We've got a great tasting coming up on August 6th with Ed Kohl of Gateway Wine & Spirits. Ed has been bringing excellent small batch tequilas into the St. Louis area and has amassed a nice portfolio of these small family distilleries. Menu to follow but these are all high quality spirits. All featured tequilas will be on sale that evening.
Tequila Tasting with Ed Kohl
Thursday, August 6th
6:00-7:30
$10.00
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Amazing Closeouts
Wines Not In Stock: Arriving Late This Week
We have some amazing closeouts for you this week including a rich, buttery Mer Soleil Chardonnay (made by Napa Valley's prestigious Caymus Vineyards) and some highly-rated Bordeaux wines from the famed village of Saint Emilion. The closeout wines are arriving later this week but we're honoring the deeply discounted prices now. You can place your orders via phone, e-mail or in person at our brick and mortar location at 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton. Please act quickly as quantities available are limited.
We have some amazing closeouts for you this week including a rich, buttery Mer Soleil Chardonnay (made by Napa Valley's prestigious Caymus Vineyards) and some highly-rated Bordeaux wines from the famed village of Saint Emilion. The closeout wines are arriving later this week but we're honoring the deeply discounted prices now. You can place your orders via phone, e-mail or in person at our brick and mortar location at 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton. Please act quickly as quantities available are limited.
2006 Mer Soleil Chardonnay
Closeout Price $22.99
Compare to Wine Spectator's Price of $42.99
"Year in and year out, Mer Soleil's Chardonnay is one of the biggest, most distinctive ones in California. The '06 is almost like a late-harvest dessert wine, rich in apricot jam, pineapple custard and new oak butterscotch flavors, but for all the opulence, it's entirely dry and has zesty Monterey acidity. Almost a food group in itself, it will challenge chefs to rise to the occasion."
-Rated 93/100 The Wine Enthusiast
Closeout Price $22.99
Compare to Wine Spectator's Price of $42.99
"Year in and year out, Mer Soleil's Chardonnay is one of the biggest, most distinctive ones in California. The '06 is almost like a late-harvest dessert wine, rich in apricot jam, pineapple custard and new oak butterscotch flavors, but for all the opulence, it's entirely dry and has zesty Monterey acidity. Almost a food group in itself, it will challenge chefs to rise to the occasion."
-Rated 93/100 The Wine Enthusiast
2006 Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion
Closeout Price $22.99
Compare to The Wine Advocate's Price of $30.00
"...is an outstanding success as well as a sleeper of the vintage. Its dark ruby color is accompanied by plenty of black fruit, licorice, earth, and spice characteristics. It should drink nicely for 8-10 years."
-Rated 90/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2006 Chateau Grand Destieu Saint Emilion
Compare to Toptenwine.com's Price of $47.99
"...from a vineyard not far from Monbousquet. The dense ruby/purple-colored 2006 is a well-framed claret offering loads of black raspberry, cassis, and pain grille characteristics. Fleshy and rich, this medium-bodied wine should be at its finest between 2010-2020."
-Rated 91-93/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2006 Chateau Laforge Saint Emilion
Closeout Price $44.99
Compare to Fine Wine House's Price of $59.99
"A brilliant wine for the vintage, it possesses sweet tannins, abundant fruit, and remarkable concentration and intensity for this vintage."
-Rated 93/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Saturday, July 25, 2009
New Class Schedule:Late Summer Edition!
Terms: Classes start at 6:00 PM and are priced per evening. Sales tax is not included. 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.
Best Buys Under $15: France
Tuesday, August 4
In this excellent class we'll show you delicious Best Buys under $15 from La Belle France!
$15 per person
Introduction to Wine
Thursday, August 6
Want to learn about wine? This is the perfect class to get you started. Fun and informative.
$20 per person
Sparkling Wine
Friday, August 7
Ah... Bubbly. What’s not to love? We’ll show you six fine examples from around the World.
$25 per person
Italy’s Prized Piedmont Reds
Saturday, August 8
Italy’s Piedmont region produces
stunning red wines. We’ll show you six incredible examples.
$40 per person
Best Buys Under $15: USA
Tuesday, August 11
Everyone loves a bargain and we stock a fine selection. Join us as we sample Great values from the USA!
$15 per person
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Thursday, August 13
We'll show you some important, classic pairings along with some tasty, unusual examples.
$35 per person
Rare American Pinot Noirs
Friday, August 14
In this fine class we'll show you some of the finest examples of this fickle grape. Made in America!
$40 per person
Bargains from Spain
Saturday, August 15
Spain continues to produce some incredible bargain-priced wines. We’ll show you six fine bargains.
$20 per person
Barbecue Reds & Pappy’s Smokehouse BBQ
Tuesday, August 18
In this fun class we’ll pair up some tasty red wines to go along with Pappy’s smoky treats!
$35 per person
Bordeaux Best Buys
Thursday, August 20
Wines from Bordeaux can be expensive but there are plenty of bargains too. Fun new class!
$25 per person
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Regional Edition
Friday, August 21
In this fun, educational class we’ll pair up wines and cheeses from the same regions.
$35 per person
White Burgundy
Saturday, August 22
France’s Burgundy makes stunning white wines from Chardonnay grapes. Taste them here!
$40 per person
Argentina’s Incredible Values
Tuesday, August 25
Argentina is making the finest wines in South America. They’re great values too. Taste them with us!
$20 per person
Charcuterie: The Art of Curing
Thursday, August 27
Curing is an ancient way of preserving meat. The results can be deliciously complex. Charcuterie is an easy fix for a quick meal. It’s ready to serve! We’ll pair thee up some tasty wines too.
$35 per person
World of Whiskey
Friday, August 28
Our very own Dave Davis will lead you in this excellent class about the world of whiskey with excellent examples from around the world.
$25 per person
Italy’s Classic Tuscan Red Wines
Saturday, August 29
Italy’s Tuscany region produces amazing red wines. In this class we’ll focus on the classic examples that have made Tuscany famous.
$40 per person
Friday, July 24, 2009
New 2007 Southern French Gems!
Arriving Friday
We have three, amazing wines from southern France arriving this Friday. They're all from the stunning 2007 vintage and represent great bang-for-the-buck value. Quantities are limited. Please act quickly...
Wine critic Robert Parker on Mourgues du Gres
"One of the most impressive estates in the Costieres de Nimes (a treasure-trove of value-priced wines), Mourgues du Gres' reds and whites are all worth checking out by consumers looking to maximizing their buying power."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2007 Chateau Mourgues du Gres Costieres de Nimes les Galets Rouges
On Sale $16.99
"The 2007 Galets Rouge ,78% Syrah and the rest Grenache, Mourvedre, and Carignan, is another extraordinary value from the 2007 vintage. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by gorgeous aromas of blackberries, white flowers, and charcoal. Full-bodied, and oozing with fruit and glycerin, good acidity, freshness, and focus, this is a lovely red to consume over the next 2-4 years."
