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