Beef, Beer, and Football š
- Dan Matheny
- Oct 9
- 5 min read
Sound like a good Saturday to anyone? You know where to come...
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
CalendarĀ š
October 11 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special: Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches, all day while supplies last.
November 4 (Tuesday) - Alternative Wine Dinner, our annual alternative to watching election results. Reservations required.
November 7 (Friday) - Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm.
November 8 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special, TBD.
November 20 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, no reservations required.
November 27 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving.
November 28 (Friday) - Black Friday Special, TBD.
December 6 (Saturday) - Champagne Tasting, reservations required.
December 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special, TBD.
December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas.
NewsĀ š
Well it's that time of year... our champagnes are mostly in, holiday allocations of some fine wines are starting to arrive, and our first keg of Christmas beer is in the cooler. Time flies when everything comes in 2-3 months early. Our Champagne Tasting is filling up or possibly is full, the Alternative Dinner is open and available (and will be unique and extra good this year... I'll leave it at that), so give us a call if you'd like on the list or perhaps waitlist for either of those. This weekend, however, will be a Second Saturday Special of Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches. The world's most ideal sandwich? It's certainly in the running. This will be a Crusty Roll loaded high with juicy, seasoned, sliced Beef Tenderloin, a housemade Horseradish Cream Sauce, and Fresh Arugula, served with a side of Kettle Cooked Potato Chips. A simple but delicious Saturday lunch, dinner, or even a snack. Maybe you'll have to order two... no judgment here. Hope you can come try it out. We will have Ohio State on the TV and cold beers in the fridge to go with it, so no need to worry about that. We've got it all covered for you.
Wine FeatureĀ āļø
Got my hands on rather a special bottle this week: RAEN 2023 Royal St. Robert CuvƩe Pinot Noir. Now this bottle is a bit of an investment at $87.99, but it is James Suckling's #1 domestic wine of 2025 with a whopping 99 points. You don't see that too often. Here is his review: "An amazingly complex, dynamic wine that demands your attention from the first sniff to the lingering finish. Aromas of redwood forest, rosemary, purple flowers and black cherries, then black tea, pomegranate, dark cherry, dried raspberry and wild mushroom flavors. Fine-grained moderate tannins and crunchy acidity give it such a firm backbone. Drink now or hold" through 2031. If you don't know RAEN, it is a Sonoma Coast winery that focuses on Pinot Noir and considers their land and terroir capable of producing some of the world's finest Pinots. Behind the helm is Carlo and Dante Mondavi, sons of Robert, to whom they've dedicated this wine. Quality grapes, French oak, whole cluster fermantation, and native yeast... they've done everything right with this bottle. Give it a try and see what a world-class American Pinot is like.
Wine PickĀ š„
One of the new Bordeaux wines we got in a week or two ago is a great Merlot, Clos de l'EspĆ©rance 2024 Lussac Saint-Ćmilion. The owner, Jules Monroux, is a 5th generation winemaker, and this winery was his first investment at the ripe old age of 22. Now 15 years later, he's still making quality Merlot wines from 40-year-old vines on his property on the Right Bank. If you think you don't like Merlot, you need to try one from France, and this one won't break the bank at $19.99. "Silky smooth and medium-bodied, this is a stunning bottle of wine from a talented young winemaker at a price you don't see every day. 100% Merlot, and will age well through 2028 if you can wait." Raspberry, dark cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, hints of oak, vanilla, and smooth tannins. Beautifully balanced and elegant. Ideal with duck, lamb, or barbecue.
Oyster Selection š¦Ŗ
We have more Fleur de Mers from PEI, but new to the mix this week are Great Whites from Cape Cod. They're called Great Whites so obviously... they're big. Large, deep cups, moderate salinity, and notes of melon and citrus. Clean with a sweet aftertaste. Great baked or on the half shell.
Market ItemsĀ šĀ
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh CAB Prime Strip Steaks - 24.99/lb
*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Sea Wings Sustainably Sourced Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $24.99
Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99
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) - $22.99
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 Lamb Rack - $20.99
Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
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 Artisan Bratwurst (Mushroom & Parsley), 4pk - $10.99
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $12.99
Frozen American Wagyu Frankfurters, 5pk - $15.99
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 Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Drakeās Butternut Squash Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Bacchini Tagliatelle - $9.99/lb
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·
Quilt 2023 Fabric of the Land Red Blend, California - $36.99
Sea Smoke 2023 Southing Pinot Noir, California - $119.99
Sea Smoke 2023 TEN Pinot Noir, California - $119.99
Sea Smoke 2022 Chardonnay, California - $109.99
Sea Smoke 2020 Sea Spray Sparkling, California - $109.99
Raen 2024 Sonoma Coast Royal St. Robert CuvƩe Pinot Noir, California - $87.99
New Beer & MoreĀ šŗ
Twin Oast Old Ohio Blonde Ale, 4pk cans - $10.99
Twin Oast Ship Burner Porter, 4pk cans - $12.99
Trƶegs Double Graffiti Highway DIPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Fathead's Crumbleberry, 6pk cans - $11.99
Kegs - 1/6 BarrelĀ š¢Ā
New Holland Mad Hatter IPA - $109.99
Heart State Strings Amber Ale - $109.99
Brewdog IPA - $128.99
Peroni Italian Pils (1/4 barrel) - $116.99
Alesmith Yulesmith Red DIPA - $128.99
Final ThoughtsĀ š¬
The heat wave finally seems to have broken, and we have a true and actual Fall out there. Leaves changing, crisp mornings, and hey it actually rained one day. It's about time. Time for me to switch to my winter wardrobe? Not quite. I've given up the sandals but can't quit shorts just yet... we'll see what these next few weeks bring. Until then...
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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