-Rated 92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2007 Chateau Mourgues du Gres Capitelles des Mourgues
E-Mail Price 22.99
"A sensational red wine is the 2007 Capitelles du Mourgues, a Cote Rotie look-alike from the treasure-trove of values, Costieres de Nimes. A combination of 83% Syrah and the rest Carignan and Grenache, all aged in 600 liter demi-muids, it boasts an opaque purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and spring flowers. Sensational purity, full-bodied richness, good underlying freshness and vibrancy, and an amazingly long finish suggest a wine that costs 2-3 times as much. This exceptional effort should evolve for a decade."
-Rated 92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker on Domaine Grands Bois
"This superb estate has fashioned outstanding 2007s, all remarkable wine bargains. They are typical of the fabulous 2007 vintage in the southern Rhone."
-Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
2007 Domaine Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvee Maximilian
On Sale $19.99
"A blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% Carignan aged in concrete except for the Mourvedre (which was aged in barrel), the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Maximilien is another stunning effort. More blueberry, truffle, tree bark, and sauteed porcini mushrooms intermixed with notes of spring flowers and damp earth soar from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged wine. Fabulous intensity and texture as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel, but no hard edges (despite the fact that approximately one-third of the wine is made from Mourvedre), it exhibits terrific fruit as well as noble sweetness and sucrosite (the wine is totally dry). This big wine should drink well for 7-8 years or longer."
-Rated 93/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Wine critic Robert Parker on Mourgues du Gres
"One of the most impressive estates in the Costieres de Nimes (a treasure-trove of value-priced wines), Mourgues du Gres' reds and whites are all worth checking out by consumers looking to maximizing their buying power."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2007 Chateau Mourgues du Gres Costieres de Nimes les Galets Rouges
On Sale $16.99
"The 2007 Galets Rouge ,78% Syrah and the rest Grenache, Mourvedre, and Carignan, is another extraordinary value from the 2007 vintage. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by gorgeous aromas of blackberries, white flowers, and charcoal. Full-bodied, and oozing with fruit and glycerin, good acidity, freshness, and focus, this is a lovely red to consume over the next 2-4 years."
-Rated 92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2007 Chateau Mourgues du Gres Capitelles des Mourgues
E-Mail Price 22.99
"A sensational red wine is the 2007 Capitelles du Mourgues, a Cote Rotie look-alike from the treasure-trove of values, Costieres de Nimes. A combination of 83% Syrah and the rest Carignan and Grenache, all aged in 600 liter demi-muids, it boasts an opaque purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and spring flowers. Sensational purity, full-bodied richness, good underlying freshness and vibrancy, and an amazingly long finish suggest a wine that costs 2-3 times as much. This exceptional effort should evolve for a decade."
-Rated 92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker on Domaine Grands Bois
"This superb estate has fashioned outstanding 2007s, all remarkable wine bargains. They are typical of the fabulous 2007 vintage in the southern Rhone."
-Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
2007 Domaine Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvee Maximilian
On Sale $19.99
"A blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% Carignan aged in concrete except for the Mourvedre (which was aged in barrel), the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Maximilien is another stunning effort. More blueberry, truffle, tree bark, and sauteed porcini mushrooms intermixed with notes of spring flowers and damp earth soar from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged wine. Fabulous intensity and texture as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel, but no hard edges (despite the fact that approximately one-third of the wine is made from Mourvedre), it exhibits terrific fruit as well as noble sweetness and sucrosite (the wine is totally dry). This big wine should drink well for 7-8 years or longer."
-Rated 93/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Tastings
Saturday Wine Tasting
What: New Arrivals Bill Kniep & Pinnacle Imports
Where The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
When: Saturday, July 25, 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please join us this Saturday as we welcome back Bill Kniep from Pinnacle Imports. Bill will be on hand to pour some new releases from around the World. Here are the wines at sale prices for this event...
2007 Gouggenheim Torrontes On Sale $7.99 Argentina
2004 Cantele Salice Salentino On Sale $11.99 Puglia, Italy
2007 Dickson's Mill Zinfandel Sonoma County On Sale $13.99 California
2008 Manu Pinot Noir' On Sale $13.99 Marlborough, New Zealand
2008 Charles Audoin Marsannay Rose On Sale $15.99 Burgundy, France
Upcoming tastings...
Friday, July 31th -John Gazzoli of J.J. Gazzoli Imports
Saturday, August 1st- Pizza Party with La Pizza!
Thursday, August 6th-Tequila Tasting with Gateway Wine & Spirits
What: New Arrivals Bill Kniep & Pinnacle Imports
Where The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
When: Saturday, July 25, 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please join us this Saturday as we welcome back Bill Kniep from Pinnacle Imports. Bill will be on hand to pour some new releases from around the World. Here are the wines at sale prices for this event...
2007 Gouggenheim Torrontes On Sale $7.99 Argentina
2004 Cantele Salice Salentino On Sale $11.99 Puglia, Italy
2007 Dickson's Mill Zinfandel Sonoma County On Sale $13.99 California
2008 Manu Pinot Noir' On Sale $13.99 Marlborough, New Zealand
2008 Charles Audoin Marsannay Rose On Sale $15.99 Burgundy, France
Upcoming tastings...
Friday, July 31th -John Gazzoli of J.J. Gazzoli Imports
Saturday, August 1st- Pizza Party with La Pizza!
Thursday, August 6th-Tequila Tasting with Gateway Wine & Spirits
Monday, July 20, 2009
Bobby Kacher Wine Tasting
When: Wednesday, July 22
Where: The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Time: 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
We've been working with wine importer Bobby Kacher since we opened our doors back in '92. He's picky and he demands the highest quality from the estates that he represents for America. We'd like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, July 22 as we welcome Craig Baker from Robert Kacher Selections at our original location in Clayton. Craig will be pouring a great lineup of Bobby's wines and will gladly answer your questions and share stories about his travels with Kacher along the backroads of La Belle France... We'll have a nice lineup of wines for this tasting. They'll be on sale too! Stay tuned...
Where: The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Time: 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
We've been working with wine importer Bobby Kacher since we opened our doors back in '92. He's picky and he demands the highest quality from the estates that he represents for America. We'd like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, July 22 as we welcome Craig Baker from Robert Kacher Selections at our original location in Clayton. Craig will be pouring a great lineup of Bobby's wines and will gladly answer your questions and share stories about his travels with Kacher along the backroads of La Belle France... We'll have a nice lineup of wines for this tasting. They'll be on sale too! Stay tuned...
