7 days and counting...
No not till Christmas or Thanksgiving...
in 7 days we'll be celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau!!!
(Oh, and by the way... we are hiring!
If you know anyone interested, please pass it along.)
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
November 14 (Saturday) - Second Saturday, special of Pappa al Pomodoro.
November 19 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, including our famed Beef Bourguignon, all day long. Join the annual & worldwide celebration with us.
November 26 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving.
November 27 (Friday) - Black Friday AKA Goose Island Bourbon County release day.
December 5 (Saturday) - Champagne Tasting. Reservations required. (Full - waitlist only)
December 25 (Friday) - Closed for Christmas.
News 🗞
Well last week was... it was crazy, let's just say that. I'm sure I saw most of you at one point, but I have no recollection of it. We're taking it easy this weekend with the return of Soup Saturday. I think the weather has probably turned for good, so the patio is gone and the soups are back. It also just so happens to be Second Saturday, so that works out perfectly. We'll be serving fresh housemade Pappa al Pomodoro, the soup of peasants now adored by all. It consists simply of quality San Marzano tomatoes, Italian olive oil, fresh garlic and basil, and most importantly crusty bread served in the soup itself. Originally a way to use up old, stale bread, and our bread isn't so stale, but I think it will be fine... All day Saturday while supplies last. In other news, as teased last week, the Holiday Beers are out! This includes probably 25 or so Ales, some Stouts, Gift Sets, and more. Maybe even more than 25, but 'm not going to count. Come and check out the selection while we've got them. Some of these items we will be able to get more of, but others are one and done. Holiday wines will be out soon, but you'll notice a lack in new wines for the remainder of the year, as our focus has now shifted to that which we can provide for your gifting and your holiday tables.
Wine Feature ⭐️
One of the best deals we've had in quite a while, and there have been a few, the Bodegas La Eralta 2017 Señorio de la Eralta Rioja Gran Reserva. This bad boy is normally $75 retail (even more expensive online from what I can see), and through some kind of magic, we were able to get it in at $29.99. There's not much better than an aged Rioja, and this one already has almost 10 years on it with the potential to lay down for another 5 years. It is primarily Tempranillo from 40+ year old vines with a hint of Graciano, all from the Rioja Alta region, considered the best Spain has to offer. It spends 3 years in barrel and 2 in bottle after that, "allowing the wine to develop elegance and complexity. It offers rich aromas of ripe plum, fig, and fruit compote, enhanced by notes of vanilla, caramel, black pepper, and subtle smoke. On the palate, this Gran Reserva is well-structured, showing ripe, sweet tannins and a finely layered texture that promises further aging potential. Its aromatic profile includes savory wood spices, baking spices, and bright red and black fruit tones such as cherries and berries, framed by fine-grained tannins and a long, focused finish." I'll be taking one of these home with me, that's for sure.
Wine Pick 🥂
Well we told you all last year that Cosentino had closed their doors and sold their property but the buyer had not purchased the brand or the wine. Well, turns out someone eventually did, and the Cosentino products you remember and love are back on the market, and at a lower price at that. This includes the Franc we used to carry, but this time, we brought in the Cosentino 2024 "The Zin" Zinfandel. Like all of the "The" wines from the winery, it is from Lodi, but it's a little lighter than most Lodi Zins you're used to, probably due to the cool growing season two years ago. "On the nose, you can expect to find enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of spice, with flavors of blackberry jam, plum, and a touch of vanilla. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and velvety texture." A great fruit-forward wine for those who enjoy them, $14.99.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Hand-Cut Bone-In Ribeyes - $26.99/lb
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Argentinian Chorizo, 5pk - $14.99
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Red Vodka Caviar, 4oz - $19.99
Hand-Cut Ahi Tuna Steaks - $17.99/lb (call ahead to order)
Sea Wings Canned Crab, 16oz - $25.99
Frozen Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin, 8oz - $18.99
