A match made in heaven š
- Dan Matheny
- Aug 28
- 6 min read
No, not Taylor & Travis, not even OSU & Texas...
Our meats + Your grill = š
(If anyone knows Taylor Swift, let her know that if she needs any Sancerre for her wedding, she can give us a call.)
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day
CalendarĀ š
August 30 (Saturday) - Airing the OSU game at 12pm!
September 1 (Monday) - Closed for Labor Day.
September 5 (Friday) - Anniversary Wine Tasting, 5 -7pm, benefiting Christian Clearing House.
September 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Food Special: Lobster Rolls!
September 27 (Saturday) - Findlay Oktoberfest Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required.
NewsĀ š
Labor Day Weekend, the Hancock County Fair, and the first Ohio State game (against Texas, no less). That all adds up to a big weekend around here. If you won't be at the fairgrounds indulging in egg rolls and funnel cakes, stop on down to hang out here with us. We'll have the game on, OSU beers and Garage Beers cold and ready, and maybe even some game snacks in the kitchen. Then head over to the store for your Labor Day cookout needs. The weather forecast couldn't be any better, so if you're not outside over the weekend, well... you're nuts. We've got some fantastic Steaks -- CAB, Wagyu, Dry Aged, Tenderloins, etc. -- as well as Salmon, Short Rib Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, and more. Anything you might need. Other than that, I've just been picking away at some closeout lists from one of our vendors and finding some incredible deals on some good wines. Cabs, Pinots, Sauv Blancs, and more. We can point those out to you in the store if you want to know more.
Wine FeatureĀ āļø
Back to our regularly scheduled programming with a delicious red this week, the Tenuta San Leonardo 2020 Terre di San Leonardo Red Blend. This wine is from all the way up near the Dolomites in Northern Italy, and according to James Suckling, "This blockbuster Bordeaux Blend from Trentino is clearly the Sassicaia of the north." High praise. The Trentino-Alto Adige region that produces this wine is a very interesting microclimate -- influenced by the Mediterranean, protected by the mountains, and cooled by winds off of Lake Garda. Harvests are smaller but with contentrated, complex grapes. This bottle is comprised of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% CarmenĆØre. A unique blend indeed from Italy. The body is lighter than you'd expect, but the flavor is deep and the finish, dry. "Darkly floral and earthy in the best possible way, the 2020 Terre di San Leonardo wafts up with savory herbal tones, pepper-tinged wild berries and wet stone aromas. It sweeps across the palate with a wave of tart wild berry fruits lifted by brisk acidity. Saline minerals saturate toward the close. This leaves green olive notes and savory spices lingering. The finish is remarkably fresh." All that at a very fair price of $27.99.
Wine PickĀ š„
This week's pick is a bargain, and an exclusive one at that: PEJU 2023 Legacy Edition Sauvignon Blanc from California's North Coast. This is normally a $32 bottle that we have at the low, low price of of $18.99, and I got the last case in the state of Ohio, so hopefully you don't like it TOO much... PEJU is a famiy-owned Napa Valley winery located in Rutherford. I believe this bottle is called the Legacy Edition because the winery's founder, Tony Peju, passed away in 2023, and his wife and daughters named the 2023 vintage for him. In this bottle that is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, "the initial aromas of pineapple and kiwi are complemented by a zesty acidity that lends the wine a bright and crisp character. On the palate, the wine continues to impress with flavors of grapefruit and key lime creating a mouthwatering sensation. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving you with a lasting impression of its vibrant and lively personality." Come enjoy a bottle while it lasts... my guess is it'll be gone pretty quickly.
Food Feature š¦
I know I talked up the meats, but I just have to point out the Lobster Ravioli we got in today... we haven't purchased this in a while because the price has simply been too high, nearing $40/lb retail. However earlier this week, I stumbled upon another brand that we like at a huge discount, retailing at only $22.99/lb. I couldn't believe it. Of course I clicked buy, and it's here and packaged up and ready to go home with you.