Wine Critic Robert Parker on Kacher
"His name on a bottle of wine is a close to an endorsement of quality as one is likely to find in a complicated world of wines."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"His name on a bottle of wine is a close to an endorsement of quality as one is likely to find in a complicated world of wines."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
95 Point Spanish Closeout
We predicted late last Fall that 2009 would be a year chock full of closeouts and lo and behold our prediction has come true. We have a new one for you from Spain's Priorat region. It's called Clos Galena and this stunning blend (a really cool, funky blend...) from the 2005 vintage received a rave review from The Wine Advocate. It's packaged in wooden six packs too, something that we don't see much of as most wineries have switched to cardboard boxes. Quantities are very limited. Please act quickly on this special offer...
2005 Clos Galena Priorat
Closeout Price $42.99
Compare to The Wine Advocate's Price of $58
"The 2005 Clos Galena is 40% Garnacha Negra, 20% Carinena, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah also aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Inky purple, it offers a similar aromatic profile but is a larger-scaled wine bordering on opulent. Rich and layered with plenty of underlying structure, this hedonistic effort will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well through 2025."
-Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
Closeout Price $42.99
Compare to The Wine Advocate's Price of $58
"The 2005 Clos Galena is 40% Garnacha Negra, 20% Carinena, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah also aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Inky purple, it offers a similar aromatic profile but is a larger-scaled wine bordering on opulent. Rich and layered with plenty of underlying structure, this hedonistic effort will evolve for 5-7 years and drink well through 2025."
-Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
Pinot Noir Closeout
2006 Three Thieves Pinot Noir 1.0 Liter
Closeout Price $8.99
Compare to Cork & Keg International Wine Cellar's Price of $14.99
"Three Thieves Pinot Noir is respectable. Honest. You won't mistake this for a Grand Cru burgundy from Gevrey-Chambertin but you'll recognize the varietal. It's there in the nose. On the palate too with crushed cherry and strawberry fruit, soft tannins and that silky texture that has made this grape oh-so-popular. We suggest serving it slightly chilled. Put it in the fridge for an hour before serving. Just a little bit longer than our Half Hour Rule. This will get the wine very close to a subterranean wine cellar temperature. Around 55º F. This cellar-like coolness will accentuate the wine's fruit and texture."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Closeout Price $8.99
Compare to Cork & Keg International Wine Cellar's Price of $14.99
"Three Thieves Pinot Noir is respectable. Honest. You won't mistake this for a Grand Cru burgundy from Gevrey-Chambertin but you'll recognize the varietal. It's there in the nose. On the palate too with crushed cherry and strawberry fruit, soft tannins and that silky texture that has made this grape oh-so-popular. We suggest serving it slightly chilled. Put it in the fridge for an hour before serving. Just a little bit longer than our Half Hour Rule. This will get the wine very close to a subterranean wine cellar temperature. Around 55º F. This cellar-like coolness will accentuate the wine's fruit and texture."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Wine Classes
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine
Tuesday, July 21
South Africa
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
South Africa has managed to combine European influence with their own identity and ingenuity. These wines offer value and a delicious change of pace. Fun, new class.
$15 per person
Thursday, July 23
Burgundy: Cote de Beaune
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Burgundy's Cote de Beaune pro- duces both red (Pinot Noir) and white wine (Chardonnay). In this excellent, new class we'll show you some classic examples of each.
$35 per person
Friday, July 24
Burgundy: Cote de Nuits
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
In Burgundy's Cote de Nuits district red wine is king and it's made from the fickle Pinot Noir grape. This little sliver of land produces some of the finest red wines in the world and in this excellent new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 25
Burgundy: The Village Wines
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. France's Burgundy region names the wines by town (Villages) and the best show the character of the soil as well as offer excellent up value for the shrewd consumer. Great Class.
$35 per person
South Africa
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
South Africa has managed to combine European influence with their own identity and ingenuity. These wines offer value and a delicious change of pace. Fun, new class.
$15 per person
Thursday, July 23
Burgundy: Cote de Beaune
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Burgundy's Cote de Beaune pro- duces both red (Pinot Noir) and white wine (Chardonnay). In this excellent, new class we'll show you some classic examples of each.
$35 per person
Friday, July 24
Burgundy: Cote de Nuits
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
In Burgundy's Cote de Nuits district red wine is king and it's made from the fickle Pinot Noir grape. This little sliver of land produces some of the finest red wines in the world and in this excellent new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 25
Burgundy: The Village Wines
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. France's Burgundy region names the wines by town (Villages) and the best show the character of the soil as well as offer excellent up value for the shrewd consumer. Great Class.
$35 per person
Domaine de Pouy
We love this amazing, white wine value from wine importer Bobby Kacher. Kacher has been importing Domaine de Pouy from France's underrated Gascogny region for decades. We have a small allocation arriving on Tuesday of this week but it won't linger long on our shelves... We love it and we think that it's the ultimate summer white wine. Get some while you still can...
Wine Critic Robert Parker on Domaine de Pouy
"The finest Cotes de Gascogne has consistently been Domaine de Pouy, a wine made by the brilliant oenologist, Yves Grassa. When this offering was first imported by Bobby Kacher, only several thousand cases were available, but it has become so incredibly popular for its delightful combination of unrestrained citrusy fruit, light to medium body, and pure style, that Kacher now imports (and quickly sells) 20,000 cases."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"Quite possibly the greatest, dry, white wine value in America!"
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2008 Domaine de Pouy
On Sale $8.99
"This delicious, dry, crisp, aromatically enticing white wine is truly incredible. It's the perfect summer wine too and an incredible bargain. Serve it as an aperitif before dinner or with lighter summer cuisine. We buy it when it's available and it almost immediately sells out. Seriously, we're not kidding, this isn't a hard-sell sales pitch. Domaine de Pouy has to be the best bang-for-the-buck white wine in the world. Don't hesitate, summer's here baby... and so is Domaine de Pouy!"
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Wine Critic Robert Parker on Domaine de Pouy
"The finest Cotes de Gascogne has consistently been Domaine de Pouy, a wine made by the brilliant oenologist, Yves Grassa. When this offering was first imported by Bobby Kacher, only several thousand cases were available, but it has become so incredibly popular for its delightful combination of unrestrained citrusy fruit, light to medium body, and pure style, that Kacher now imports (and quickly sells) 20,000 cases."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"Quite possibly the greatest, dry, white wine value in America!"
