Week of November 2nd:
Name: Justin Vineyards’ Obtuse
Type: Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, California
Selling Price: $18.99/375mL
We are absolutely in love with this dessert wine from Justin Vineyards! If you like Ports, but they have a little bit too big of a bite on the finish, this is a fabulous choice! A bittersweet chocolate note accentuates jammy fruit aromas of raspberry, sweet cherry and plum. The wine is lush and sumptuous on the palate with chocolate, cherry and rich plum flavors and it has an extremely smooth finish. May be served as an excellent companion to any kind of sweets.
Week of October 26th:
Name: Big Red Monster
Type: Red Blend
Region: California
Selling Price: $12.99
The perfect party wine for your Halloween get-togethers, this red blend of Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Syrah is full-bodied and slightly spicy. It has a nice, fruity flavor of black cherry and plum with some spice and a nice finish. When pairing it with food, keep it simple.
Week of October 19th:
Name: Werewolf
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Romania
Selling Price: $11.99
Halloween is almost here, and Saint Louis Cellars has a bunch of fun, Halloween-themed wines to make your party perfect! The Werewolf Cabernet Sauvignon is dark crimson red color with blackberry, earth and tobacco notes. Not too heavy, it will put hair on your palms.
Week of October 12th:
Name: Ed Hardy
Type: Sangria
Region:
Selling Price: $8.99
A really tasty Sangria — balanced but not too sweet. Light, low alcohol content (8%) makes this the perfect with for barbecue, Mexican food and your Halloween festivities!
Week of October 5th:
Name: Superstition
Type: Riesling Pinot Blanc
Region: Germany
Selling Price: $11.99
This wine is perfect for the Halloween holiday! 51% Riesling, 48% Pinot Blanc. It combines the crisp, fruity minerality of one of the world’s finest Rieslings with the creamy, nutty nuances of Pinot Blanc.
Week of September 28th:
Name: A to Z
Type: Pinot Gris
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Selling Price: $19.99
This week’s wine of the week was a Wine Club feature in September! Beautiful yellow gold with flashes of emerald. Lovely aromatics of citrus and tropical fruits (mango, papaya, kiwi), lychee, honeysuckle and acacia flowers, nectarines and pineapple. A wine of great power, richness and length balanced by ripe acidity and structure. Great by itself or paired with food, especially exotic dishes, cheese and seafood.
Week of September 21st:
Name: Bliss
Type: Red Blend
Region: Mendocino, California
Selling Price: $9.99
The Bliss Schoolhouse Red out of Mendocino, California is the perfect wine to help usher in Fall. Along with–as they refer to it–the forgotten grape, Merlot, this blend is mostly Merlot and Cab with a touch of Zin. It has juicy fruit with depth and richness, a silky mouth feel and smoky oak accents. Perfect with deep dish pizza, beef lasagna or just about anything.
Week of September 14th:
Name: Miner
Type: Viognier
Region: Simpson County, California
Selling Price: $18.99
Whether you like it or not, Fall is just around the corner, so this week’s selection is a wine from our new Fall table! Aromatically complex with citrus and honeysuckle notes on the nose and a plush feel on the palate, our Viognier consistently displays a fine balance of natural acidity and intense concentration. Pairs equally well with lightly flavored foods as well as full-flavored poultry, veal, lamb and pork as well as desserts and cheeses.
Week of September 7th:
Name: Jigsaw
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: Oregon
Selling Price: $19.99
The Jigsaw Pinot Noir was our primary red wine for the August Wine Club. Vibrant ruby red color with the promise of complexity revealed through aromas of cherries and raspberries. Structure and balance on the palate with rich tones of earth, wild mushroom, spice and plum. Pair with grilled fish with fresh herbs, paella, wild mushrooms, meatloaf, anything braised or wrapped in bacon, as well as Thai and Indian takeout.
Week of August 31st:
Name: Petite Petit
Type: Petite Sirah
Region: Lodi, California
Selling Price: $22.99
This week’s wine is a selection from our “Splurge” section! Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, this carnivalistic blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot is definitely the star of the show. Trunk full of blueberry, plum, violet and chalky tannins gives a seamless finish to this jumbo-sized offering. Perfect with Boeuf Bourguignon or BBQ.
Week of August 24th:
Name: Lagaria
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Venezie, Italy
Selling Price: $11.99
This unoaked Chardonnay displays dry, fruity flavors that characterize this varietal reminiscent of the wine’s origin in northeastern Italy. It is a deliciously refreshing aperitif and a wonderful match for fish and white meat dishes.
Week of August 17th:
Name: Pink Ink
Type: Rosé
Region: Napa Valley, California
Selling Price: $18.99
This is a classic, beautiful French-style Rosé made from the first pressings of Cab and Merlot. Although pale in color, it is not a sweet wine, but a beautiful food wine made for the summer. Casual enough for sipping by the pool and good with most any lunch food, this wine will be a delightful addition to any party.
