Art Walk, Olympics, AND the Super Bowl?
- Dan Matheny
- 30 minutes ago
- 5 min read
I'm not going to say which one I'm most excited about, but I have been working on my Bad Bunny dance moves...
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. Pizza Special and open until 9pm, featuring Lynn & Eve Art.
February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. (FULL - accepting waitlist reservations.) Closing early -- bar at 5pm and store at 6pm.
February 17 (Tuesday) - Our annual Fat Tuesday at the Wine Merchant! Dan's famous Dumbo and more on the docket.
February 20 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Lobster Bisque... in Bread Bowls!
February 27 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Garlic Shrimp & Rice
News 🗞
This weekend is many things but among them here in Findlay, it's the Winter Art Walk, so we'll be doing it up on Friday as usual -- open until 9pm, a pizza special at the bar, and a wine tasting in the store form 5-7pm. The Wine Tasting will be four wines for $20 -- a bubbly, a white, and two reds. We'll also be featuring an artist, Lynn & Eve Art, so come down anytime between 5 and 7 to taste some wines and see some art. She's got some beautiful stuff. As for the pizza special, we'll be doing a Thai Garlic Chicken Pizza. What does that entail? It's simply a crisp woodfired crust topped with a Thai plum sauce, garlicky chicken, and some salty feta to balance it all out. I was inspired by a delicious pizza that I had yesterday. Serving Friday night only, and potentially Saturday if there are any left. I don't know who you're rooting for this weekend, but what I do know is... you need food. We have Fresh Short Rib Burgers, Fresh Ribeyes, Frozen Pizzas, Potato Wedges, and more for your Super Bowl spread. Or maybe even order a Charcuterie... nothing says American Football like charcuterie, right?
Wine Feature ⭐️
This week's feature is a new Pinot Noir from France, I still contend the best Pinots in the world, Domaine Michel Goubard 2023 Mont-Avril Bourgogne Rouge. This is 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise, from a family-owned winery and an estate that has been producing wine since the 1600s, and still traditionally- and sustainably-made with minimal intervention, same as they've always done. When compared to California, Burgundian Pinots are a little drier, a little earthier, a little more nuanced. This one is definitely those things but also on the fruitier side for France, so I consider it a good balance of American and French. Dare I say there is no one who wouldn't like this wine. "This wine offers a lively, perfumed bouquet of bright cherry and red berries. The palate is soft and supple, with silky tannins and subtle earthy undertones. It’s elegant and approachable, with a gentle touch of spice and floral lift." This is such a versatile wine that can pair with almost anything, $31.99.
Wine Pick 🥂
Going with a bit of a local pick this week, BonAnno 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma's Alexander Valley. If you came down last year for our Italy event with Kevin Bonnano, this wine is made by his brother, Matt. They are from Ohio, and Matt has been making wine in California for over 20 years now. A little personal connection for you. This wine got 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, and at only $24.99 a bottle. It's a bit of a blend, 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. Being from Sonoma as opposed to Napa, it's a little lighter in body, hitting a little more mid-palate, but still extremely well-balanced. "The nose of this Cabernet boasts punchy aromas of roasted cherries, spiced plum compote, violets, and leather. The palate brings rich tannin, vibrant acid, and flavors of framboise, cocoa powder, purple flowers, and cracked pepper through a long and well structured finish. Great value here!" We've been enjoying Sonoma Cabernets lately, and this is certainly one of them for good reason.
Oysters 🦪
Couple of options this week, Momma Mias and because Valentine's Day is coming soon... Cupid's Choice. Momma Mias are a small-to-medium-sized oyster from Prince Edward Island. They are briny up front with a more mild finish, sometimes considered a bit sweet or fruit on the tail end. Cupid's Choice, also from Prince Edward Island, are the opposite - mild up front but briny at the finish. Come get a dozen and try 6 of each to compare.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Hand-Cut Bone-In Choice Ribeyes - $22.99/lb
Sea Wings Sustainably Sourced Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $24.99
Frozen Hanger Steaks, 1/2lb - $14.99
Frozen Choice Bone-In Ribeyes, $22.99/lb
Frozen Wagyu Ribeyes, 12-14oz - $35.99
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 8oz - $16.99
Frozen Beef Tenderloin, 6oz 2pk - $21.99
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, 3.5lb - $100
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
Frozen Little Town Jerky Fully Cooked Rare Beef Tri-Tip - $15.99/lb
Frozen Australian Lamb Racks, ~1.5-1.75 lb - $39.99
Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen Veal Rack - $32.99/lb (1 available)
Frozen Veal Chops - $30.99/lb
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
Frozen All-Natural Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, 14oz - $13.99
Frozen Cooked Marinated Pork Shank, 16oz - $9.99
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Skin-On Chicken Breast & Thigh, 2pk - $4.99/lb
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $14.99
Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $27.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails (5-6oz), 2pk - $25.99
Frozen 1lb Lobster Tail - $35.99
Frozen King Crab - $91.99/lb
Frozen Sam Adams Beer-Battered Cod - $5.99/lb
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Veggie) - $15.99
Frozen Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes -$5.99 2pk / $9.99 4pk
Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Butternut Squash Ravioli - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Drake's Pasta Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Pear & Cheese Fiocchi - $18.99/lb (serving for 2)
Frozen Bake House Artisan Multi-Grain Bread - $4.99
Frozen Baker's Source Roasted Garlic Bâtard Bread - $7.99
Frozen Miner's Demi Glace - $9.99
Frozen Brittany Blend Mixed Vegetables, 2lb - $8.99
New Wine🍷
Domaine Michel Goubard 2023 Mont-Avril Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy - $31.99
El Jardín de la Emperatriz 2024 Rioja Blanco, Spain - $17.99
Salentein 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina - $16.99
Goldschmidt Vineyards 2023 Chelsea Merlot, Alexander Valley - $26.99
Siepegrande 2020 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy - $39.99
La Colombina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy - $52.99
New Beer & More 🍺
Half Acre Space IPA, 4pk cans - $12.99
Founders KBS Caramel, 4pk cans - $17.99
Toppling Goliath Hazy Day Sue IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Original Sin Dry Rosé Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99
Jackie O's RSVP New England IPA, 6pk cans - $11.99 (restocked!)
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Maine Lunch IPA - $195.99
Tröegs Nugget Nector Imperial Amber Ale - $141.99
Streetside Brewery Ernst Hefeweizen - $114.99
Streetside Brewery Kia Ora Pale Ale - $114.99
Final Thoughts 💬
Next week is of course Valentine's Day, so if there is anything you need, please let us know ASAP so we can make sure to have it in for you. We of course have some fine foods and wines that are perfect for the occasion, but only you know your loved one best, so give us a call with the details and we can make it happen.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391
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