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2008 Domaine de Pouy
On Sale $8.99
"This delicious, dry, crisp, aromatically enticing white wine is truly incredible. It's the perfect summer wine too and an incredible bargain. Serve it as an aperitif before dinner or with lighter summer cuisine. We buy it when it's available and it almost immediately sells out. Seriously, we're not kidding, this isn't a hard-sell sales pitch. Domaine de Pouy has to be the best bang-for-the-buck white wine in the world. Don't hesitate, summer's here baby... and so is Domaine de Pouy!"
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Special Saturday Wine Tastings!
Saturday Wine Tasting New World Wines from Golden Barrel When: Saturday, July 18 Where: The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton Time: 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM Please call 314.863.6282 for more information. Join us on Saturday afternoon as we welcome back Aaron Zwicker from local purveyor Golden Barrel. Aaron will be pouring some excellent New World wines from Australia, California and Oregon. This is a high-quality, fun lineup of delicious wines. They'll be on sale too. Taste before you buy... every weekend at The Merch! 2007 Split River Sauvignon Blanc Western Australia On Sale $12.99 2007 Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley On Sale $16.99 2005 WineSmith Cabernet Franc California On Sale $16.99 2005 WineSmith Cabernet Sauvignon California On Sale $17.99 2007 Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette Valley On Sale $25.99 Saturday Special Event Hendrick's Classic Gin & Fentiman's Tonic Tasting with Tim Burkhardt from William Grant Imports When: Saturday, July 18 Where: The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton Time: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM Please call 314.863.6282 for more information. Hendrick's Classic Gin & Fentimans Tonic Water is a heavenly match made in the UK. The Gin's from Scotland and the Tonic's from Jolly-Old-England and together they make the ultimate summer cocktail... Smooth, complex and refreshing! Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and garnish your tumbler with a slice or wedge of cucumber (Hendrick's Gin is loaded with natural botanical aromatics that play off of that cucumber... highly recommended directly from the maker!). This will be a fun event and perfect for a sultry, summer day. | ||
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Kacher Tasting
When: Wednesday, July 22Where: The Wine Merchant, Ltd. 20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Time: 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
We've been working with wine importer Bobby Kacher since we opened our doors back in '92. He's picky and he demands the highest quality from the estates that he represents for America. We'd like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, July 22 as we welcome Craig Baker from Robert Kacher Selections at our original location in Clayton. Craig will be pouring a great lineup of Bobby's wines and will gladly answer your questions and share stories about his travels with Kacher along the backroads of La Belle France... We'll have a nice lineup of wines for this tasting. On sale too! Stay tuned...
Time: 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
We've been working with wine importer Bobby Kacher since we opened our doors back in '92. He's picky and he demands the highest quality from the estates that he represents for America. We'd like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, July 22 as we welcome Craig Baker from Robert Kacher Selections at our original location in Clayton. Craig will be pouring a great lineup of Bobby's wines and will gladly answer your questions and share stories about his travels with Kacher along the backroads of La Belle France... We'll have a nice lineup of wines for this tasting. On sale too! Stay tuned...
Monday, July 13, 2009
Cheese, We Do It Right Full Service, Award-Winning Cheese Department
"Our approach to cheese is a simple one and it's the same approach used when it comes to selecting wine for our stores. We taste before we select and try to get to know the producer and importer. We also chose early on, to cut all of our cheeses "fresh to order." This means that we personally and professionally cut and wrap the cheese fresh from the wheel, which gives you a longer shelf life at home and allows you to purchase the exact amount that you desire. And of course we offer samples of our cheeses so that you may see the character of each cheese. Stop by and see why the Riverfront Times calls us the "Best Place to Buy Cheese" and "Best Cheese Counter" and Sauce Magazine says "Favorite Cheese Case..." -John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
"Our approach to cheese is a simple one and it's the same approach used when it comes to selecting wine for our stores. We taste before we select and try to get to know the producer and importer. We also chose early on, to cut all of our cheeses "fresh to order." This means that we personally and professionally cut and wrap the cheese fresh from the wheel, which gives you a longer shelf life at home and allows you to purchase the exact amount that you desire. And of course we offer samples of our cheeses so that you may see the character of each cheese. Stop by and see why the Riverfront Times calls us the "Best Place to Buy Cheese" and "Best Cheese Counter" and Sauce Magazine says "Favorite Cheese Case..." -John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Cheese Expert Steve Jenkins
"When it comes to buying cheese, the biggest favor you can do yourself is to find a reliable, impassioned cheesemonger and benefit from his or her knowledge each time when you go shopping for cheese. Always taste before buying...a fresh-cut cheese always tastes better than a pre-cut, plastic wrapped one."
-Steve Jenkins, Author of The Cheese Primer
-Steve Jenkins, Author of The Cheese Primer
Green Lucques
Wrapped Fresh to Your Order !!!
Green Lucques a
re our favorite table olive and they just might be the finest olives in the world... Strong praise but just wait until you taste them! Lucques are grown in southern France and have a firm flesh, meaty texture and rich, buttery flavor. We love 'em, you will too. Stop by for a FREE sample.
Claverach Farm
Local Wines that Shine
"Sam and Joanna from Claverach Farm & Vineyard are local shining stars in an ever increasing corporate-owned, American farm industry. They have a small farm and vineyard in Eureka, Missouri, just a stones throw from the Big City. They've made a name for themselves with some of the top, local restaurants and cutting edge chefs because of their green thumbs and tasty produce. We're talking about the really good ones like Niche's Gerard Craft (who just happens to frequent our Cheese Department to procure tasty morsels that he incorporates into Niche's menu...). Claverach Farm has a strong demand for their tasty veggies and their 'prairie raised' chicken eggs too, We sell their eggs here at The Merch. Eggs at a wine shop? All we can say is that they're delicious. We get a weekly delivery, fresh from Claverach's portable coop. These eggs are bursting with bold, natural-born flavors from footloose chickens that gorge on nature's bounty. Sam and Joanna love wine too. They've planted grapes on high ground above the Meramec River in Missouri's Ozark Mountain AVA. AVA? American Viticultural Area, you know, like California's Napa Valley. Let me tell you, they don't hand out these AVAs like government bailout money. The soil has to produce wines of honest character and high quality. We have two, new releases from Sam and Joanna's Claverach Vineyard. These are delicious, local wines that will open your eyes to Missouri's possibilities... Highly recommended from the pickiest shop in town!"