Week of August 10th:
Name: Stuck On You
Type: Shiraz
Region: Sonoma County, California
Selling Price: $16.99
In honor of our Elvis Wine Tasting on Saturday, August 15th, this week’s feature is the “Stuck On You” Shiraz from Graceland Cellars. Fruit-forward and medium-bodied with red berries and spicy tannins in layer with vanilla and cedar to build flavor upon flavor ending in a smooth, long finish. Ideal with hearty meat dishes, outdoor grilling or to Memphis-style slow cooked ribs and BBQ brisket.
Week of August 3rd:
Name: Piccini
Type: Chianti
Region: Italy
Selling Price: $11.99
After much demand, we have brought in our first Chianti of the season. This traditional favorite starts soft on the palate and finishes with clean, delicate fruit. Great with a variety of dishes.
Week of July 27th:
Name: Two Princes
Type: Riesling
Region: Nahe, Germany
Selling Price: $13.99
P2 displays a perfect balance between sweetness, acidity and minerality. Delicate flowers of apricot and nectarine, with a lovely, crisp finish. This wine is best served with Asian food, fish or sweet and sour sauces. To read about Prince Felix’s visit to Saint Louis Cellars Food & Wine, visit our main page and scroll down to the story!
Week of July 20th:
Name: Dragon’s Hollow
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: China
Selling Price: $9.99
Here’s a fun one, and a first for Saint Louis Cellars Food & Wine: a Chinese wine! Deep red in color with primary flavors of black currant with overtones of blackberry and mint. It has medium tannins with a very smooth drinking style. It is well suited to all types of meat dishes and stews.
Week of July 13th:
Name: Yellow+Blue
Type: Rosé
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Selling Price: $12.99/1L
Made with organically grown grapes, this Rosé is coral-colored with warm pink undertones. Effusive aromas of ripe strawberries, tangerines and melons. Medium-bodied, with fine acidity and a long mineral laden finish. It is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Week of July 6th:
Name: Steele
Type: Viognier
Region: Lake County, California
Selling Price: $11.99
We are so excited about this wine because we just got in back in our store after months of being without it…and this time, it’s at an amazingly low price! Peach and apricot flavors have excellent richness and intensity, with lingering concentration and just enough lemony acidity to keep it refreshing. Complements Asian foods, especially Thai cuisine.
Week of June 29th:
Name: Boom Boom!
Type: Syrah
Region: Washington
Selling Price: $18.99
Saturday is the 4th of July, and this is the perfect wine for your celebrations! This Syrah has plenty of snap and sizzle. Flavors of blueberry and boysenberry fruit underscored with layers of carefully managed vanilla, tobacco and silky tannins. Fantastic with chili, grilled meats and other spicy, homemade dishes.
Week of June 22nd:
Name: Starborough
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Selling Price: $13.99
A perfect Sauvignon Blanc to kick off the official Summer season! This white is a plush, approachable wine, highlighted by the refreshing fruit accents and acidity that characterize wines from this region. The wine shows flavors of honeydew melon, passion fruit and peach over a citrus background. Enjoy on its own or pair it with seafood, spicy ethnic cuisine or grilled veggies. 90 Points Wine & Spirits.
Week of June 15th:
Name: Dad’s Day Off
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: Italy
Selling Price: $9.99
Father’s Day is on Sunday, so what better way to show Dad how much you care than with a bottle of wine? The Dad’s Day Off Pinot Noir is a tasty red wine that is well-balanced with delicious fruit flavors and a long finish. Pair this wine with beef or as an aperitif.
Week of June 8th:
Name: Broadbent
Type: Vinho Verde
Region: Portugal
Selling Price: $10.99
This light-bodied white wine is featured in June 2009’s Sauce Magazine under the “Drink Now” feature (Click on the “In the News” tab at the top of our blog to read the whole review). Honest and racy, it zings the palate with crisp, refreshing lime zest. Zippy on the palate. Perfect with Caesar Salad. Also good with fish, shellfish and poultry.
Week of June 1st:
Name: Conundrum
Type: White Table Wine
Region: Rutherford, California
Selling Price: $28.99
With the opening of Saint Louis Cellars Food & Wine this past weekend, and the expansion into wines that are above $20, we wanted to feature one of our new wines! The Conundrum is bursting with fragrant honeysuckle and jasmine, with ripe melon, peach, nectarine and honeycomb grace notes. There is a plenty of acidity and a creamy texture on the mid-palate that make this a great aperitif or complement to salads, spicy fare and even fruit desserts.
