Bon Vivant Wines

Five from ABC this Saturday

2009-06-16T19:05:00.006-04:00

Stop in and taste the following wines from Au Bon Climat this Saturday, 2-6pm

Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc Santa Barbara County 2007 $18

Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2007 $21

Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyards 2006 $34

Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2007 $24

Pinot Noir "La Bauge Au-Dessus" Santa Maria Valley 2006 $35

***10% discount on the purchase of any 6btls of ABC wines***

Kermit Lynch Tasting

2009-05-28T17:53:00.003-04:00

Please join us Tuesday, June 2nd between 4-7pm for a tasting of independent and artisanal French producers from the portfolio of Kermit Lynch Imports. Always one of our best tastings of the year- not to be missed!

10% discount on the purchase of 6+ btls the day of tasting (includes all store inventory)

Regis Minet Pouilly Fume VV 2007 $22

Ch. Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc 2008 $14.99*

Henri Perrusset Macon-Farge '08 $19.99*

Dom. Faury St. Joseph Blanc '07 $29

Ch. Trinquevedel Tavel '08 $14.99*

Dom. Diochon Moulin-a-Vent '07 $19.99*

Chevillon Bourgogne Rouge '07 $34

Dom. Faury St. Joseph Rouge '07 $32

Clos la Cotale Cahors '07 $14.99*

Dom. Terrebrune Bandol '05 $36

*Special pricing for the day of tasting only!

New Arrivals for your Springtime Refreshment

2009-04-29T12:33:00.002-04:00

Giachino Vin de Savoie 2007 $17
Pikes Dry Riesling Claire Valley 2007 $15
Caves de Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet Languedoc 2008 $11
Francois Pinon Vouvray Cuvee Tradition 2007 $19.50
Dehlinger Chardonnay RRV 2005/2006 $36
Fournier Unban Uco Torrontes Cafayate-Salta 2008 $8.75
Littorai Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $24
Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Carneros $24
Muga Rose Rioja 2008 $12
Ch. de Trinquevedel Tavel 2007/2008 $17

Bell's Brewing Back in IL!

2009-02-27T15:55:00.002-05:00

Look for Bell's Hopslam and the year-round staples to be back on the shelves in the coming weeks.

Other New Arrivals:

Capital Maibock
Darkhorse Blueberry Stout
Darkhorse Smoked Stout
Dogfish Head 120min IPA
Dogfish Head Fort
Lagunitas Ruben and the Jets
Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA
Three Floyds Black Sun Stout
Three Floyds Behemoth

Winter Sale

2009-01-27T18:00:00.002-05:00

We have several great wines on sale this week, including:

Eguren Protocolo Blanco Castilla 2007 $6.49
Pepiere Muscadet "Clos des Briords" 2006 $14.99
Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre 2007 $19.99
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2005 $19.99
Monchhof Urzig Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2006 $14.99
Trinquevedel Tavel 2007 $16.99
Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 $49.99
Ojai Syrah Santa Barbara 2005 $24.99
Alto Almanzora "Este" 2005 $7.99
Atteca Garnacha de Fuego Calatayud 2007 $6.99
Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja 2005 $29.99

New Arrivals from Shelton Brothers Imports

2008-12-13T15:50:00.003-05:00

Achel Blond
Bink Bruin
Bink Winter King
De Ranke Pere Noel
Dieu de Ciel Solstice d'Hiver
Ellezelloise Hercule Stout
Fantome Hiver
Mahr's Christmas Bock
Mikkeller Not Just Another Wit
Olfabrikken Jule Ale
Ridgeway Warm Welcome

December Hours

2008-12-07T13:14:00.003-05:00

Bon Vivant will be open all SUNDAYS in DECEMBER from NOON to 4:00 in addition to normal store hours, 11-7 Tue-Sat.

Winter Seasonals Etc.

2008-11-14T15:10:00.003-05:00

Founders Backwoods Bastard
Goose Island Christmas Ale
Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper
Mikkeller Hoppy Wit
Ommegang Gift Pack (Hennepin/Chocolate Indulgence/3 Philosophers & Glass)
Sierra Nevada Celebration
Two Brothers Cain and Ebel
Weihenstephaner Korbinian

New Arrivals

2008-10-24T15:39:00.004-04:00

Avery Old Jubilation
Founder's Breakfast Stout
Founder's Harvest Ale
Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor
New Belgium Fat Tire *SALE: $1.99/22oz*
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence Sout
Schlafly Coffee Stout
Two Brothers Heavy Handed IPA
Victory Moonglow Weizenbock

Fall Seasonals / New Arrivals

2008-09-23T15:33:00.002-04:00

FALL SEASONALS

Avery Ale to the Chief
Breckenridge Autumn Ale
Capital Oktoberfest
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Goose Island Harvest Ale
Schlafly Pumpkin
Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale