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
"Sam and Joanna from Claverach Farm & Vineyard are local shining stars in an ever increasing corporate-owned, American farm industry. They have a small farm and vineyard in Eureka, Missouri, just a stones throw from the Big City. They've made a name for themselves with some of the top, local restaurants and cutting edge chefs because of their green thumbs and tasty produce. We're talking about the really good ones like Niche's Gerard Craft (who just happens to frequent our Cheese Department to procure tasty morsels that he incorporates into Niche's menu...). Claverach Farm has a strong demand for their tasty veggies and their 'prairie raised' chicken eggs too, We sell their eggs here at The Merch. Eggs at a wine shop? All we can say is that they're delicious. We get a weekly delivery, fresh from Claverach's portable coop. These eggs are bursting with bold, natural-born flavors from footloose chickens that gorge on nature's bounty. Sam and Joanna love wine too. They've planted grapes on high ground above the Meramec River in Missouri's Ozark Mountain AVA. AVA? American Viticultural Area, you know, like California's Napa Valley. Let me tell you, they don't hand out these AVAs like government bailout money. The soil has to produce wines of honest character and high quality. We have two, new releases from Sam and Joanna's Claverach Vineyard. These are delicious, local wines that will open your eyes to Missouri's possibilities... Highly recommended from the pickiest shop in town!"
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Claverach Vineyard Green "Ozark Mountain"
On Sale $11.99
"This dry white wine is made from an interesting blend of Seyval Blanc and Marsanne grapes. Seyval is a hybrid of European and American grapes that's been crossed for aroma and flavor in the bottle and hardiness and vigor in the vineyard. Our local weather can be tough and this varietal has stood the test of time. Marsanne is a white wine grape responsible for some of the luscious and intense white wines from France's Rhone Valley . At Claverach they call this blend 'Green.' We love the nose. It's fresh and shows off our abundant Summer warmth and sunshine with it's ripe pear and white peach notes. There's a touch of citrus there too. It's a bit sneaky on the palate. Don't serve it too chilled or the flavors will elude you. There's a snap of fresh acidity in the finish that we love too. There's more than moonshine brewing in the Ozark Mountains..."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $11.99
"This dry white wine is made from an interesting blend of Seyval Blanc and Marsanne grapes. Seyval is a hybrid of European and American grapes that's been crossed for aroma and flavor in the bottle and hardiness and vigor in the vineyard. Our local weather can be tough and this varietal has stood the test of time. Marsanne is a white wine grape responsible for some of the luscious and intense white wines from France's Rhone Valley . At Claverach they call this blend 'Green.' We love the nose. It's fresh and shows off our abundant Summer warmth and sunshine with it's ripe pear and white peach notes. There's a touch of citrus there too. It's a bit sneaky on the palate. Don't serve it too chilled or the flavors will elude you. There's a snap of fresh acidity in the finish that we love too. There's more than moonshine brewing in the Ozark Mountains..."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2006 Claverach Vineyard Chambourcin "Ozark Mountain"
On Sale $14.99
"Chambourcin is a hybrid grape of unknown parentage, probably a European and North American mix. Chamboucin is hardy and can withstand our drastic change in seasons and seems to thrive in the poor, rocky soil of the Ozark Mountain AVA. In the glass the wine shows a nice mix of deep red and dark purple. The nose is mixed too with a combination of red and black fruits along with spice and mineral notes in the background. It's dry with ripe fruit and it's subtle on the palate so make sure that you serve it slightly cool, say, 60ºF. Use our Half Hour Rule (30 minutes in your fridge) if you don't have a subterranean wine cellar or wine storage unit. Some people compare Chambourcin to Pinot Noir but we think that it's more like a theoretical blend of a Rhone Valley red and a Spanish Rioja. The finish is silky with round tannins. Serve it with grilled red meats or a bold cheese like the outstanding, locally-produced Goatsbeard Osage Orange. This is a delicious washed rind cheese that's perfect with Claverach's Chambourcin."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $14.99
"Chambourcin is a hybrid grape of unknown parentage, probably a European and North American mix. Chamboucin is hardy and can withstand our drastic change in seasons and seems to thrive in the poor, rocky soil of the Ozark Mountain AVA. In the glass the wine shows a nice mix of deep red and dark purple. The nose is mixed too with a combination of red and black fruits along with spice and mineral notes in the background. It's dry with ripe fruit and it's subtle on the palate so make sure that you serve it slightly cool, say, 60ºF. Use our Half Hour Rule (30 minutes in your fridge) if you don't have a subterranean wine cellar or wine storage unit. Some people compare Chambourcin to Pinot Noir but we think that it's more like a theoretical blend of a Rhone Valley red and a Spanish Rioja. The finish is silky with round tannins. Serve it with grilled red meats or a bold cheese like the outstanding, locally-produced Goatsbeard Osage Orange. This is a delicious washed rind cheese that's perfect with Claverach's Chambourcin."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Dickson's Mill Winery This is a gem-of-a-winery that sources grapes from Napa Valley and Sonoma County and sells them at incredibly reasonable prices. These are high quality, California wines that you would normally cost you $25 or more... Just another reason to shop at The Merch! We have new vintages from Dickson's Mill in stock and they're knockouts. Again!
2007 Dickson's Mill Zinfandel Sonoma County
On Sale $13.99
"This darkly colored Zin from California's prestigious Sonoma County is loaded with notes of crushed berries, brambly fruit and peppery spice. Classic Zinfandel in our book. The finish is long, velvety and lip-smacking good."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $13.99
"This darkly colored Zin from California's prestigious Sonoma County is loaded with notes of crushed berries, brambly fruit and peppery spice. Classic Zinfandel in our book. The finish is long, velvety and lip-smacking good."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2006 Dickson's Mill Merlot Napa Valley
On Sale $13.99
"We know, we know... A lot of you are still hung up on that Pinot Noir movie that knocked Merlot from the top of the Miss Popularity polls. Just a few years ago Merlot was a retailer's dream. It was the hot ticket in town. An easy sell. Put it on the shelf and... Gone baby! Times have changed and Merlot has little demand. Good news actually for us wine drinkers. Supply and demand economics at work here have driven down prices for this noble grape. Dickson's Mill makes a lush, silky, layered Merlot from grapes grown in California's Napa Valley. A delicious wine and a fine bargain."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $13.99
"We know, we know... A lot of you are still hung up on that Pinot Noir movie that knocked Merlot from the top of the Miss Popularity polls. Just a few years ago Merlot was a retailer's dream. It was the hot ticket in town. An easy sell. Put it on the shelf and... Gone baby! Times have changed and Merlot has little demand. Good news actually for us wine drinkers. Supply and demand economics at work here have driven down prices for this noble grape. Dickson's Mill makes a lush, silky, layered Merlot from grapes grown in California's Napa Valley. A delicious wine and a fine bargain."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2006 Dickson's Mill Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
On Sale $13.99
"This is a fine value from Napa Valley. There seens ti be only a handful of decent Napa Valley Cabs in that under $25 price range. This isn't a blockbuster but rather a stylish, elegant Cabernet that is perfectly suited for the table with it's bright aromas, well-balanced palate and silky finish. Yum."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $13.99
"This is a fine value from Napa Valley. There seens ti be only a handful of decent Napa Valley Cabs in that under $25 price range. This isn't a blockbuster but rather a stylish, elegant Cabernet that is perfectly suited for the table with it's bright aromas, well-balanced palate and silky finish. Yum."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
New Classes
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine
Tuesday, July 14
Languedoc-Roussillon
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Languedoc-Roussillon pro- duces some of the finest values in the world of wine. Great class.
