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Weekly Newsletter: Week of May 20

staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:24:12 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! As we pause this weekend to remember and honor the sacrifices made in defense of our great nation, we also look forward- to grilling season, beach parties and endless sunshine. After all, this is also the unofficial start of summer. Start stocking up on your summer party needs now. We have all your favorite porch/deck sitting wines, pool side summer beers and sparklers for all tastes!
Just a reminder- we will be closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.
New Wine Pine Ridge- Chenin Blanc & Viognier- 2012- California- $11.99 Calina- Carmenere- 2010- Chile- $9.99 DeLoach- Pinot Noir- 2011- California- $9.99 Entre Suelos- Tempranillo- 2010- Spain- $13.99 Twin Vines- Vinho Verde- Portugal- $7.99 Liquid Georgraphy- Monastrell- 2012- Spain- $10.99 The Franc- Cabernet Franc- 2009- California- $14.99 Block Nine- Caiden’s Vineyard- Pinot Noir- 2012- California- $14.99 Zellerbach- Syrah- 2009- California- $9.99 Cosentino Winery- The Poet- Meritage- 2009- California- $49.99
New Beer 5 Rabbit- Golden Ale & – 5 Vulture (Dark Ale brewed with Ancho Chili) Aecht Schlenferla- Rauchbier (Smokebeer) Belhaven- Scottish Ale Sierra Nevada- Southern Hemisphere Harvest
Feature Item Please indulge my love of Orin Swift once more- for their latest release, Mannequin, a 2011White Blend for $32.99 a bottle. Mannequin is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon, Muscat, and Marsanne that has been aged in oak and stainless steel for a total of 14 months. It is a bright yellow color with aromas of honeysuckle and ripe apples. David Phinney describes it as ripe, round and exotic with flavors of pineapple, citrus and a lingering finish. Grab a bottle to pair with your Memorial Day picnic!
Tasting Info This week’s wine tasting will feature two La Merika wines from California’s Central Coast and two store favorites- Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (written up in last week’s newsletter) and Josh Merlot. A little something old and something new…
This week’s beer tasting will shine the spotlight on some lesser known beer varieties. We will sample a German Dunkel, an ESB from Arcadia Ales, a triple hopped IPA, and finally a blueberry brew from Rivertown.
As always, for the complete list, please click here.
Dan’s Pick This week Dan’s pick are Shebang Sixth Cuvee Red and Cuvee II White, both blends from Bedrock Wines in Sonoma, California. These wines are both “negociant style blends” meaning they are made from grapes grown throughout California. The Sixth Cuvee Red is an easy drinking combination of Syrah and Zinfandel with jammy blackberry flavors. The Cuvee II White is a floral, dry white made of 60% Pinot Gris, 25% Muscadelle/Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc that has been aged in both stainless steel and French oak. Both wines are marketed to be everyday drinking wines that will please a crowd or pair wonderfully with a week night meal. At $13.99 a bottle, they are a true value too!
Final Thoughts Don’t want to have the summer get-together at your house? Come have it at ours! Our patio is the place to be on summer nights (or lunch hours, or anytime) in Findlay! As if you needed more enticing- we even have Coyote Gold frozen popsicles!
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Cheers!

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Tastings for the Week of May 20th

staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:28:15 +0000

Wine Tasting For Friday, May 24th

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2012
La Merika Chardonnay, 2011
La Merika Pinot Noir, 2011
Josh Cellars Merlot, 2011

Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 25th

Rivertown Blueberry Lager
Warsteiner Premium Dunkel
Arcadia Ales Thunder Trail ESB
Knee Deep Hop Shortage