NEW ARRIVALS

Allagash Black
Allagash Four
Cantillon Vigneronne
Cantillon Bruoscsella 1900 Grand Cru
Left Hand Twin Sisters
Moylan's Moylander IIPA
Norrebro Bryghus Old Odense
Norrebro Bryghus North Bridge Extreme

New Store Hours

2008-09-23T15:32:00.001-04:00

11-7: Tuesday - Saturday

Closed: Sunday, Monday

2008-06-13T12:44:00.007-04:00

New Arrivals:

Avery 15
Allagash Witte
Boulder Hazed and Infused
Dogfish Head Immort Ale
Dogfish Head Festina Peche
Lagunitas IPA
O'Fallon Whiskey Barrel Aged Smoked Porter
Ommegang Ommegeddon

Achouffe Houblon Doubbelen IPA Triple
Coniston Bluebird XB
Czechvar Pilsner
Dupont Moinette Blonde
Dupont Moinette Brune
Westmalle Triple

New Beers/Seasonals Available

2008-05-05T15:46:00.003-04:00

Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Founders Rubaeus
Jolly Pumpkin Bam, E.S. Bam & Calabaza Blanca
Left Hand Chainsaw
Dogfish Head Aprihop
Avery Maharaja IPA & Collaboration
Two Brothers Monarch White

New Arrivals

2008-03-18T15:47:00.002-04:00

Real Wines from Louis/Dressner Selections
http://www.louisdressner.com/

Domaine Luneau-Papin Muscadet "Clos des Allees" 2005
Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet "Clos des Briords" 2006
Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny 2006
Domaine des Terre Dorees Beaujolais V.V. 2006
Clos Roche Blanche Cuvee Gamay 2005
Catherine & Pierre Breton Bourgueil "Trinch!' 2005

Beer

Three Floyds Robert the Bruce
Avery New World Porter
Founders Devil Dancer IPA
Victory Hop Wallop
Dogfish Head Chicory Stout
Schlafly Irish Style Stout
Boulder Obivoid Stout
New Holland Night Tripper Stout
Fantome Saison

Winter Seasonal Inventory

2008-01-15T05:15:00.000-05:00

Here's what's still around in the way of beer winter seasonal offerings:

Avery Czar
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout & Imp IPA
Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza
Sierra Nevada Celebration
Dogfish Head Chicory Stout
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Weihenstephaner Vitus & Korbinian
Mahrs Christmas Bock
St. Feuillien Cuvee de Noel
d'Achouffee N'Ice Chouffee
Gouden Carolus Grand Cru of the Emperor
Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
Kerkom Winter King

Dreyfus Ashby Imports Tasting

2007-12-14T15:23:00.000-05:00

This Monday, Dec. 17th, 5:00-7:30, join us for a tasting of Burgundies from Domaine Drouhin, a Pinot Gris and Noir from Cloudline (Domaine Drouhin's second label in Oregon) and a pair of Merlots* from Bordeaux and Washington State.

Drouhin Laforet Chardonnay Bourgogne 2006
Drouhin Chablis 1cr 2005
Cloudline Pinot Gris Oregon 2006
Cloudline Pinot Noir Oregon 2006
Drouhin Chorey-les-Beaune 2006
Douhin Cote de Beaune 2005

Ch. Siaurac Lalande de Pomerol 2003
Novelty Hill Merlot Columbia Valley 2004

*yes, you are still allowed to drink Merlot.

Kermit Lynch Tasting

2007-11-24T15:56:00.000-05:00

We have a great line-up for the KL tasting on Thursday, December 6th from 5:00 to 7:30

Kermit Lynch Selections
J. Lassalle Champagne Brut NV
Quenard Vin de Savoie 2006
Salvard Cheverny 2006
Lavantureux Chablis 2005
Chanrion Cote de Bouilly 2005
Durban Valcluse Rouge 2005
Joncier Lirac 2003
Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2005

Also Pouring:

Robert Craig "Affinity" Napa Valley 2004

Knyphausen Erbacher Steinmorgen Riesling Kabinett 2003
J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2004

Anniversary Tasting - Saturday, Nov. 17th Noon-6:00

2007-11-10T14:53:00.000-05:00

Here's the line up for Saturday. Don't forget that Bon Vivant will be OPEN on Sunday the 18th from 11-4. Tasting lists for Kermit Lynch (Dec. 6th) and Drouhin (Dec. 17th) Soon to follow.