$20 per person
Thursday, July 16
Pinot Noir in California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Pinot Noir has been the darling of the California wine world thanks to its delicious aromas and flavors, silky texture and versatility at the table.
$30 per person
Friday, July 17
Northern Rhone Valley
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
There are rare and expensive wines along with some fine bargains from France's Northern Rhone Valley. We'll show you examples of each in this fun class.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 18
Southern Rhone Valley
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's southern Rhone Valley makes delicious, dry rosés, luscious white wines and full-bodied reds. In this new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Languedoc-Roussillon
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Languedoc-Roussillon pro- duces some of the finest values in the world of wine. Great class.
$20 per person
Thursday, July 16
Pinot Noir in California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Pinot Noir has been the darling of the California wine world thanks to its delicious aromas and flavors, silky texture and versatility at the table.
$30 per person
Friday, July 17
Northern Rhone Valley
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
There are rare and expensive wines along with some fine bargains from France's Northern Rhone Valley. We'll show you examples of each in this fun class.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 18
Southern Rhone Valley
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's southern Rhone Valley makes delicious, dry rosés, luscious white wines and full-bodied reds. In this new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Friday, July 10, 2009
Cheese, We Do It Right
Full Service, Award-Winning Cheese Department
"Our approach to cheese is a simple one and it's the same approach used when it comes to selecting wine for our stores. We taste before we select and try to get to know the producer and importer. We also chose early on, to cut all of our cheeses "fresh to order." This means that we personally and professionally cut and wrap the cheese fresh from the wheel, which gives you a longer shelf life at home and allows you to purchase the exact amount that you desire. And of course we offer samples of our cheeses so that you may see the character of each cheese. Stop by and see why the Riverfront Times calls us the "Best Place to Buy Cheese" and "Best Cheese Counter" and Sauce Magazine says "Favorite Cheese Case..." -John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
"Our approach to cheese is a simple one and it's the same approach used when it comes to selecting wine for our stores. We taste before we select and try to get to know the producer and importer. We also chose early on, to cut all of our cheeses "fresh to order." This means that we personally and professionally cut and wrap the cheese fresh from the wheel, which gives you a longer shelf life at home and allows you to purchase the exact amount that you desire. And of course we offer samples of our cheeses so that you may see the character of each cheese. Stop by and see why the Riverfront Times calls us the "Best Place to Buy Cheese" and "Best Cheese Counter" and Sauce Magazine says "Favorite Cheese Case..." -John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Aged Delights from The Merch
We carry a thoughtful, broad range of authentic cheeses from around the world. We cut our cheeses fresh to order too so you can purchase just the right amount. We offer free samples so you can taste before you buy too. Here are two of our current favorites, aged to perfection. Stop by for a FREE sample...
Gruyere "Cave Aged"
Cut and Wrapped Fresh to Your Order !!!
This cave aged version of Swiss Gruyere is a fantastic cheese. This cheese is aged to perfection in underground caves and has a firm texture with complex flavors that show hints of fruit, nuts and a unique earthiness. It's an excellent grating/melting cheese and is one of the traditional "fondue" cheeses. It's great with big red wines too. One of our biggest sellers and sure to please. Stop by for a FREE sample...
Cut and Wrapped Fresh to Your Order !!!
This cave aged version of Swiss Gruyere is a fantastic cheese. This cheese is aged to perfection in underground caves and has a firm texture with complex flavors that show hints of fruit, nuts and a unique earthiness. It's an excellent grating/melting cheese and is one of the traditional "fondue" cheeses. It's great with big red wines too. One of our biggest sellers and sure to please. Stop by for a FREE sample...
Mimolette
Cut and Wrapped Fresh to Your Order !!!
Mimolette is a most unusual cheese, spherical like an Edam but with a rough moon-like surface and a bright orange interior. It resembles a melon when cut open. The cheese originated in Holland and is made in a similar way to Edam. It is believed to have been introduced to France when Flanders was a part of that country. Some believe that in the 17th century the French minister Colbert forbade the importation of foreign goods, including cheese, and so the French began making it for themselves. It is now made in Flanders and also in other parts of France, particularly Brittany. The name Mimolette derives from 'mi-mou' meaning 'half-soft'. Maturing the cheeses involves storing them in damp cellars and turning them every week. At the same time the surface of the cheese is brushed to remove cheese mites which feast on its surface. As the cheese ages, evidence of mites can be seen in the pitted and moon like surface which appears on the cheese. Our Mimolette is aged for two years giving it the best combination of flavor and texture. It's firm with a very nutty flavor and a thick, brown-grey crust. Mimolette is excellent on the cheese board but can also be used in canapés and for grating. Stop by for a FREE sample...
New Releases: Importer Kermit Lynch Kermit Lynch was born and raised in California. From his youth he remembers that his father and uncle worked for a winery, but he has no memory of anyone in his family drinking wine. The Lynch family was rich in preachers, too, but at communion they served Welch's grape juice, even though, as Kermit points out, Jesus turned water into wine, not into grape juice.
In 1972 he opened a retail wine shop and later began importing and distributing nationally. In 2000 he was named Wine Professional of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, in 1998 the French government presented him a medal and named him Chevalier de l'Ordre de Mérite Agricole, and in 2005 he received the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. His book Adventures on the Wine Route, won the Veuve Clicquot Wine Book of the Year award.
In 1972 he opened a retail wine shop and later began importing and distributing nationally. In 2000 he was named Wine Professional of the Year by the James Beard Foundation, in 1998 the French government presented him a medal and named him Chevalier de l'Ordre de Mérite Agricole, and in 2005 he received the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. His book Adventures on the Wine Route, won the Veuve Clicquot Wine Book of the Year award.