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Weekly Newsletter: Week of May 13

staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:23 +0000

How do you measure a year? In Daylights – In Sunsets – In Midnights – In Glasses of Wine In Inches – In Miles – In Laughter – In Strife
To continuing paraphrasing “Seasons of Love” from the musical, Rent, it has been 525,600 minutes (or one year) since we officially re-opened after the Argyle Fire (May18,2012). It has been a great year too; full of friends and fun! We couldn’t have done it without you. As always, thank you! We hope you will join us in raising a glass to many more great years together!
Calendar of Events Don’t forget to come celebrate American Craft Beer Week with us- through Saturday! We have great bottle and pint specials! Read on for more Craft Beer Week related information too.
Monday, May 27- CLOSED in honor of Memorial Day.
New Wine Stella Mia- Rosso e Dolce- Italy- NV- $10.99- if you love Malvasia, try this! Hopler- Gruner Veltliner- Austria- 2011- $14.99 Brancott Estate- Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand- 2012- $9.99 Alexander Valley Vineyards- Cabernet Sauvignon- California- 2011- $18.99 Luna- Pinot Grigio- California- 2011-$11.99 Toad Hollow- Amplexus- Sparkling Brut- France- $15.99 Marie de Beauregard- Vouvray- Chenin Blanc- France- 2011- $20.99
New Beer Great Lakes- Lake Erie Monster is here! Sixpoint- Apollo Rivertown- Blueberry Lager Goose Island- 25^th Anniversary Extra Special Bitter Bells- Lager of the Lakes Smuttynose- Summer Weizen Rivertown Sampler
Tasting Info In honor of being reopened a year, we are having an INCREDIBLE tasting this Friday! We will taste extra special wines including the renowned Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio, Unoaked Chardonnay in a crock, “I” the latest release from Orin Swift and domestic red blend of which only 65 cases were produced and we got 2! We look forward to celebrating with you all again!
This week’s beer tasting is also extra special. We have chosen 4 unique brews from some beloved breweries. We will sample from Austria a new grapefruit beer, chipotle ale, and 2 brews with animals in the name- White Monkey and Goose Juice!
As always, for the complete list please click here.
Feature Item This week, in honor of American Craft Beer Week, we are featuring a new section of our store- the make-your-own 6 pack shelf! The mixed 6 packs are $8.99 and we have set aside some great American craft beers for you to chose from including, Harpoon, Heavy Seas, Founders and many others! This is a great way to sample many beers without a commitment! Come mix & match your six today!
Dan’s Picks This week Dan is recommending 3 wines that have all attracted the attention of Wine Spectator magazine too. The first is Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon- $9.99. This full-bodied wine comes from the southern facing hillside vineyards of Columbia Valley, Washington that share the same latitude as the Bordeaux region of France. It has flavors of dark fruit and cassis with a hint of oak imparted by 18 months of aging. It received 87 points in this month’s Wine Spectator meaning it is Very Good- a wine with special qualities. This one is also a true bargain!
The next pick is Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc- $26.99. This wine from New Zealand was once touted as the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Dan did his own tasting investigation and while the best in the world claim was neither confirmed nor denied, he did learn that Cloudy Bay pairs wonderfully with seafood and recommends all Sauvignon Blanc lovers give this wine a try!
Dan’s final pick is Baby Blue Red Blend- $27.99. This California estate red blend is 52% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah. It has been aged in oak barrels for 16 months, is bottled unfined and can be consumed right now or aged. This wine is very approachable, smooth and easy drinking!
Final Thoughts
We, at the Wine Merchant, measure a year in new wines & beers brought in and enjoyed, patio tables seated and smiles of satisfied customers. Thank you again for your support and patronage this past year.
Cheers!

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Tastings for the Week of May 13th

staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:13:32 +0000

Wine Tasting For Friday, May 17rd

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 2010
Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay, 2011
Orin Swift Locations I, NV
McNab Ridge Coro Red Blend, 2009

Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 18th

Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
Victory White Monkey
Rogue Chipotle Ale
Hoppin Frog Goose Juice Rye IPA

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Weekly Newsletter: Week of May 6

staff — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:40:35 +0000

It’s here!
Orin Swift’s latest Locations wine, “I” has arrived! “I” is David Phinney’s latest red blend from Italy. Like he has done for all of his Locations wines- Phinney scoured the chosen country for the best grapes from the best locales and made a crowd pleasing, easy drinking blend. “I” is advertised as a blend of Negroamoro, Nero d’Avola, Barbera and native varietals of Puglia. It is a deep scarlet color with aromas of dried lavender and toasted oak. It is bursting with flavors of ripe dark fruit, a hint of spice box and just the right amount of acidity. This wine has been barrel aged for 10 months giving it velvety soft tannins. The Orin Swift website describes “I” as “a vibrant wine that captures the spirit of Italy with a touch of new world bravado.” Come enjoy this new wine, located on our Orin Swift rack, for $18.99.

