Saturday Tasting with Pinnacle Imports!

Saturday Tasting

Saturday Tasting with Pinnacle Imports
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley in Clayton
Saturday, April 25
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for information.
Warmer weather is upon us and we have a nice lineup of wines for spring drinking this Saturday, featuring wines from local distributor & importer, Pinnacle Imports. Bill Kniep, president of the company will be pouring from his portfolio, sharing his knowledge and answering your wine questions. We'll be offering special pricing on the featured wines too. Here's a list of wines being featured this Saturday...

2007 Cantele Telero Bianco $8.99
2008 Charles & Charles Rose $11.99
2006 Araldica Barbera $14.99
2007 Colosi Nero d'Avola $16.99
2008 Sineann Pinot Gris $18.99
2007 Elvio Cogno Dolcetto d'Alba $22.99

New Zealand Wine Tasting with Oceania Wines!

New Zealand Wine Tasting with Oceania Wines
Weds, April 22nd
6:00-7:30 pm

New Zealand has come into its own as a great wine-making country. From fresh, tangy Sauvignon Blancs to ripe, lush Pinot Noirs , wines from New Zealand are as good as they come and are excellent values. Join us as we welcome Tom Cygnar, General Manager for importer Oceania WInes, specializing in NZ wines. He'll be pouring selections from his portfolio and answering your questions.

Here's whats being featured:

2008 Mount George White Wire Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
Hawkes Bay

2006 Stone Paddock Red Blend "Scarlet" $14.99

2007 Stone Paddock Sauvignon Blanc $16.99

2007 Stone Paddock Pinot Noir $24.99

2006 Stone Paddock "Isabella" late Harvest Semillon $17.99

Spring Grand Tasting This Saturday!!

Grand Tasting

Spring Grand Tasting!
Saturday, April 18th
20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Noon until 4:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
We cordially invite you to our Spring Grand Tasting at our Clayton location this Saturday. Our Grand Tastings have become very popular thanks to the low admission charge and the large array of wines that we sample. The wines will be offered at special, discount pricing too (sorry, MIssouri Liquor Law prohibits us from mentioning the discount...). We'll also be featuring tasty items from our Award Winning Cheese Department too. We'll have some very special guests at this Grand Tasting. See below for details. Available space is limited. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. We have a full lineup of importers and distributors to sample their wares. Here's a a list of who will be pouring, serving, etc.

Steve Plaut (former Merch Staffer!) from Pinnacle Imports will be sampling this eclectic mix of wines.

2007 Atalaya Tinto $14.99
2007 Colosi Nero d' Avola $16.99
2008 Ojai Rose $16.99
2006 Chave Crozes-Hermitage Rouge $25.99
2007 Loring Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard $44.99

Dan Kearney from Garco Wines will be pouring the following from around the Globe.

2006 Four Vines Zinfandel "Old Vine Cuvee" $12.99
2007 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc "Cuvee Balthazar" $15.99
2007 Domaine Napa Chardonnay $19.99
2006 Ponzi Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $34.99
2005 Vall Llach Priorat "Embruix" $34.99

Alexis Thomas from Bommarito Wines featuring wines from Italy.

2007 Caldora Trebbiano d'Abruzzo $12.99
2006 Villa Giada Barbera "Suri" $14.99
2007 Pieropan Soave Classico $15.99
2005 Vesevo Aglianico $15.99
2007 Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino $24.99

Indira Davis from Glazer's Midwest featuring wines from France's Rhone Valley.

2007 Belle Provencale Blanc $8.99
2006 Belle Provencale Rouge $8.99
2007 Perrin Cotes-du-Rhone $12.99
2006 Perrin Vinsobres "Cornuds" $22.99
2005 Chateau Beaucastel Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge "Coudoulet" $32.99
2005 Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Les Sinards" $39.99
2006 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape $109.99

Emily Politte from Major Brands featuring wines from South America and California.

2006 Finca La Linda Malbec $10.99
2007 Finca La Linda Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99
2006 Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay $10.99
2005 Sonoma Vineyards Merlot $10.99
2007 The Crusher Viognier $13.99

John Gazzoli from J.J. Gazzoli Imports will be featuring wines from small, family owned and operated estates in California. The final list of John's wines is still in progress...

David Merrill from food importer Great Ciao sampling small production chocolate, cheeses from around the world and other goodies from their impressive portfolio.

It's Rose Time!!!

Fresh, French Rosés
We love the fresh, aromatic rosé wines from southern France. They're gaining in popularity but there still sort of an insider's wine. We're pretty sure that at least 25% of our sales of French rosé is purchased by Wine Merchant Staffers! These are go-with-almost-anything wines when it comes to the table and are, in our opinion, the ultimate hot weather wines. Grab some bottles and stash a few of them for a hot summer day. Summer will be here soon. Quantities are very limited. Please act quickly.