"We've worked with importer Kermit Lynch since day one at The Merch. I remember placing our first order with Lynch's National Sales Manager Bruce Neyers. The wines sold quickly and we developed a nice relationship over the years. Lynch's French selections are the real deal. French wines that taste the same here in the States as they do in La Belle France. That's because Lynch has the wines bottled as naturally as possible and he then ships them to America in refrigerated shipping containers better known as reefers. This attention to detail pays off in the bottle. We love these wines. You will too..."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2007 Ermitage Pic-st-Loup Rouge Coteaux de Langeudoc
On Sale $14.99
"We love this dark, inky, full-bodied red from sunny, southern France. The Languedoc to be precise. Lynch was one of the first American importers to explore the Languedoc long before it was a fine source of quality and value. That's what he does though, beating the back roads of France, looking for the next gem... This is a whole lotta juice for the money. It's complex, delicious and a tremendous bargain."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $14.99
"We love this dark, inky, full-bodied red from sunny, southern France. The Languedoc to be precise. Lynch was one of the first American importers to explore the Languedoc long before it was a fine source of quality and value. That's what he does though, beating the back roads of France, looking for the next gem... This is a whole lotta juice for the money. It's complex, delicious and a tremendous bargain."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2006 Regis Minet Pouilly-Fumé "Vieilles Vignes"
On Sale $17.99
"Regis Minet has scored another success with his 2006 Pouilly-Fume Vieilles Vignes. With the aromas and palate impression of a lime, grapefruit, and white peach sorbet laced with mint and pennyroyal, this surprisingly lush yet bright and fruit-skin tinged Sauvignon finishes bracingly on notes of sea salt and tart gooseberry. I would opt to enjoy it over the next 2-3 years..."
-The Wine Advocate
On Sale $17.99
"Regis Minet has scored another success with his 2006 Pouilly-Fume Vieilles Vignes. With the aromas and palate impression of a lime, grapefruit, and white peach sorbet laced with mint and pennyroyal, this surprisingly lush yet bright and fruit-skin tinged Sauvignon finishes bracingly on notes of sea salt and tart gooseberry. I would opt to enjoy it over the next 2-3 years..."
-The Wine Advocate
2006 Catherine le Goeuil Cairanne "Cuvee Lea Felsch"
On Sale $17.99
"Lush but focused, offering a gorgeous streak of mulled blackberry fruit supported by spice, graphite and aged tobacco notes, with a long, driven finish. Drink now through 2010."
-Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator
On Sale $17.99
"Lush but focused, offering a gorgeous streak of mulled blackberry fruit supported by spice, graphite and aged tobacco notes, with a long, driven finish. Drink now through 2010."
-Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator
2007 Ermitage Pic-St-Loup Blanc "Cuvee Saint Agnes"
On Sale $19.99
"A blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Viognier, their white 2007 Cuvee Sainte Agnes takes advantage of the new appellation called simply Languedoc. A lovely ripe aroma of peach, fig, honey, rosemary, and hedge flowers introduces a glossy palate of surprising refreshment and elegance, with subtle herbs, toasted nuts, and wet stone underlying its ripe fruit and honey."
-The Wine Advocate
On Sale $19.99
"A blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Viognier, their white 2007 Cuvee Sainte Agnes takes advantage of the new appellation called simply Languedoc. A lovely ripe aroma of peach, fig, honey, rosemary, and hedge flowers introduces a glossy palate of surprising refreshment and elegance, with subtle herbs, toasted nuts, and wet stone underlying its ripe fruit and honey."
-The Wine Advocate
2005 Chateau d'Yquem-Big Ratings, Big Savings!!!
Want to taste the World's greatest wine at the best price in the country? We can help you... One of our suppliers has closed out their stock of 2005 Chateau d'Yquem. This wine is arguably the world's finest and the 2005 vintage was given a possible perfect score from The Wine Spectator when tasted from barrel. We grabbed all that we could and we're offering it at the best price in the country with some retailers having it priced at nearly $1,000 per bottle online. Quantities are very limited. Please act quickly...
Wine Critic Robert Parker on Chateau d'Yquem
"There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2005 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
Closeout Price $499.99
Compare to Zachy's Price of $995.00
"Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. It is very close to 2001. We will see."
-Rated 95-100/100 The Wine Spectator
Wine Critic Robert Parker on Chateau d'Yquem
"There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
2005 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
Closeout Price $499.99
Compare to Zachy's Price of $995.00
"Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. It is very close to 2001. We will see."
-Rated 95-100/100 The Wine Spectator
Current Classes
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine
Friday, July 10
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Champagne region has led the World in the production of sparkling wines. Other countries have discovered cool regions where they can grow fine grapes for the production of bubbly. In this fun and festive class we will taste excellent examples of sparkling wines from Champagne and around the world.
$40 per person
Saturday, July 11
Wine & Cheese Pairing: France
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
In this excellent class we will showcase examples of French wine along with delicious cheeses produced in France. Some of the pairings will be regional with wines and cheeses produced in the same area. Other pairings will be both tasty and educational. This is one of our most popular classes!
$35 per person
Tuesday, July 14
Languedoc-Roussillon
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Languedoc-Roussillon pro- duces some of the finest values in the world of wine. Great class.
$20 per person
Friday & Saturday Tastings
Friday Wine Tasting
New Releases from Importer Kermit Lynch
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Friday, July 10
5:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us this Friday evening as we welcome Michelle Rehmer from The Missouri Beverage Company. Michelle wil be on hand pouring new releases from importer Kermit Lynch. We have special, sale pricing on the wines for this event. Here are the wines for Friday night...
2008 Domaine Fonsainte Rosé On Sale $12.99
2007 Ermitage Pic-st-Loup Rouge Coteaux de Langeudoc On Sale $14.99
2006 Regis Minet Pouilly-Fume On Sale $17.99
2006 Catherine le Goeuil Cairanne "Cuvee Lea Felsch" On Sale $17.99
2007 Ermitage Pic-St-Loup Blanc "Cuvee Saint Agnes" On Sale $19.99
New Releases from Importer Kermit Lynch
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Friday, July 10
5:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us this Friday evening as we welcome Michelle Rehmer from The Missouri Beverage Company. Michelle wil be on hand pouring new releases from importer Kermit Lynch. We have special, sale pricing on the wines for this event. Here are the wines for Friday night...
2008 Domaine Fonsainte Rosé On Sale $12.99
2007 Ermitage Pic-st-Loup Rouge Coteaux de Langeudoc On Sale $14.99
2006 Regis Minet Pouilly-Fume On Sale $17.99
2006 Catherine le Goeuil Cairanne "Cuvee Lea Felsch" On Sale $17.99
2007 Ermitage Pic-St-Loup Blanc "Cuvee Saint Agnes" On Sale $19.99
Saturday Wine Tasting
New Arrivals: Appellation Wines
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Saturday, July 11
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us this Saturday afternnon as we welcome back Faith Linkogel from local distributor Appellation Wines. This small company has an interesting portfolio of wines and Faith will be sampling new releases and answering your questions. We'll have them on sale too. Here are the wines for this Saturday...
