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About

VWDL opened in October 2009 in the Village West area of western Kansas City, Kansas. We are a family owned business and have lived and/or worked in the Kansas City area for over 30 years. We are excited to participate in this growing shopping, entertainment and dining district.

Village West Discount Liquors strives to provide the highest level of customer service to compliment our impressive selection of wine, liquor, and beer at everyday low prices.

Our beautiful store is located at 11010 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, KS, only 3 minutes from the new Livestrong Sporting KC stadium, and has over 8,000 square feet of wine and liquor, and 29 cooler doors of various beers from all over the world. Our party shop features a walk-in humidor featuring premium cigars and cigar accessories, non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, wine accessories, and gifts.

We are always happy to help you choose a beverage for a party, a gift, or any special occasion. Village West Discount Liquors is also a licensed wholesale liquor dealer and can supply your club or restaurant at competitive pricing and with great customer service. We are committed to offer our customers "The Best Selection at the Best Prices!"

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Staff Favorites

Manu

Celebrations are the perfect time to pop open a great bottle of bubbly with family and friends.  My personal favorite is the Perrier-Jouet Brut Rosé Fleur de Champagne Belle Epoque. This rich rosé champagne has strawberry, candied cherry and citrus notes that are linked to a vibrant structure which is nicely balanced with a lingering finish. Perrier-Jouet is a large producer based in Epernay that is most famous for its striking “flower bottle” which remains one of Champagne’s most recognizable designs. The Perrier-Jouet Brut Rosé Fleur de Champagne Belle Epoque is pricey ($298.99). However you can experience Perrier-Jouet Champagne for far less money by trying the Grand Brut NV for under $50!

Ashok

Definitely splurge on Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Whiskey($223.49). The best of the best, this is a premium blend of some of the most rare and expensive whiskeys in the world, aged for up to 60 years! Enjoy it straight, at room temperature to really get the full effect of the peat, cocoa, oak, and smoke flavors.

Niti

Since we've opened the store, I've learned so much about wines. As a result my taste in wines has changed and evolved. Now, I really enjoy a full bodied red that explodes with flavor. I love Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon '07 ($124.99)for special occasions and I grab a bottle of Orin Swift's The Prisoner Blend( $34.99) for family dinners. I love Boulevard and Goose Island Beers, but I'm still learning about the business, so I occationally grab a "Pick Six" of various beers that I want to try.

Katie

My splurge item is Charles Krug 2007 Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon($23.99) and here’s why:

When I was working in NYC , managing construction projects, I got stuck in Midtown during a blizzard.  Having nowhere to go until the streets were cleared I ended up in a great wine bar.  So, I asked for a glass of the bars best red wine, bartender’s choice.  Charles Krug Cabernet was served to me.  The color in the glass was plum dark, rich and warm. It had some awesome legs.  The nose was full of chocolate, orange peels and roasted chestnuts combined with berries and peanut brittle flavors.  The plate had dark wild berries, cassis, licorice, massive tannins, but gorgeously rounded and balanced.  It’s elegance and complexity just blew me away. In the middle of a blizzard that shut down NYC completely, I not only savored  my wine, but based on my conversation with my bartender about the history of the vineyard, I made a vow to myself that I would make wine my passion and how I would make a living.  15 years later, here I am, helping manage a wonderful  family owned liquor retail store in KC, which slings some of the best wines I’ve ever tried in my life.

Rajan

All of our Cognacs are great, but I would suggest Courvoisier Cognac VSOP($45.39). It is sweet and thick, with intense dark fruits, notes of vanilla and a slightly hot finish. Cognac should be savored--sip it slowly to appreciate its color, smell and taste!

If you need to buy a gift for the Cognac lover who has everything, then go for the Ultimate Splurge, Louis XIII de Remy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac($1,750). This fine, luxury Cognac is a blend of 1200 Cognacs, ranging in age from 40 to 100 years old, crafted from the combined labor of over 10,000 people. The bottle is a handmade, numbered Baccarat crystal decanter that includes a 24 carat gold collar on the neck.

Dawn

LOVE GINGER! In Lawrence a few months ago, I enjoyed a delish cocktail made with ginger liqueur and sparkling wine. So, when I heard about Canton Ginger Liqueur ($31.99) and read the glowing reviews, I had to have some! Canton comes in a beautiful simple bottle that looks great on the shelf. Just like fresh ginger, a little bit goes a long way. At home, I paired Canton with various mixers, like Pellegrino Limonata, with Champagne and with Absolut Pear and every drink was tasty! Apparently everyone else loves ginger too, because I had a party recently and the bottle was quickly emptied of its contents!