Wine Critic Robert Parker on Rosé
"There's nothing better on a sultry day than a wonderful bottle of dry rosé."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2008 Chateau Mourges du Gres
"Fleur d'Eglantine" Costieres de Nimes
On Sale $11.99
"We're big fans of this winery located near the city of Nimes. This is made mostly from Grenache. Brilliant strawberry-pink color with aromas of white flowers, wild strawberries and a touch of maraschino cherry. Great balance and a refreshing finish."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.

2008 Domaine Les Grands Bois
Cotes du Rhone 'Cuvée Les Trois Soeurs'
On Sale $11.99
"This is a great rosé from the southern Rhône valley. Not to be confused with the red wine of the same name (the soon to arrive '07 is a knockout!), it's a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault that has a pale, almost clear rosé color. The nose is bright and fresh with creamy fruit and floral notes. It's been bottled unfiltered which contributes to its sense of character and place. Very tasty."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.

New Class Schedules April-May 2009

Join us at each class for six delicious wines and a variety of tasty
cheeses. Classes are taught by our Award-Winning Staff...

Terms: Classes start at 6:00 P.M. and are
priced per evening. Sales tax is not includ-
ed. Seating is limited and reservations are
required. 100% payment at the time of
reservations is mandatory to confirm your
seats. Sorry, no cancellations or refunds.
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Thank you.

Introduction to Wine
Tuesday, April 21
In this fun and informative class
you’ll learn the basics from Certified
Sommelier Jason Main
$15 perperson

Syrah/Shiraz
Thursday, April 23
In this class you get to see how dif-
ferent climates, soils and winemak-
ing techniques affect the classic
Syrah grape. Taught by Sommelier
Phil Peimann.
$25 perperson

Intro to Wine and Cheese
Friday, April 24
Wine and cheese make the perfect
pair. But which cheeses match with
which wines? Cheesemonger Adam
Smith is your guide to how it all
works.
$35 perperson

Intro to Single Malt Scotch
Saturday, April 25
Join our resident Scotch expert Dave
Davis as he samples classic Single
Malts. From single casks to different
wood finishes, we will be covering
them all.

The Cult of Cabernet
Tuesday, April 28
Cabernet Sauvignon is the base for
France’s great Bordeaux wines and
is widely planted in the New World.
We'll try six great examples in this
excellent class.
$50 perperson

Best Buys, Wines Under$15
Thursday, April 30
Come taste some great quality wines
without breaking the bank. Taught
by Sommelier Phil Peimann.
$10 perperson

Wine & Cheese Pairing:
Old World vs New World
Friday, May 1
Cheesemonger Adam Smith will be
your instructor and guide through
this fascinating class.
$35 perperson

Tequila
Saturday, May 2
We’ll be tasting the various styles of
Tequila including some rare exam-
ples. Come get an introduction to the
spirit of agave, led by Dave Davis.
$40 perperson

Riesling
Tuesday, May 5
This class will provide an overview
of Riesling’s regional and stylistic
differences throughout the world
ranging from sweet to dry. We love
Riesling at The Merch.
$25 perperson

Pacific Northwest
Thursday, May 7
Oregon and Washington have come a
long way in a relatively short time to
produce world-class wines. Join us
for this excellent class and experi-
ence a variety of tasty wines from
the Pacific Northwest.
$25 perperson

Wine & Cheese Pairing:
Goat’s Milk Edition
Friday, May 8
Goat’s milk cheeses run the gamut
from tangy and fresh to funky and
aged and they’re surprisingly versa-
tile when paired with the right wine.
An exciting new class!
$35 perperson

Champagne
Saturday, May 9
Champagnes have illuminated our
lives for centuries with their style
and grandeur. The world’s most cele-
brated wine region contains many
undiscovered gems. Join us as we
sample six of the best. Always a fun
class!
$50 per person

Ridge Vineyards Tasting Thursday April 16th

Meet Ridge Vineyard's Caleb Mosley!
Thursday, April 16th
5:30-7:00pm

Established in 1962, Ridge Vineyards is one of most storied wineries in California and continues its tradition of quality winemaking. We are pleased to welcome Caleb Mosley, Head of Viticulture at the winery. He will be here to educate participants about vineyard operations, the importance of sustainable farming and also will talk about the featured wines themselves. Here's what's being poured:

2007 Sonoma County Three Valleys $24.99
(74% Zindandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Syrah, 3% Carignan)

2006 Zinfandel Paso Robles $28.99

2006 Zinfandel York Creek $29.99

2006 Dry Creek Valley, Lytton Springs Vineyard $31.99
(80% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 4% Carignane)

2006 Sonoma County, Geyserville Vineyard $34.99
(70% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro)

2005 Syrah Dry Creek Valley, Lytton West Vineyard $34.99
(94% Syrah, 6% Viognier)

Call 314.863.6282 for reservations!

The Wine Merchant, Ltd
20 South Hanley
Clayton, MO
63105