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.
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