Charmain

I love football season and I'm a huge Chiefs fan! When I saw that Dick Vermeil was in the wine business, I was a little skeptical. Then I tasted his wine!  This is the personal wine project of the Super Bowl-winning, renowned NFL and former Chief's head coach, Dick Vermeil. I usually drink white wines, however the 2003 Jean-Louis Vermeil Cabernet Sauvignon Frediani Vineyard ($79.99) was good from the first sip.  It possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, chunky personality packed with oodles of blackberry, cassis, smoke, and tar characteristics. Now I know what to expect from a high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Coach Vermeil has succeeded on the football field and in the vineyard!

Please Drink Responsibly!

Wine

Wine has been around since 4000 BC and it continues to grow in popularity in the United States. Wine drinkers are always willing to try something new to expand their horizons.

The taste of wine is influenced by several factors including but not limited to:

The climate of the region where the grapes are grown(sun, rain, wind, humidity)

• Soil Quality, Slope of Hill
• Ripeness of Grapes when harvested
• Grape Skin Thickness
• Grape Type and Combination of Grape types
• Aged in Oak or Stainless Steel
• Temperature during Fermentation Acid

About Wine

Alcohol Content:

Alcohol is created when the natural sugars in the grape pulp come in contact with yeasts. The more ripe the grapes are, the more natural sugar they will contain and the higher the alcohol content will be. High alcohol yields a full, round and supple taste. Low alcohol wines are light and sheer. 

Acidity:

As the grape ripens the alcohol content increases but the acid level decreases. The vintner must know the right moment to harvest the grape to achieve balance of flavors. Lack of acidity can make a wine taste dull and flat. Wines with the right amount of acid taste and feel crisp

Tannin:

Tannin is contained in the skin, seeds, and stems of the grape. The longer the skin, seeds, or stems are fermented in contact with the juice, the higher the tannin. Tannin is the backbone of most red wines, to varying degrees. Tannin imparts an astringent quality to wines, and too much can cause a bitter or puckery feeling in the mouth. It is also a preservative that allows reds to age longer than whites.

Sweetness/Dryness:

These descriptors are often misunderstood. Sweetness is confused with fruitiness. If most of the sugar in the grapes is converted to alcohol, the wine is considered dry. If some of the sugar is converted, but a residual amount of sugar remains, it is considered sweet.

Body:

The overall impression of the glass of wine on your tongue is the body of the wine. Terms used to describe the wine can be light-bodied, medium-bodied, or full bodied.

White Wines

White Wines are made from white grapes or from the juice of red grapes. White wines are chilled and are very popular in warmer months.

Chardonnay

One of the most popular white wines. This is a full bodied, dry white wine with medium to high acidity that is usually aged in oak barrels. The oak imparts the unique flavor and aroma of Chardonnay. Terms typically used to describe Chardonnay are butterscotch, vanilla, apple, earthy, pineapple. Chardonnay can be paired with seafood or chicken.

Chenin Blanc

Expect flavors of pears, melon, apricot, red apple and peach to emerge when drinking this wine. Chenin Blanc works well with Asian inspired dishes.

Riesling

Riesling can be described as light bodied, crisp and refreshing, with flavors of fruits and flowers. The wine has high acidity with low to moderate alcohol levels. It can be dry or sweet. Riesling pairs well with spicy or Asian inspired dishes

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is described as grassy, herbal, acidic, smoky, taute and lithe. It can be consumed with pork, vegetable dishes, mussels and other shellfish.

Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer is a wine that tastes full-bodies and soft in the mouth. It can recall flavors of gingerbread, vanilla, fruit cocktail, roses, lychee, and honeysuckle. Gewurztraminer is lovely when paired with dishes that have a fruit component, like pork with sautéed apples.

Pinot Grigio/Gris

Pinot Grigio is light, crisp, and simple to the taste. When you drink it, you may think of pear, spice cake, arugula and peach skins. Pair Pinot Grigio with delicately flavored fish or seafood

White Zinfandel

White Zinfandel is made by removing the skin from Red Zinfandel Grapes. It is slightly sweet and considered a drink for beginner wine lovers.