Week of May 25th:
Name: Saint Louis Cellars Bubbly
Type: Champagne
Region: California
Selling Price: $19.99
With the grand opening of Saint Louis Cellars Food & Wine this Saturday, May 30th, it’s only proper that we toast the occasion with a bubbly! Our own private label champagne has flavors of lemon and melon with a smooth, creamy texture. It is an ideal aperitif, and the perfect way to kick off our new expansion! Plan on bringing all of your friends this Saturday for our grand opening!!!
Week of May 18th:
Name: French Rabbit
Type: Chardonnay
Region: France
Selling Price: $11.99/1L
With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, you’ll be needing a wine that you can take with you to your barbecues! That’s where the French Rabbit wines come into play: this recyclable package is equivalent to 1 & 1/3 bottle of wine and will be the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. The Chardonnay displays aromatics of citrus and honey. On the palate, the wine is rich with peaches and apricots. A fresh, rich wine, with a generous, well-balanced, lingering fruity finish. It is a great complement to white meats, grilled fish or shellfish. Also available in Pinot Noir at Saint Louis Cellars.
Week of May 11th:
Name: Plungerhead
Type: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California
Selling Price: $19.99
It may look a little goofy, but this is a serious Zinfandel! Aromas of old vine spice, wild raspberry and white pepper–its juicy, dense plum and cherry flavors prominently finish with cinnamon and black cherry. Great with pecan crusted salmon with mushroom risotto, braised duck breast, or with a dessert of dark chocolate creme caramel garnished with fresh raspberries. 88 Points Wine Enthusiast.
Week of May 4th:
Name: Mommy’s Time Out
Type: Pinot Grigio
Region: Italy
Selling Price: $9.99
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th, and this wine is perfect for every mother out there. The bouquet has notes of pear, citrus and almonds. The taste is crisp and refreshing, with the Garganega adding body to the midpalate and length in the finish. Try this wine with fish or white meat. If mom is a red wine drinker, Mommy’s Time Out is also available in Rosso.
Week of April 27th:
Name: Caravella Limoncello
Type: Lemon Liqueur
Region: Milanino, Italy
Selling Price: $19.99
With the warmer weather comes spending more time outside, and this Caravella Limoncello is ready to welcome you back outdoors! It is a combination of lemon juice, lemon peels, and the finest grain spirits from Italy. Each bottle comes with its own mixer recipe booklet. Our favorite ways to drink this strong liqueur is poured on top of lemon sorbet and eaten with a spoon. You can also mix with with everything from lemonade to Sprite or just sip it by itself. This limoncello adds a continental spirit to any occasion.
Week of April 20th:
Name: Bota Box
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Selling Price: $19.99/3L
This week’s wine is brand new to our store, and also happens to be one of our featured “Earth Day Wines” as well. This boxed wine’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Also, in honor of Earth Day, a portion of the proceeds from each box sold will be donated to the National Arbor Day Foundation. With a deep garnet color and aromas of black cherries, this Cab has smooth, rich flavors of blackberries and plum. Complements grilled beef or rich, red tomato sauce.
Week of April 12th:
Name: Tempra Tantrum
Type: Tempranillo/Shiraz
Region: Valencia, Spain
Selling Price: $10.99
This Spanish red blend has a taste that is bold with spice and dry red fruit on the finish. It is a friendly pairing for lamb and ham, so with any Easter leftovers!
Week of April 6th:
Name: Pink Cat
Type: Riesling
Region: Mosel, Germany
Selling Price: $14.99
This wine is brand new to the store and is bottled by the same producer as the Moselland Landmark Series Riesling, depicting the St. Louis Arch on the bottle. This wine is a medium-bodied, well balanced white wine, selected for its crisp character. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shellfish or poultry dish. Portions of each bottle sold is donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Week of March 30th:
Name: Broadbent
Type: Vinho Verde
Region: Portugal
Selling Price: $10.99
Spring is here! This almost-sweet white wine is honest and racy. It zings the palate with crisp, refreshing lime zest and is zippy on the palate. Perfect with Crabcakes or Caesar Salad. Also good with fish, shellfish, and poultry.
Week of March 23rd:
Name: First Love
Type: Semillon/Riesling/Arneis
Region: South Eastern Australia
Selling Price: $11.99
62% Semillon, 25% Riesling, 13% Arneis. The early picked Semillon has hints of grapefruit and orange peel, while the Riesling from the Eden Valley boasts flavors of classic citrus and lime. The Arneis is reminiscent of nashi pear, and almond kernel. Perfect with Caesar Salad. Also good with fish, shellfish, and poultry.
Week of March 16th:
Name: Bloom
Type: Riesling
Region: Germany
Selling Price: $9.99
Spring is almost here, and we don’t know about you, but we’re ecstatic! With aromas of peaches and honeysuckle giving way to a pleasing palate full of sweetness and acidity, this wine should be served chilled for a crisp and refreshing experience. It is a perfect complement to any shellfish or poultry dish.