2005 Chatreau Felice "London Cab" On Sale $12.99
2008 Gatekeeper Chardonnay On Sale $12.99
2007 Pierre Chermette Beaujolais On Sale $14.99
2007 Albert Mann Pinot Blanc On Sale $15.99
2005 Amavi Syrah Walla Walla On Sale $22.99
Rated 90/100 Wine Advocate
New Arrivals: Appellation Wines
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley Road in Clayton
Saturday, July 11
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us this Saturday afternnon as we welcome back Faith Linkogel from local distributor Appellation Wines. This small company has an interesting portfolio of wines and Faith will be sampling new releases and answering your questions. We'll have them on sale too. Here are the wines for this Saturday...
2005 Chatreau Felice "London Cab" On Sale $12.99
2008 Gatekeeper Chardonnay On Sale $12.99
2007 Pierre Chermette Beaujolais On Sale $14.99
2007 Albert Mann Pinot Blanc On Sale $15.99
2005 Amavi Syrah Walla Walla On Sale $22.99
Rated 90/100 Wine Advocate
Rosé-o-Rama
Summer's here baby. Pink wine is in too, at least at my humble abode. We love rosé wines especially the French examples. Don't let that color fool you. These examples are not the sweet, cheap wines from... er, California. You won't find Sutter Home on these labels. These are cool and sophisticated wines, crisp and aromatically interesting. Captivating. Hip even. Serve one as an aperitif at your next dinner party with some lively local goat cheese (we like Missouri's Goatsbeard Farm) or even with your main course of whole grilled fish (please remember Bob's Seafood on Delmar... Best Fish in town). You'll impress your friends with your worldly knowledge and good taste...
2008 Chateau Guiot Rosé
On Sale $9.99
"We love this darkly-colored rosé from the Costieres de Nimes. This underrated region continues to produces some amazing wine bargains. This is an aromatic, bold, dry rosé that really jumps from the glass. It's richly scented and complex and offers gobs of ripe fruit on the palate with a silky, refreshing finish. Delish."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Grande Cassagne Costieres de Nimes Rosé
On Sale $9.99
"Here's a perennial favorite at The Merch. Grande Cassagne's rosé seems to always offer a combination of complexity and refreshment. It's damn tasty in this vintage and is just bursting with fresh fruit both in the nose and on the palate. Try it. You'll like it."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Domaine St. Eugenie Corbieres Rosé
On Sale $10.99
"This is another knockout, dry rosé from Kacher. This one's produced from Cinsault and Syrah grapes and offers a bright, pink color. The nose is all red fruits with a tasty combo of ripe cherry and wild strawberry notes. On the palate is where this wine really shines with a seemingly perfect combination of silky, ripe fruit, mineral tones and refreshing, natural acidity. This is a winner and a steal at ten bucks or so..."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Fontsainte Corbieres Rosé
On Sale $12.99
"This is a tasty, snappy, dry rosé from importer Kermit Lynch. The color pops and the nose of the wine does too. It's oh-so-fresh on the palate with a finish that you'll love. We're tasting this wine on Friday of this week. Stop by and check it out before you grab a few bottles for your personal stash."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
On Sale $9.99
"We love this darkly-colored rosé from the Costieres de Nimes. This underrated region continues to produces some amazing wine bargains. This is an aromatic, bold, dry rosé that really jumps from the glass. It's richly scented and complex and offers gobs of ripe fruit on the palate with a silky, refreshing finish. Delish."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Grande Cassagne Costieres de Nimes Rosé
On Sale $9.99
"Here's a perennial favorite at The Merch. Grande Cassagne's rosé seems to always offer a combination of complexity and refreshment. It's damn tasty in this vintage and is just bursting with fresh fruit both in the nose and on the palate. Try it. You'll like it."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Domaine St. Eugenie Corbieres Rosé
On Sale $10.99
"This is another knockout, dry rosé from Kacher. This one's produced from Cinsault and Syrah grapes and offers a bright, pink color. The nose is all red fruits with a tasty combo of ripe cherry and wild strawberry notes. On the palate is where this wine really shines with a seemingly perfect combination of silky, ripe fruit, mineral tones and refreshing, natural acidity. This is a winner and a steal at ten bucks or so..."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2008 Fontsainte Corbieres Rosé
On Sale $12.99
"This is a tasty, snappy, dry rosé from importer Kermit Lynch. The color pops and the nose of the wine does too. It's oh-so-fresh on the palate with a finish that you'll love. We're tasting this wine on Friday of this week. Stop by and check it out before you grab a few bottles for your personal stash."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Monday, July 6, 2009
New American Pinot Noirs
We have some exciting, new American Pinot Noirs for you this week. We continue to be dazzled with the wines from Oregon's Willamette Valley and California's Sonoma Coast. These cool climate wine regions are producing some exciting wines. These are in stock...
2007 Wallace Brook Pinot Noir
On Sale $17.99
"This delicious Pinot Noir comes from hillside vineyards in the northern end of Oregon's Willamette Valley. This new vintage of Wallace Brook shows a complex nose of black cherry and ripe plum. The round, supple mouthfeel is complemented by soft tannins and a balanced finish. Pair it up with grilled lamb, oven-roasted salmon, soft-ripened cheeses, etc."
-John Nash, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
2007 Red Car Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Trolley SeriesOn Sale $45.99
"Focused on a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit that's medium- to full-bodied, complex and spicy. Smooth-textured, with a long finish. Drink now through 2014. 733 cases made."
-Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator
2005 Argyle Pinot Noir "Nuthouse"
On Sale $49.99
"The Nuthouse cuvee is released a year behind the other Pinots. The 2005 Pinot Noir Nuthouse is one of the major successes of a challenging vintage. It has a slightly aged appearance and is exhibiting an alluring perfume of spice, red fruits, and blueberry. On the mid-palate it has a wide band of fruit atypical for 2005. It has the structure of the vintage so it may well evolve for 4-5 years and drink well through 2020. It is a home run for the vintage."
-Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate
2007 Red Car Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast "Heaven & Earth
On Sale $59.99
"Delivers a tight, focused beam of rich, pure, concentrated black- berry and wild berry fruit that's full-bodied, complex and expan- sive on the finish, where this keeps unlocking doors of subtle flavors. Drink now through 2014. 292 cases made."
-Rated 97/100 The Wine Spectator
"Delivers a tight, focused beam of rich, pure, concentrated black- berry and wild berry fruit that's full-bodied, complex and expan- sive on the finish, where this keeps unlocking doors of subtle flavors. Drink now through 2014. 292 cases made."
-Rated 97/100 The Wine Spectator
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