Frozen American Wagyu Strip Steaks, 8oz 2pk - $38.99
Frozen Hanger Steaks, 1/2lb - $14.99
Frozen Choice Hanger Steaks, 8oz-2pk - $29.99
Frozen Hand-Cut Prime Ribeyes - $22.99/lb
Frozen Wagyu Stack Burgers, 8pk/2lb - $19.99
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
Frozen Bone-In Veal Loin Racks - $18.99/lb
Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen Smithfield Smoked Spiral Ham, avg. 5-6lb, $10.99/lb
Frozen All-Natural Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, 14oz - $13.99
Frozen Cooked Marinated Pork Shank, 16oz - $9.99
Fresh Frenched Bone-In Pork Chops, 13oz - $12.99
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Boneless Skin-On Chicken Leg & Thigh - $4.99/lb
Frozen New Zealand Frenched Lamb Racks, 1.5lb - $45.99
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $10.99
Frozen Snake River Farms Wagyu Gourmet Frankfurters, 5pk - $14.99
Frozen Dbl L Ranch Smoked Burnt End Brisket Dogs, 8pk/2lb - $19.99
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku Block, ~1lb - $17.99
Frozen Jumbo Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails, 4-7oz - $34.99/lb
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Veggie) - $15.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes -$5.99 2pk / $9.99 4pk
Frozen Seasoned Potato Wedges, 1lb - $8.99
Lobster Ravioli - $25.99/lb (serving for 2)
Drake's Butternut Squash Ravioli - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Drake's Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
New Wine🍷
Legacy Vineyards 2021 Bordeaux-Style Blend, Alexander Valley - $59.99 (normally $93)
San Pedro 2021 Cabo de Hornos Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile - $49.99 (normally $75)
Miguel Torres 2021 Cordillera de los Andes Carmenére Reserva Especial, Chile - $19.99
Trothe 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills - $249.99
Stag's Leap 2023 Fay Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $210.99 (#6 wine of 2026)
New Beer 🍺
Liefmans Glühkriek, 750mL bottle - $12.99
Allagash Ski House Winter White Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99
Urban Artifact Sugar Plum, 6pk cans - $12.99
Schlafly Christmas Ale, 6pk bottles - $13.99
Abita Christmas Ale, 6pk cans - $10.99
Abita Office Party Holiday Stout, 6pk bottles - $13.99
Fat Head's Pimp My Sleigh Belgian-Style Christmas Ale, 4pk cans - $11.99
Fat Head's Holly Jolly Christmas Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99
Tröegs Mad Elf, 6pk bottles - $16.99
Tröegs Mad Elf Grand Cru, 6pk bottles - $20.99
Prairie Artisan Ales Seasick Crocodile Holiday Sour Ale, 4pk cans - $13.99
Prairie Artisan Ales Barrel Aged Christmas Bomb Imperial Stout, 12oz bottle - $14.99
Brewdog Winter Staycation Toffee Pecan Stout, 6pk cans - $10.99
Masthead Robot Santa's Christmas Ale, 4pk cans - $11.99
Great Lakes Brewing Barrel-Aged Christmas Ale, 4pk cans - $24.99
3 Floyds Alpha Klaus Xmas Porter, 6pk bottles - $10.99
Breckenridge Christmas Ale, 6pk bottles - $10.99
Columbus Brewing Tracksuit Santa Spiced Holiday Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99
Maumee Bay Blitzen Winter Warmer Ale, 6pk cans - $10.99
Delirium Noël, 750mL bottle - $14.99
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, 4pk cans - $18.99
Scaldis Noël Imperial Christmas Ale, 4pk bottles - $18.99
Clausthaler Santa NA Holiday Brew, 6pk bottles - $10.99
Duvel Moortgat 4pk Gift Set with Glass - $17.99
Ellicottville Holiday Variety Pack, 12pk cans - $20.99
Brasserie d'Achouffe 4pk Discovery Pack with Glass - $17.99
Orchard Bloom Sweet Crisp Honeycrisp Cider, 4pk cans - $13.99
Whole Hog Oatmeal Cream Pie Imperial Stout, 6pk bottles - $11.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Peroni Italian Pilsner - $148.99
Northern Row Traveler Brown Ale - $119.99
La Chouffe Belgian Blonde - $168.99
Hi-Wire Elated IPA- $119.99
Jackie O's See Foam Hazy IPA - $161.99
Final Thoughts 💬
The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 are being announced this week, and we are working diligently to see which of them we can bring in for you. We were saddened to learn that the legendary Marvin Shanken, who transformed Wine Spectator from a local rag in San Diego wine shops to the international powerhouse that it is today, passed away last week at the age of 83. "He was an entrepreneur with an instinct for recognizing overlooked opportunities, a publisher who believed deeply in educating his readers, and a man whose enthusiasm, determination and larger-than-life personality left an indelible impression on everyone who knew him." He will be missed.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391
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