Clayton Location

20 South Hanley
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: 314.863.6282
Fax: 314.863.5670

Open: Monday - 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.

2009 Classes


Tuesday, June 2
Intro to Wine: France
France produces some of the finest wines and wine bargains. In this excellent class we&39ll introduce you to the wonderful world of French wine.
$20 per person


Thursday, June 4
Intro to Wine: Italy
Italy is the world's largest producer of wine. In this introduction class we'll teach you the basics about Italian wine. Excellent class.
$20 per person


Friday, June 5
Intro to Wine: Spain
Spain is at the cutting edge in the world of wine and has been producing both fine wines and wine bargains. In this class we'll show you some examples of both along with the history and geography of Spain's wine producing regions.
$20 per person

Saturday, June 6
Intro to Wine: USA
The United States is one of the leaders in the world of wine, especially when it comes to experimentation and innovation. In this introduction class we'll show you the basics about wine in America.
$20 per person


Tuesday, June 9
Best Buys Under $10
Everyone loves a bargain and we stock a fine selection here at The Merch. In this fun, festive class we'll show you some tasty bargains from around the world that are priced under ten bucks.
$10 per person


Thursday, June 11
Intro to Wine & Cheese Pairing
Wine and cheese make the perfect pair. But which cheeses match with which wines? We'll show you some important, classic pairings along with some examples that will open your eyes to new possibilities. Great class.
$35 per person


Friday, June 12
Pinot Noir in America
The Pinot Noir grape is responsible for the majestic red wines produced in France's Burgundy region. In this fine class we'll show you some of the finest examples of this fickle grape from the USA.
$30 per person


Saturday, June 13
The Next California Cult Wines
We have been instrumental in introducing to Missouri some of California's most sought after wines including such classics as Pride Mountain and Bryant Family Vineyards. In this class we'll show you some producers who we feel just might become the next big thing.
$40 per person


Tuesday, June 16
Wine & Asian Cuisine
In this fun class we'll pair tasty wines with appetizers from Mai Lee restaurant. Mai Lee makes delicious Vietnamese cuisine and we'll show you the perfect wines to go with it.
$35 per person


Thursday, June 18
France: Wonderful Wines from the Loire Valley
France's scenic Loire Valley is called the garden basket of France thanks to its agricultural importance. Wines from the Loire are great values and in this class we'll showcase wines from some of the best importers.
$30 per person


Friday, June 19
Pacific Northwest:
Oregon & Washington
Oregon and Washington have come a long way in a relatively short time to produce world-class wines. Join us for this excellent class and experience a variety of tasty wines from the Pacific Northwest.
$35 per person


Saturday, June 20
World of Whisky
Our very own Dave Davis will lead you in this excellent class about the world of whiskey with excellent examples from around the world being featured.
$35 per person


Tuesday, June 23
Importer Profile: Bobby Kacher
We feel that by following certain wine importers you can simplify the complexities of imported wines. Our good friend Bobby Kacher imports to the States some of France's finest wines from small, family-owned estates. Great class!
$30 per person


Thursday, June 25
Importer Profile: Kermit Lynch
Importer Kermit Lynch is considered the godfather of the small importer movement and has influenced some of the finest importers today. He's still at it and we proudly stock some of his fine selections from France.
$30 per person


Friday, June 26
France: Bordeaux!
France's Bordeaux region produces white and red wines of world class quality. We'll show you some classic examples along with a few surprises.
$40 per person

Saturday, June 27
Spain: Affordable Luxury
Spain produces some amazing wine bargains and we feel that prices in general have not caught up with the quality. In this class we'll show you some stunning wines that offer great value.
$30 per person


Tuesday, June 30
Best Buys Under $15
In this class we'll show off some amazing wine values that are priced under $25. This class will show you that word-class wine can be available at this price. The selections will impress you with their excellent quality/price rapport.
$25 per person


Thursday, July 2
Spanish Best Buys Under $15
Spain is producing some remarkable values and in this class we will show you six examples from many different regions of this market leader. This exciting class will open your eyes to the best buys from Spain!
$15 per person


Friday, July 3
Bargains from Burgundy
France's Burgundy region produces some of the most majestic and expensive wines in the world. White wines are made from Chardonnay grapes and the reds from Pinot Noir. Burgundy also produces bargain priced bottles that offer great value, elegance, and style. We'll show some of them to you in this excellent new class.
$25 per person


Tuesday, July 7
Introduction to Wine & Food Pairing
This is one of our most popular classes at the Merch. Here we'll teach you the basics about matching wine with great foods. Some of the pairings may be obvious and a few might just open your eyes to the many possibilities at the table. This will be a fun and very tasty class.
$35 per person


Thursday, July 9
Choosing from Restaurant Wine Lists
This is an excellent, new class that's been added to our lineup. It can be tough when you've been handed the wine list either with friends and family or at a business dinner function. There are some key things to know and to look for and in this class we'll teach you all about them.
$25 per person


Friday, July 10
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
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
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




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.