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Clayton Location
20 South Hanley
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: 314.863.6282
Fax: 314.863.5670
Open: Monday - Friday 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Terms: Classes start at 6:00 P.M. 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. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations and no refunds. Thank you.
2008 Classes
Tuesday, September 30
Best Buys
Good wines don't have to be expensive!
Come taste some great quality
wines without breaking the bank.
Taught by Jeff Birkemeier.
$15 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, October 3
Introduction to Wine: Weekend Edition
For those looking to learn more
about wine, this is a great starting
point. We'll talk about wine appreciation
and etiquette, how to categorize
and classify wines, restaurant
wine service, storage and picking
wines for any situation. Taught by
Jeff Birkemeier.
$35 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, October 4
Piedmont and Tuscany
Piedmont produces some of the best known
wines in the world while
Tuscany possesses some of the most
beautiful terrain for producing world
class grapes. Taught by Jeff
Birkemeier
$50 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Tuesday, October 7
Syrah...or Shiraz?
In this class you get to see how different
climates, soils and winemaking
techniques affect one of the
longest established grape varieties no
matter how you pronounce it...
$25 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, October 10
Port, Sherry and Madeira
Port, Sherry and Madeira have long,
colorful histories, having been
enjoyed for centuries by royalty and
sailors alike. Join us as we sample an
exciting mixture of aperitifs and
digestifs from Iberia.
$35 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, October 11
Deluxe Wine & Cheese Pairing
This is one of our most popular
classes here at The Merch. Led by
our cheesemonger, Adam Smith, this
class couples great wines with the
world's best cheeses and specialty
foods. Be sure to get your reservations
in because this class sells out
fast!
$50 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Tuesday, October 14
Introduction to Wine
Are you interested in learning more about wine but don't know where to start? Come try a sampling of styles and learn the basics. Instructor: Jeff Birkemeier.
$20 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, October 17
World of Whisky
There's a world of whiskey out there
and we love 'em all. In this class
we'll be tasting great whiskies from
Scotland to Kentucky, Ireland to
California and everywhere inbetween.
$40 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, October 18
Wine and Cheese Pairing:
French Edition
You've enjoyed our wine and cheese
pairing classes before, but this time
we will pair a variety of our delicious
French wines with cheeses
from within those same regions.
$50 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Tuesday, October 21
Argentina
The winemakers of Argentina are
turning heads in the world of wine.
They are making great wine from
classic grapes like Cabernet, Merlot,
Syrah and Chardonay, but have
adopted other grapes like Torrontes,
Bonarda, and especially Malbec as
their own.
$25 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, October 24
Bubbles!!
This festive class explores sparkling
wines from around the world, including
France's prestigious wines from
Champagne. Come see why this is
one of our most popular classes.
$40 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, October 25
Introduction to Burgundy
Burgundy produces wines of unparalleled
texture and complexity.
Those who discover its pleasures
embark on a compelling journey
through a myriad of villages, vineyards,
vintages and winemakers. This class will explain the origin of
these intricacies and show the influence
that each of these factors has on
the wines.
$50 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Tuesday, October 28
Best Buys
Good wines don't have to be expensive!
Come taste some great quality
wines without breaking the bank.
Taught by Jeff Birkemeier.
$15 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, October 31
Spain
The world's most dynamic wine producing
country; Spain is a constant
source of new, exciting wines thanks
to young wine makers, native grapes
grown on old vines and a wide variety
of climates. Get hooked on
Spain while it's still a great value!
$35 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, November 1
Deluxe Single Malt Scotch
Scotch is the most complex of
whiskeys, with unusual combinations
of sweetness and dryness. Here
we will taste some of the finest and
rarest of single malts.
$50 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Tuesday, November 4
Riesling
Riesling produces many styles of
wine: dry, sweet, still, sparking, and
dessert. In this class you will see
how different climates, soils and
winemaking techniques affect this
most noble of grape varieties.
Riesling is revered by sommeliers
the world over for its unique ability
to complement almost any dish.
$25 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Friday, November 7
Cabernet Sauvignon
The world's most sought after wines
combine complexity with the ability
to improve for many years. Cabernet
Sauvignon produces more of them
than any other grape variety. It is the
base for most of the great Bordeaux
wines and the best California reds.
We'll try six great examples from
around the world.
$75 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Saturday, November 8
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is fragile and difficult to
grow, but winemakers worldwide
have taken up the challenge with
passion and creativity. In this class
Jeff Birkemeier will focus on this
fickle varietal and the intense aromatics,
complex flavors and long
silky textures that define Pinot Noir.
$35 per person
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Terms: Wine classes start at 6:00 P.M. 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. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations and no refunds. Thank you.
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