Calendar of Events
May 13-19: American Craft Beer Week- Join us to celebrate the great microbrews from all around our great country. We will have pint and bottle specials all week!

We have also started a new “event” at Uncorked- The Lindeman’s Lambic Tour. We have four flavors of these intensely fruit flavored beers- apple, raspberry, peach and cherry. When you start the tour, we will give you a card and check off flavors as you try them. When you complete the tour, you get to keep your glass! The beers are refreshing, fruity and easy to drink! If you are a fan of fruity beers or even sweet wines- this tour is for you. Trust us and try something new!

New Wine
Cloudy Bay- Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand- 2012- $26.99
Salanquis- Red Blend- Spain- 2009- $34.99
Agnes- Z52- Zinfandel- California- 2006- $17.99
Castelli Martinozzi- Rosso di Montalcino- Italy- 2011- $19.99
Sette Vigne- Red Blend- Italy- 2009- $19.99
Rocca Del Dragone- Red Blend- Italy- 2009- $15.99
Borsao- Tres Picos- Garnacha- Spain- 2009- $17.99
Wilderkrans- Pinotage- South Africa- 2009- $18.99
Anderra- Sauvignon Blanc- Chile- 2012- $9.99
Diseno- Malbec- Argentina- 2011- $11.99
Michael Mondavi Family- Oberon- Cabernet Sauvignon- California- 2010- $26.99
Five Rows- Chardonnay / Merlot / Cabernet- California- 2011- $11.99 each

New Beer
Rivertown- Wit
Pyramid- Outburst Imperial IPA
Brooklyn- Sorachi Ale
Pinkus- UR Pils
Rogue & North Coast Collaboration- Class of ‘88 Barleywine Style Ale
Thirsty Dog- Whippet Wheat
Revolution- Rosa Hibiscus Ale
Schofferhofer- Grapefruit

Tasting Info
This week’s wine tasting will feature all Parducci wines from Mendocino County, California. This winery has been around since 1932 and is known for deep roots and legendary wines at great prices. Come try their Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah and Merlot.

Beers this week are all over the spectrum. We will sample a hibiscus beer, an Ohio wheat, a Brazilian Black and a double IPA! Come be adventurous with us!

As always, for the complete list please click here.

Feature Item
In honor of National Moscato Day, we are featuring Santero’s Rose Moscato. This is a beautiful bottle of delicately sweet Italian sparkling wine with fruity notes and a big bouquet. This wine is made from Moscato and Moscato Rosa- an extremely rare varietal. If you like moscato’s that aren’t heavy, syrupy, highly carbonated or high alcohol this is the bottle for you at $14.99. It is the perfect way to celebrate the 2^nd Annual National Moscato Day!

Dan’s Pick
This week Dan had SO many picks, we had trouble narrowing it down. Here’s what we came up with…

Col Solare- 2007- Washington. This red blend is a collaboration between Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori and Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We get this wine once a year when the price drops from $74.99 to $41.99. Last year we ordered 6 bottles and received 6 cases, but promptly sold them all. This year we ordered 5 cases- but it is already going fast!

While in Chicago this past weekend for Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour tasting (200 wines in 3 hours) Dan discovered Belle Glos Pinot Noir from Clark & Telephone Vineyard. While it is a bit pricey- it is completely worth it. Dan describes it as over the top and outrageously good! This Pinot Noir is from the maker’s of Meiomi. If you have loved Meiomi- try this- it is their top tier Pinot Noir. It is described as an elegant wine having rich fruit flavors and notes of spice-box. It is $45.99 a bottle and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift!

Final Thoughts
Don’t forget this Sunday is Mother’s Day! Is your mom hard to buy for? Let us help you pick out something she is sure to enjoy! Besides the obvious beverages, we also have Rothschild dips/sauces/spreads, Taso organic chocolates, gourmet meats & cheeses and there are always gift cards- that can be used for store purchases, tastings and/or at Uncorked. As always, we’ve got you covered!