Week of March 9th:
Name: Rosa Regale
Type: Sparkling Red
Region: Italy
Selling Price: $13.99/375ml
A wine loaded with hints of raspberries and roses. Once on the palate, it SCREAMS for chocolate. This sparkling wine is perfect for fruit salads, strawberries or whip cream based desserts. Serve chilled and enjoy. This bubbly is featured in Sauce Magazine’s March issue, in the “Drink This Now” section.
Week of March 2nd:
Name: Nuvo
Type: Sparkling Liqueur
Region: France
Selling Price: $19.99/375ml
March is Women’s History Month, and Saint Louis Cellars is celebrating! The perfect selection to toast to all of the fabulous women in your life is the ultra-trendy Nuvo Sparkling Liqueur. It is a perfect blend of ultra-premium French vodka, French sparkling wine and natural exotic fruit nectar. Only a small amount of delicate French sparkling wine is added to the blend to achieve a harmonious balance in the final product, the wine is predominately made up of Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir. The French Sparkling wine offers aromas of ripe fruit and reveals its vivacity and elegance, leaving the palate refreshed. Ideally, Nuvo should be enjoyed over ice in a beautiful champagne flute with your closest girlfriend!
Week of February 23rd:
Name: El Burro
Type: Grenache
Region: Spain
Selling Price: $13.99
The nose is of raspberry, cherry fruit with earthy notes of spice, leather, vanilla and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity and has a finish of raspberry and wild berry fruits giving way to a long, smooth, spicy finish. Goes well with all red meats, game, rich chicken casseroles or pasta dishes.
Week of February 16th:
Name: Crush Pad
Type: Cab/Merlot/Pinot Noir
Region: California
Selling Price: $14.99
We thought this wine was completely gone a few months ago, but now it is back after a discovery of 16 additional cases by our distributor!! Every great love started with a crush…reminisce about how it all started with the 2002 Crush Pad out of California. This blend of Cab/Merlot/Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied, dry red wine with a lovely inky-red color. Aromas go for red fruits, but with a nice touch of sweet cured tobacco. Silky tannins, deft oak handling and impeccable fruit flavors, focused on raspberry and cranberry. Enjoy with heavy red meats like pork and beef. Also fabulous with raspberry-filled dark chocolate.
Week of February 9th:
Name: Il Cuore
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Mendocino County, California
Selling Price: $15.99
Il Cuore Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown exclusively in the cool coastal region of Mendocino County. Vineyards in this area invoke Chardonnays that are fresh with apple and pear flavors, complemented by floral nuances in the bouquet. 5% Viognier enhances aromas and add complexity on the palate. Recommended with fish, shellfish, crab cakes, game birds, light pasta, vegetarian casserole and mildly spicy Asian cuisine. It will be the perfect addition for a romantic Valentine’s Day!
Week of February 2nd:
Name: Jailhouse Rock
Type: Merlot
Region: California
Selling Price: $12.99
The 5th Edition of the Jailhouse Rock Merlot by Graceland Cellars has arrived at Saint Louis Cellars! Each edition of this wine features a different iconic image of Elvis Presley, and this edition delivers a great one! Aromas of berries and fresh herbs are followed by the varietal characteristics of red currant, green olives, sage and wild berries. Notes of toasty oak and vanilla with soft and supple tannins are typical of Merlot. Great on its own or with roasted pork or grilled meats.
Week of January 26th:
Name: The Show
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa County, California
Selling Price: $13.99
Big and bold, this Cab is dominated by full flavors of dried black cherries, jammy preserves and layers of spice and sweet vanilla. It is an absolute essential for your Super Bowl Sunday, as it is the perfect complement to BBQ feasts!
Week of January 19th:
Name: Secret
Type: Merlot/Shiraz/Cab
Region: Victoria, Australia
Selling Price: $19.99
A round entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of tangy dark berry jam, roasted nuts, and mild herbs and spices. Finishes with a long juicy, berry, nut and vanilla bean fade. Pair with smoked BBQ ribs, pork roast, veal or Chicken Marsala. 87 Points Wine Spectator.
Week of January 12th:
Name: Jargon
Type: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Selling Price: $13.99
On the palate, this wine has a smooth silky texture, followed by mild tannins that deliver structure and complexity. This is a generously fruit-driven wine with a great balance of harmony and astringency. Fantastic with Asian courses, particularly those with pork or chicken.
Week of January 5th:
Name: Jailhouse Rock
Type: Merlot
Region: California
Selling Price: $12.99
With this week being Elvis’ birthday, and with “The King” himself appearing and performing here on Tuesday, January 6th from 5:00-7:00pm, we had to pick a Graceland Cellars wine as this week’s Wine of the Week! Aromas of berries and fresh herbs are followed by the varietal characteristics of red currant, green olives, sage and wild berries. Great on its own, with roasted pork or grilled meats.
