coriander and orange peel.

Recipe of the Week

Persian Feta and Riso Pasta Salad

This is one of our favorite recipes for a summer cook out, or as part of a pot luck dinner. The only “cooking” is boiling the water for the Riso. The star of this dish is the incredibly flavorful, rich and smooth Persian Feta from Yarra Valley Australia and while perfect for this Pasta Salad it can be enjoyed just as easily simply spread on crusty baguette.


Ingredients:

• 1 Can Yarra Valley Persian Feta   ***
• 1 Box De Cecco Riso Pasta    ***
• 1 Box Cherry Tomatoes (halved, quartered if large)
• Fresh Basil Roughly chopped.
• Salt     ***
• Pepper   ***

 *** In stock at The Wine and Cheese Place

-Add Riso to salted boiling water cook for 11 minutes.

-Once the Riso is boiled, rise with cool water to bring to room temperature, place in a bowl, add Persian Feta and some of the oil from the can. Mix to incorporate feta and riso.

-Add Tomatoes, Basil, Salt and Pepper to taste mix and serve.

Rated a PERFECT 100

In stock now at Forsyth and online

2008 Penfolds Grange....$675 net

Deep purple-black in color, the 2008 Grange puts forward a very complex nose packed with aromas of mulberries, layers of baking spices, cloves and cinnamon with nuances of minced meat, anise, potpourri and whiffs of dried mint and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, taut and very spicy in the mouth, it shows touches of sandalwood and Chinese five spice complementing the layers of dark fruit flavors. It is framed by firm, grainy tannins and a refreshing acid line before finishing very long with aniseed and lingering blackberry preserves notes. This is clearly a wonderfully opulent and a magic vintage for this label. Drink it from 2018 to 2035+.

Rated 100/100 The Wine Advocate

2010 Pegau Cuvee de Capo

Only 3 bottles left

2010 Pegau Chat du Pape Cuvee de Capo....$379.99 / 750ml
2010 Pegau Chat du Pape Cuvee de Capo....Magnum - sold out
Pegau Cuvee de Capo is only made in great years.
It has scored a perfect 100 every vintage!

"No Cuvee da Capo was made in 2009, but the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is composed of 80-85% Grenache and the rest a field blend of the other permitted varietals (Syrah, Mourvedre, Muscardin, Terret Noir, Counoise, Vaccarese, etc.). It is fashionable to compare the newest Capo with a previous vintage, and for me, the 2010 resembles 2007 more than their 2003, 2000 or 1998. The stunningly rich 2010 has close to 16% natural alcohol, and will be bottled after spending 18 months in old wood foudres. Notions of ripe figs, kirsch liqueur, cedar, Christmas fruitcake, smoked meats, charcuterie and beef blood are present in this staggeringly complex, rich, full-throttle, massive, intense wine. Drink it over the next 20-30 years. "
Rated 98-100/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate


Here is its history of 100 point scores.....Robert Parker

2010 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo (98-100)
2007 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 100
2003 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 100
2000 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 100
1998 Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 100

Graduation Time!

We have graduation hats for Dom Perignon with purchase.

Champagne!

We have sparkling wine from under $10 on up.  We have plenty of Grower Champagnes and big names like Veuve Clicquot on sale for $39.99.

We have an amazing selection of Dom Perignon including Magnums, we just gone in the last of the 2002 vintage, plus the David Lynch Artist edition.  Click on the links to order.

Dom Perignon Brut Moet Chandon 1999 (1.5ltr) Rated 93/100 WA...$379.99

Dom Perignon Brut Moet Chandon 2002 (750ml) Rated 96/100 WA...$139.99

Dom Perignon Brut Moet Chandon 2003 (750ml) David Lynch Artist Edition...$149.99

Dom Perignon Brut Moet Chandon 2003 (750ml) Rated 94+/100 WA

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut 2002 (750ml) 98/100 WA...$153.99