Cheers!

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Tastings for the Week of May 6th

staff — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:30:12 +0000

Wine Tasting For Friday, May 10th

Parducci Pinot Gris
Parducci Chardonnay
Parducci Petite Sirah
Parducci Merlot

Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 11th

Revolution Rosa
Rivertown Wit Ale
Xingu Black Beer
Heavy Seas The Big Dipa

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National Moscato Day- Thursday, May 9

staff — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:35:13 +0000

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Weekly Newsletter: Week of April 29

staff — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:28:40 +0000

Patio Is Open! As of Wednesday, May 1^st our patio is OPEN! Many of you have already christened it for the 2013 season. If you haven’t been here yet, what are you waiting on?! We’d love to have you! So you can plan accordingly, here is all of the vital information you need to know about our patio!
Open Hours & Food Service: Monday- Friday- 11am – 2pm: Lunch with daily specials & full menu available Wednesday – Saturday- 5pm – close: Dinner service- full menu available Monday & Tuesday- 3pm- 7pm: Light appetizers available (Meat & Cheese Plate, Bacon & Blue Dip, Olive Tapenade, Blue Chips, Trio of Fresh Bread and Ahi Tuna.)
Due to the volume of patio dwellers- we are NOT able to accept reservations for patio tables. The patio will be seated on a first come, first serve basis. We just ask that you please stop in and see us before you enjoy the patio ambiance. We look forward to enjoying the great, albeit unpredictable Ohio outdoors with all of you this patio season!
In honor of out first patio weekend, we will be having food and drink specials! $4 Sangria and Choose You Own Topping (Spicy Pepperoncini, Olive Spread, Sliced Almonds or Roasted Red Peppers) Hummus- $7.50 Come and get it!
Calendar of Events May 13-19: American Craft Beer Week. We will have pint and bottle specials all week!
New Wine Talbott- Kali Hart- Chardonnay- 2011- California- $19.99 Vina Alicia- Malbec- 2008- Argentina- $29.99 Douglas Green- The Beach House- 2012- South Africa- $14.99- it’s back!! St. Hallett- Poacher’s- White Blend (Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling) – 2011- Australia- $11.99
New Beer Arcadia Ales- Cereal Killer (Barleywine), Thunder Trails (ESB) and Whitsun Gouden Carolus- Cuvee Van De Keizer- Special Blond Garroche- French Red Ale Brasserie De Saint Sylvestre- 3 Monts Golden Ale & Amber Ale Sur Lie North Coast- Barrel Aged Old Rasputin Heavy Seas- Riptide White IPA
Tasting Info This week’s wine tasting will feature all Guenoc wines from California. We will be sampling their Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Don’t forget this is also our 1^st of the month charity tasting to benefit the local chapter of the American Red Cross!
This week’s beer tasting will feature some brews to get you in the summer sunshine mood! We will taste a summer seasonal from Brew Kettle, a new white IPA from Heavy Seas, a “steamy” new Southern Tier brew and for you dark beer drinkers- an imperial stout from Texas!
As always, for the complete list, please click here.
Feature Item As the weather finally begins to warm up and we start to get outside- on the patio, porch swings and around the grill- we have the perfect beverage to help you enjoy those occasions with friends. Coyote Gold All Natural Margarita! This is a ready-to serve, alcohol-included, party-size bottle made in Temperance, Michigan. As it says on the bottle, this perfect margarita is handcrafted using premium tequila, orange liqueur, pure fruit juice and natural citrus flavors. Open. Pour. Enjoy! It’s that simple- after you purchase the bottle from us at $19.99!
Dan’s Pick This week Dan chose a value wine from Chile. Anderra- Cabernet Sauvignon- 2012 is $9.99 a bottle. This wine is produced by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its rich red fruit flavors intermingled with hints of spice. The winemaker suggests pairing it with white meats and cheeses. Come and get this bottle to enjoy “a taste of South America” today!
Final Thoughts There is a lot of fun happening this weekend at the Wine Merchant- Art Walk, 1^st of the month charity tasting, UF & BGSU Graduation, Patio Opening Weekend- the list goes on and on. Come enjoy it all with us!
Cheers!

