Lukas Liquor Superstore
15921 Manchester Rd
Ellisville, MO 63011
636.227.4543

A FEW WORDS FROM GARY

Dear friends,

"A Reason for Everything."

People that work with me and are closest to me know that I do everything for a reason.  The 

reasons may be a little 'out there', but I always have a reason.  Damn Virgos.

 

At Lukas we have one reason why we buy features or stacks of wine. Is the decision to buy this
feature good for our customers?  No other reason EVER enters the decision making process.  
Reasons like: 
Is this wine on sale by the supplier this month, OR
We will be the only store in town to have this wine, OR
The supplier only made enough cases of this wine to sell to fine wine shops.
 
None of these reasons ever influence our buying decision to feature a wine.  Our only reason to feature a wine is whether it's good for our customers.  Does this wine over-deliver (taste vs. price) for our customers?  Is this wine a great food pairing?  Does this wine fill a particular customers' needs, i.e. gift item, party wine, impress a friend or a neighbor, etc.... 
 

YOUR JOB as a customer is simple: Find a wine specialist, point to a feature and ask "what is the reason we bought this?" I believe you will be pleased with our answer. 

 

   

 

Thank you and Go Cardinals!

 

Gary Bilder
Owner oLukas Liquor Superstore
and proud resident of this great community

 

IN THIS ISSUE
NEW ARRIVALS
AUGUST PICKS OF THE MONTH
LAST WEEK'S BEST-SELLERS
THIS WEEKEND ON THE SALES FLOOR
THIS SATURDAY IN THE TASTING ROOM
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LOVE BUFFALO TRACE?

MEET THE DISTILLER OCTOBER 13th!

Lukas Wine & Spirits

Proudly Presents:

 

Harlen Wheatley 

 

An Evening With

Harlen Wheatley 

- Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace -

 

Thursday October 13th, 2011

5:00-7:00 PM

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Lukas Wine & Spirits is proud & honored to have the Master Distiller of the Award-Winning Buffalo Trace Distillery, Harlen Wheatley, come by Lukas for a meet-&-greet with our loyal customers & anyone who is interested in learning about the history & portfolio of this legendary distillery. 


Complimentary samples of Buffalo Trace bourbon & a surprise bourbon will be available for anyone 21 or older to sample.

 

Also, you can enter to win an actual Buffalo Trace barrel, personally signed by Harlen. This barrel formerly held the very bourbon selected for bottling by Lukas customers during the winter of 2010/2011. Also available: A chance to buy the 8001st (eight THOUSAND and first!!!) 

bottle of Buffalo Trace sold at Lukas, also signed by Harlen.

For a full bio on Harlen, please click here.

 

Please feel free to contact Lukas Wine & Spirits or the Spirits Manager at 636-227-4543 if you have any questions. Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

 -Adam M. England

Lukas Wine & Spirits - Spirits Manager

 

DON'T MISS:

BUFFFALO TRACE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY: OCTOBER 15th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Buffalo Trace Barrel

Come on out to Lukas Wine & Spirits on Saturday 10/15/2011 from 1:00-4:00 PM to celebrate our Buffalo Trace Customer Appreciation Day. 

 

Complimentary food and drinks will be available. For those 21 years-of-age and up, complimentary samples of Buffalo Trace Bourbon,  and Buffalo Trace themed merchandise and a surprise bourbon will be available for tasting. Also, you can enter to win an actual Buffalo Trace barrel, personally signed by Harlen. This barrel formerly held the very bourbon selected for bottling by Lukas customers during the winter of 2010/2011.

 

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL SUPER LOW PRICING ON ALL BUFFALO TRACE 750ML BOTTLES FROM 1-4 PM ONLY!!! (no further discounts may be applied)

 

Our loyal customers have made us the #1 selling account in all of Missouri for the past 5 years straight for Buffalo Trace. We wanted to simply say thanks for all of the support over the years. Some come out, join the stampede and see why the original Beast-of-Bourbon is #1 when it comes to quality & flavor.

 

Please feel free to contact Lukas Wine & Spirits or the Spirits Manager at 636-227-4543 if you have any questions. Hope to see you at the stampede.

 

Cheers,

 

-Adam M. England

Lukas Wine & Spirits

Spirits Manager

Next Wine Class is October 26th!
Mark Your Calendars.
 
Our next featured wine class will be held on Wednesday, October 26th.  The theme:

The Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Want to know what to bring to or serve at Thanksgiving? 

Already dreading what to bring as a perfect Christmas gift? Or what to serve with Christmas dinner?
 