3 Year Anniversary / Thanksgiving Tasting

Top values

Domaine Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2006 $13
Kuentz -Bas Alsace Blanc 2005 $13
Protocolo Tinto $7

A quick tour of Burgundy

Coche-Bouillot Bourgogne Aligote 2005 $18
Regis Bouvier Marsannay Blanc 2005 $29
Regis Bouvier Marsannay Rose 2006 $18
Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Nouveau 2007 $16
Guy Breton Morgon 2005 $24
Regis Bouvier Fixin 2005 $34
Lucien Le Moine Volnay "Les Caillerets" 2002 $50

Mmm... Beer

2007-10-31T15:58:00.000-05:00

What's New:

Boulder Brewing Cold Hop
Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale
Lagunitas Imp Red
Two Bros. Heavy Handed Fresh Hop
Clipper City Winter Storm
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti
Avery Kaiser
Sam Adams Imp Pils

What's on the Way (11/2/07):

Goose Island Bourbon Co. Stout
Founder's Harvest
Founder's Backwoods Bastard
Weihenstephaner Festbier
Dogfish Head 90min & Raison D'Etre back in stock
Victory Storm King Stout

Local Brews + Worthy Cause = Good Times

2007-10-05T17:11:00.000-04:00

http://www.augustabottomsbeerfest.com/

Beer Blog: STL Hops

2007-09-21T12:35:00.000-04:00

Stay up to date on all things beer in the St. Louis area.

http://www.stlhops.com/

Columbia Festifall!... !

2007-09-18T14:17:00.000-04:00

Sunday, September 30th from 1-6pm @ Metter Park.

Bon Vivant Wines will be there tasting and selling wine and beer along side other local merchants showcasing their wares. Lots of activities for the kids as well. The Smash Band will be performing from 2-6(my apologies in advance).

For more information: www.columbiaillinois.com or (618) 281-7144 ext. 106

Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale

2007-09-13T12:51:00.000-04:00

For the first time Sierra Nevada has bottled and distributed it's Anniversary Ale. This year's version is a balanced American IPA, dry hopped with Cascade, the featured hop variety of their flagship pale ale. The last few cases in Illinois have been shipped so it won't be around for long. $1.34/btl $8.00/6pk

alcohol content 5.9% by volume
yeast Top-fermenting Ale Yeast
bittering hops Chinook
finishing hops Cascade
bitterness units 46
dry hopping Cascade
malts Two-row Pale, Caramel & Munich

Rare Beers in From Shelton Brothers Imports

2007-07-13T03:24:00.000-04:00

Cantillion St. Lamvinus
http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=48

Panil Barriquee
http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=162

St. Pieters Zinnebir
http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=179

Kriek de Ranke
http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=66

Ellezelloise Saisis Blanche
http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=73

New Arrivals

2007-06-28T14:09:00.000-04:00

Just In- A Few Great Summer Wines

Domaine De Pouy Cotes de Gascogne 2006 $9.5
Easily the best white wine value in stock at the moment. 60% Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)/40% Colombard from the Armagnac region in Southwestern France, bottled w/screw Cap. Crisp and dry, but with abundant fruit and aromatics. Cold maceration and fermentation, and stainless steel aging for maximum freshness. I reccomend buying two at a time, as this simply delicious wine practically drinks itself!

Laurenz Gruner Veltliner 2005 Austria $12
Another great value that's all about freshness and purity. Has subtle pear and snap pea aromatics along with white pepper spiciness that is very typical of this variety. Will compliment a delicate fish such as tilapia or something with a bit more substance, say tuna or swordfish steaks off the grill.

Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Blanc Santa Barbara 2005 $17
Since I'm always looking for new wines to try, I have a pretty short list of go to wines that I always have on hand. This is one of them. Bright citrus and mineral notes are balanced with delicate almond richness. Partial barrel aging gives great texture to the wine without overt oakiness. I feel pretty comfortable pouring this with just about anything from seafood to pork roast to picnic fare.

Morgan Metallico Chardonnay 2005 Monterey $22
A very taut, focused style of chardonnay. Just 4months in neutral barrels and no malolactic fermentation. Pour this blind for any Cali chardonnay haters at the table and smile as the bottle quickly disappears.

Garry Farrel Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2005 $32
This wine is a blend of several different vineyards in the cool Russian River Valley. Barrel Fermented and aged in equal parts new, one and two year old french oak. I wine of elegance and restraint, with acidity and vibrant fruit character balanced with and richness and intensity. 93pts Wine Spectator.

Chateau de Trinquevedel Rose Tavel 2006$16
Excuse me. Yes you, Mr. "Cab Guy". The gentleman drinking a 14.9% ABV red on the porch in 95F heat. Put down the Cigar Aficionado for just a moment and lend me your ear. Are you STILL reluctant to pick up a bottle of rose? Just between me and you, wouldn't you rather be drinking something that is light, refreshing and perfect for enjoying with light summer meals? If you are ready to give in to the pink, I have the perfect one for you. Very fresh, expressive nose of tart berries and a hint of mineral. Intensely fruity and full bodied, but quite dry on the palate. This is one sophisticated-and, dare I say manly-rose.