Oyster Selection š¦Ŗ
Two oyster options for you this holiday weekend, Riptides and Beach Plums. Riptides come to us from Massachusetts, around 2.5 inches in size and "pure brine bombs with a nutty sweetness from all of the delicious brackish water influences in the Westport River." The surrounding area is conservation land, so they're very pure waters and a clean oyster. Beach Plums are from... well, the same place, but from slightly deeper waters with more tidal flow. They are considered Riptides' "sister oyster." They have a stronger minerality from the nutrient-rich waters and "moderate brine, sweet, soft meats, and a lingering stone finish." Which sister will you choose??
Market ItemsĀ šĀ
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Hand-Cut Bone-In CAB Ribeye - $19.99/lb
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen Chicken of the Sea Canned Supreme Crab Meat, 1lb - $26.99
Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99 (special find!)
Frozen Center Cut Boneless Dry-Aged CAB Strips, 14oz - $18.99Ā
Frozen Coulotte/Picanha, 6-7lb - $19.99/lb
Frozen American Wagyu Baseball Steaks - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $12.99
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 6oz - $10.99
Frozen Little Town Jerky Cooked (to Rare) Beef Tri-Tip - $15.99/lb
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, Double - $18.99/lb
Frozen Black Rock Filet Mignon 2pk, 12oz (6oz each) - $18.99
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99
Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Cooked Veal Osso Bucco - $26.99/lb
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen Skin-On Boneless Chicken Leg & Thigh, 2pk - $4.99/lb
Frozen Lamb Rack - $20.99
Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
Frozen Skin-Off Pork Belly - $3.99/lb
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99
Frozen Tender Belly Cherry Wood Smoked & Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon, 2.5lb - $19.99
Frozen Weisswurst Veal Sausage - $8.99/lb
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $12.99
Frozen Fairway Imperial Wagyu Frankfurters, 5pk - $14.99
Frozen Uncured Piedmontese Hot Dogs, 4pk - $10.99
Frozen Saku Block Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, 8-10oz - $19.99
Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails (4oz), 2pk - $25.99
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Pepperoni or Roasted Veggie) - $15.99
Frozen Seasoned Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99
Fresh/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $10.99
Fresh/Frozen Drakeās Pasta Ravioli (Veal) - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Rana Lobster Ravioli - $22.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Bacchini Tagliatelle - $9.99/lb
Frozen Tribeca Oven Bread (Rosemary) - $5.99
Frozen Bake House Artisan Multi-Grain Bread - $4.99
Frozen Miner's Demi Glace - $9.99
Frozen French Macarons, 12pk - $9.99
Frozen Brittany Blend Vegetable Mix, 2lb - $8.99
New Wineš·
Tenuta San Leonardo 2020 Terre di San Leonardo Red Blend, Italy - $27.99
Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2022 Dogliani, Italy - $22.99
New Frontier 2019 Pursuit Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $42.99 (special deal)
Peju 2023 Legacy Edition Sauvignon Blanc, California - $18.99 (special deal)
Peju 2021 Legacy Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $56.99 (special deal)
The Hidden Sea 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Australia - $13.99 (special deal)
New Beer & MoreĀ šŗ
Findlay Brewing Oktoberfest MƤrzen, 6pk cans - $13.99
Trƶegs Oktoberfest, 6pk bottles - $11.99
Benediktiner Festbier, 4pk cans - $8.99
Masthead Haunted Hayride Pumpkin Ale, 4pk cans - $11.99
Ellicottville Ohio Fan Zone IPA, 4pk cans - $11.99
Fat Head's I-B-Usive IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Vander Mill Totally Roasted Pecan Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99
Brothers Drake Summer Queen Mead, 750mL - $24.99
Brothers Drake Queen Bee Barrel Aged Mead, 750mL - $38.99
Kegs - 1/6 BarrelĀ š¢Ā
Northern Row Butcher Pilsner - $109.99
Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA - $128.99
Schlafly Oktoberfest - $121.99
Half Acre Daisy Cutter - $118.99
Final ThoughtsĀ š¬
I don't know how another holiday weekend snuck up on us already... seems to be par for the course these days. Not complaining, but it sure goes by quick. I hope you all have some fun plans with friends and family. Enjoy your time off. Unless your kids are participating in the fair, in which case... good luck, our thoughts are with you.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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