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Tastings for the Week of April 29th

staff — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:32:25 +0000

Wine Tasting For Friday, May 3rd

Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc, 2011
Guenoc Chardonnay, 2011
Guenoc Merlot, 2011
Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012

Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 4th

The Brew Kettle Summer Solstice
Southern Star 2X Steam Double Uncommon
Heavy Seas Riptide
Mendocino Imperial Stout

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Weekly Newsletter- Week of April 22

staff — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:25:14 +0000

T-minus 7 days and counting…

Yes, the patio is still on schedule to be open by Friday, May 3. (If you’re reading between the lines that does mean it could be open sooner…) Regardless of the weather- we will have tables, chairs, umbrellas and hopefully patrons outside soon! Along with the patio will come some new food and drink specials too. Stay tuned to next week’s newsletter for all the yummy details.
To tide you over until then though, back at the bar we have 3 exquisite red blends from Kuleto as glass pours for $10 each- Frog Prince, India Ink and Native Son. Come and enjoy! Calendar of Events Saturday, April 27- 4-5pm- ReWined- kickoff tasting and 6-8pm- live music from Aaron Peterson
May 13-19- American Craft Beer Week- stay tuned to see what fun we will come up with!
New Wine Cuvaison- Chardonnay- California- 2011- $24.99 Tait- The Ball Buster- Red Blend- Australia- 2010- $17.99 Quarterback- Red Blend- Australia- 2009- $23.99 Poggio Amorelli- Chianti- Italy- 2008- $14.99 Landmark- Overlook- Chardonnay- California- 2011- $19.99
New Beer Sierra Nevada- Hoptimum Harpoon- UFO White & 100 Barrel Series (Hoppy Belgian Style Blonde) Beers of Mexico- Cooler Pack- just in time for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Magic Hat- Summer Scene Variety Pack Shiner- Ruby Redbird 21^st Amendment- Lower De Boom Barleywine- the cutest little cans you’ve ever seen! Sol- Cerveza Importada- in 6 packs for the first time ever in the US!

Tasting Info This week’s wine tasting will feature 2 lesser-known varietals from South Africa and 2 domestic varietals we don’t often taste. Come down and try something new with us this week!
Come have a “HeyDay” with us at this week’s beer tasting. Besides that new brew from Great Divide, we will also try the 2 new brews from Triton and attempt to coax summer along with a seasonal from Shipyard!
As always, for the complete list, please click here.
Feature Item This week’s feature item, although somewhat local, is new to us! Maumee Bay Brewing Company now graces our beer shelves. Currently, in stock we have Amarillo Brillo Double IPA, Total Eclipse Breakfast Stout and IPA. For those of you unfamiliar, Maumee Bay microbrewery was founded in 1995 and set up operation in the historical Oliver House in Toledo. To be classified as a microbrewery, they must produce less than 15,000 barrels of beer a year. Therefore, instead of focusing on mass production, Maumee Bay is committed to quality over quantity. We are excited to add another Ohio beer to our selection and hope you enjoy it!
Dan’s Pick Dan has set up his picks in price tiers this week. In the first tier is Cable Car Chardonnay from Lodi, California for $10.99. This is a bold yet creamy wine full of apple and pear flavors with a smooth finish. The second tier is McNab Ridge Red Blend from Mendocino County, California. This wine is 59% Zinfandel, 39% Petite Sirah and 2% Pinotage. Only 65 cases of this wine were produced and bottles usually sell for $35.99 but have been marked down to $24.99! The third tier is Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California for $49.99. This is the winemaker that beat the French in the famous Judgment of Paris blind tasting of 1976. No matter your price range- Dan has a great recommendation for you!
Final Thoughts Don’t forget if you are looking for a specific wine or beer, stop in or give us a call. If we don’t have it, we will certainly do our best to try and get it. We have lots of connections and our turnaround time is usually quite short. If you’re on a deadline- just let us know. We are happy to join your search for that special drink that elicits great memories.
Speaking of memories- does anyone remember what spring should look like?! Hope to see it, the patio and all of you soon!
Cheers!

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