Moscato

Moscato is considered a dessert wine and tastes perfumed and fruity. It is often mixed with sparkling wine to become Moscato D’Asti.

Red Wines

Red Wines are made in a process where the juice and skin of the grapes are kept in contact with each other for varying periods of time. The result is a more tannic wine, which has a firmer, puckery feel in the mouth.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabs are high in tannin and invoke the flavors of blackberry, black currant, cassis, eucalyptus, cedarwood, leather, and plum. Cabs tastes excellent with steak and lamb.

Merlot

Merlot is softer than Cabernet Sauvignon and is full bodied with high alcohol content. Merlot flavors and aromas are blackberry, mocha, plum, cassis, baked cherries and chocolate. Merlot is very versatile and can be paired with poultry, lamb or pork chops, filet mignon, prime rib, and roasted duck.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is lighter in body and less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. It has flavors and aromas of damp earth, mushrooms, cedar, cigars, chocolate, dry leaves and baked cherries. Pair Pinot Noir with salmon, chicken, mushroom and vegetable dishes, and veal.

Petit Syrah/Shiraz

While drinking a glass of Shiraz, you may detect notes of leather, damp earth, roasted meat, berries, smoke and black pepper. Syrah pairs well with grilled lamb and duck.

Tempranillo

This is a Spanish wine of moderate alcohol level that is aged in oak with the flavor of cherries.

Zinfandel

Zin is a rich, dark, dry red with blackberry, raspberry, and boysenberry flavors. If Old Vine is noted on the label, it is an indication that the vineyard is at least 40 years old. Enjoy Zinfandel with grilled foods, spicy foods, pizza, and Mexican.

Grenache

Grenache has a velvety texture, a fruity aroma and suggests raspberries upon tasting.

Lambrusco

Lambrusco is a light, low alcohol, slightly fizzy wine

Malbec

Malbec is has low acidity and it soft and juicy to the palate with smoke and leather qualities. Malbec is a popular accompaniment to steak and beef dishes.

Sparkling Wine

Champagne was first made by accident in the 1700’s! True Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France. All other sparkling wines or Champagnes are made in the method used by the region. Champagne is made by trapping carbon dioxide (a natural byproduct of the winemaking process) in the bottle.

Champagne and Sparkling wines are primarily made with Chardonnay or Pinot Noir grapes.

Brut and Extra Dry denote the dries Champagnes. Cava is Spanish sparkling wine and Asti is Italian sparkling wine.

Other Wines

Rose Wine: is made from red grapes but the juice and skin are in contact with each other for only a few hours. They are served chilled and are also popular in warmer weather.

Boxed Wines: In the past, boxed wines have had an image problem, however they are growing in popularity in the United States for several reasons.

Quality—these wine makers pick high quality grapes to make their product.

Value—One 3 liter box of wine is equivalent to 4 glass bottles of wine

Longevity—Boxed wine lasts for up to 4 weeks.

Environmentally Friendly—Boxes produces 90% less waste than glass bottles

Convenience—Boxed wine is portable and unbreakable

Consider the alternative of boxed wine for your next event or outing!

Organic Wines: For a wine to be labeled “Organic” and bear the USDA organic seal, it must be made from organically grown grapes and give information about who the certifying agency is. A wine in this category cannot have any added sulfites. It may have naturally occurring sulfites, but the total sulfite level must be less than 20 parts per million. What seems to further complicate the subject of organic wine is the subject of sulfites. Sulfite or sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative in wines. It has strong antimicrobial properties and some antioxidant properties. The health effects or consequences of sulfites are debatable though a small percent of the population does suffer a sensitivity reaction to them. A wine can make the claim,“Sulfite Free” or “ No Added Sulfites - Contains Naturally Occurring Sulfites”, but if sulfites are added and the total sulfites in the wine are above 10 parts per million, it must make the statement, “Contains Sulfites.” A wine that makes the claim Sulfite Free must have no detectable sulfites. There is some controversy about whether it is really possible for a wine to have no sulfites, but no detectable sulfites means that current ATF analysis is not sensitive enough to detect the presence of sulfites at such low levels. No Added Sulfites means that the winery did not add sulfites to the wine but there may be naturally occurring sulfites in the wine that occur as a byproduct of fermentation. –from Organicconsumers.org

Wine Pairings: Pairings are suggested throughout, however, use your instincts and your tastebuds to guide you. A firm set of rules does not exist, and the best pairings are found through personal trial and error.

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