James Beard Winner Gerard Craft’s Wine Picks for Summer from Pastaria Deli & Wine
Wine picks for summer from James Beard winner Gerard Craft
Located in Downtown Clayton, you may know our deli concept, Pastaria Deli & Wine, for items like our viral Kale Chicken Caesar Wrap or crowd-favorite sandwiches like the Che Figita or classic Roasted Turkey, but our team has also spent an incredible amount of time curating our Provisions area of the restaurant.
For more than just a stop for lunch, explore our market and wine shop while you wait. From ingredients that we utilize in our own restaurants, like olive oils and pastas, to local favorites like Big Heart Tea Co. teas & Hawthorne Honey, and our favorite imported Italian snacks & spreads, you can pick up all the fixings for a perfect picnic while you’re here - including wine.
We take special care in the selection of our wines, from affordable, easy-drinking rosés and fun & funky natural wines to interesting international wines that you may not find other places. Whether you are shopping for a dinner party, looking for a new wine to try, or grabbing a bottle to pair with sandwiches, salads, pantry staples, and summer snacks, our team can help select the perfect wine for you to make the most of summer.
For anyone searching for wine stores in St. Louis, wine shops in Clayton, or places to buy unique wine near St. Louis, Pastaria Deli & Wine is worth adding to the list. We asked our Chef/Owner Chef Craft for his picks for the three bottles he’s reaching for this summer.
Denny Bini FUSO Spuma Lambrusco di Sorbara Frizzante
"It's light, bright, bubbly, and affordable. Lambrusco is often overlooked in the sparkling wine world, but this wine from Emilia Romagna is rightfully becoming very popular. Everything about Lambrusco is just FUN."
State of Mind SOM Riesling
"When most people think of Riesling, they think of very sweet wines. This is not that! It's a perfectly balanced Riesling that is bright and loaded with flavors like pineapple and citrus. I could drink this wine every night when it is warm out."
G.D. Vajra Rosabella Rosato
"I love every wine from G.D. Vajra, but this Rosé will be in the rotation all summer. It's crisp and dry with lots of acidity. Perfect on the hottest STL days."
Why Shop for Summer Wine at Pastaria Deli & Wine?
Pastaria Deli & Wine offers a retail wine experience that feels both curated and easy to navigate. Instead of wandering through endless shelves, guests can shop a focused selection of unique wines chosen with food, seasonality, and approachability in mind.
That makes it a natural stop for anyone looking for:
Wine stores in St. Louis with interesting bottles
A wine shop near Clayton, Missouri
Natural wine in St. Louis
Italian wine and food pairings
Bottles for summer parties, patio dinners, and hostess gifts
A quick lunch spot where you can also pick up wine, pantry staples, and provisions
The best part is that you can pick up lunch while you shop! It’s casual and convenient to get exactly what you need for summer entertaining while grabbing a sandwich, salad, snacks, or provisions. Hope to see you in soon!