Looking for a nice, new bottle to ring in the New Year?
 
Come taste 24 wines that deal with four major elements of the holiday season:
 
Thanksgiving
Christmas (as a gift)
Christmas (as a host)
New Year's Eve
 
Know what to buy BEFORE the rush starts!
 
The class starts at 6:30 p.m.  Admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple.  Food and water will be provided. 
 


NEW WINES THIS MONTH

Here are just a few of the many new arrivals that we've picked up recently...

 

Davis Vineyards Cuvee Luke White Blend
Davis Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma
Davis Vineyards Pinot Noir "Soul Patch" RRV
Robert Keenan Chardonnay
Robert Keenan Cabernet Franc
Robert Keenan Merlot Reserve
Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Robert Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain
Sierra Madre Pinot Noir
Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon
Raymond Sauvignon Blanc
Penner-Ash Pinot Noir "Pas de Nom" 
Cordorniu Brut
Tinterra Tannat/Cabernet Sauvignon
Boedecker Pinot Noir "Athena"
Chateau Simmard Bordeaux (1999 Vintage!)
Mollydooker "Gigglepot" Cabernet Sauvignon
Mollydooker "Two Left Feet" Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot

 

SEPTEMBER PICKS OF THE MONTH

Gary:

Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 

$16.99 750ml

If you ask Tim or Jon - picking Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay is a bit of a cheat. This is one of the best-selling Chardonnays in the store (and for a good reason)! It's the "perfect" Chardonnay - not too dry, but with enough acidity to pair with lots of foods. But then again - nobody asked Tim or Jon...

 

Jon:
Entwine Merlot 
$8.99 750ml
Another wine from the Wente family here, but this one is new to our store. Created in conjunction with the Food Network, the Entwine series of wines are marketed with food in mind! On the back of each varietal, you'll find food pairing suggestions. Here's what they have to say about the Merlot:

Juicy and mouthwatering - think mid-summer plums and cherries, with a hint of black tea.

"Entwines with" grilled pork; mac and cheese; meatloaf; pizza; salami; tomato sauce; and wild salmon.

Perfect for: weeknight dinners.

 
Tim:
Domaine Olivier Hillaire "H" Vin de France
$8.99 750ml
Looking for an introduction to "Franch" wines? Think you DON'T LIKE French wines? This wine is for you. It is a cousin to my favorite Cotes du Rhone this year (and my pick next month - the Domaine Olivier Hilaire Cotes du Rhone 2009), this is a red blend of Grenache (40%) Syrah (30%) and Carignane (30%). At only $8.99, you may expect a watered-down version of the Cotes du Rhone, but this is a serious wine! I don't often say this because we are such a big store with a huge selection - but this wine will NOT be around forever, and you don't want to miss out! Try a bottle and you'll be back for a case!   

Adam E:
Purus Vodka 
$27.99 750ml
 "The Palate entry is surprisingly sweet, mellow and buttery in texture; midpalate continues the mild cereal sweetness in style and elegance. Concludes delicately sweet, buttery and with loads of layered character." Courtesy of Purus neck talker.
 
   

 Adam C:

Ayinger Oktoberfest

$3.49 16oz

"Ayinger Oktober Fest Märzen has a deep golden color tinted with amber. It is lightly sweet with a malty nose balanced with floral hops. Its medium to big body and alcohol is not overpowering. The soft dryness comes from long maturation."  Courtesy of ratebeer.com

 

     

 

LAST WEEK'S BEST-SELLERS

1st Place: 
Entwine Merlot

2nd Place: 
Red Rock Wine Maker's Blend

 

3rd Place:
Entwine Pinot Grigio

4th Place: 
Wines that Rock "Synchronicity" Red

THIS WEEKEND

ON THE SALES FLOOR

FRIDAY - 9/30

 

 

 Ruskova Vodka 5-8pm

 

New Amsterdam Gin 5-8 pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY - 10/1

 

 

Bill Hahn- Artesian Springs Winery 1-4 pm

 

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum & Stoli Chocolate/Raspberry Vodka

5-8 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY LINEUP

-IN THE TASTING ROOM-

Shannon - Major Brands


1. Laetitia Brut Rose 

2. Simi Sauvignon Blanc

3. Concannon Chardonnay

4. Heinz Eifel Riesling Spatlese

5. Gnarly Head Red Blend

6. Wyndham Bin 555 Shiraz

7. Estancia Meritage

8. Sandeman's Founders' Reserve Port

We really do appreciate your business and we look forward to giving you another great experience soon!

Sincerely,
The Lukas Liquor Superstore Staff