Everyone's a critic 🎨
- Dan Matheny
- 3 hours ago
- 6 min read
The Art Walk is this Friday, and you're gonna wanna be here for it!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Open late until 9pm this Friday, 5/1
Calendar 🗓
May 1 (Friday) - Spring Art Walk from 5-9pm, featuring Lynn & Eve Art. Charity Wine Tasting benefiting Clothe-a-Child from 5-7pm in the store. Serving Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches at the bar -- and remember, we're open until 9pm!
May 2 (Saturday) - Continuing with Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches while supplies last.
May 5 (Tuesday) - Cinco de Mayo, food and drink specials TBD!
May 9 (Saturday) - Second Saturday & Downtown Findlay Chocolate Walk, special TBD.
May 10 (Sunday) - Mother's Day
May 25 (Monday) - Closed for Memorial Day
May 30 (Saturday) - Rosé at the End of May, 12-2pm. Reservations required. (FULL)
News 🗞
There's going to be a lot going on here tomorrow... it is of course the Spring Art Walk in Downtown Findlay. It may be a little brisk out, but don't let that deter your fun. First and foremost, we will have our friend Kelly from Lynn & Eve Art here from 5-9pm with her drawings and other items on display and for sale. Kelly was here during the last Art Walk, and we truly enjoyed her and her works, so she's back. We are also hosting a Charity Wine Tasting in the store from 5-7pm, benefiting Clothe-a-Child who does great work here in Northwest Ohio providing clothing and assistance to hundreds of children in need. Come anytime between 5 and 7pm and for $20 you can sample four wines hand-selected by our team... it's for the kids, so you almost have to do it. And then the bar of course will be open late until 9pm as well with a Food Special of Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches... tender Beef Tenderloin, Lettuce, Tomato, and Horseradish Cream Sauce on a Potato Bun, served with Truffle Tots. Serving Friday and Saturday while supplies last. Unrelated, but be sure to check out the New Wines section (and beers, too, honestly)... I went on a [delicious] purchasing rampage this week, so there's a lot to explore there. May I say I hope you do the same?
Wine Feature ⭐️
Ahh my favorite, Red Mountain, the best wines that Washington state has to offer. We brought in a new blend this week, Hedges Family Estate 2022 Red Mountain Blend. Hedges is a family-owned and run estate in the Red Mountain AVA of Columbia Valley. They have a few lines of wine, but this is from their top-tier Estate line, so all of the grapes in this blend are from within 2 miles of the estate. It consists of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. A true Bordeaux-style blend from the heart of Washington. The bottle is labeled as a Robert Parker pick but received 90+ points across the board. Suckling has this to say: "This has fragrant aromas of sage, black cherries, licorice and dried herbs. Hazelnuts, too. It’s full-bodied, creamy and classy, with fine-grained, lightly chalky tannins. Lovely savory, subtly nutty finish... Drink or hold." Truly worth every penny of its $32.99 price tag.
Wine Pick 🥂
I did a Juan Gil red last week, and this week it's a Juan Gil white: Juan Gil 2023 White Blend. Several of you have asked over the years for a low-calorie wine option, and we have never carried any regularly because we couldn't find one that we liked. Well we finally found it. Our friend Juan (or rather, his great-grandchildren) can do anything. This is from Jumilla in central Spain, and it's a blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc. You know what that means... this is a taco wine. Pairs great with Mexican food. "Juan Gil White Blend is a crisp, bright, full-flavored wine reminiscent of ripe nectarines, apples and pears. The grapes are sourced from our estate vineyards harvested without using herbicides or pesticides. Our White Blend is especially for those seeking a light wine without sacrificing its delicious flavor." It's light, it's bright, it's crisp, and you can drink plenty of it without getting into trouble. Grab a bottle at $14.99 for that next taco night or for Cinco de Mayo coming up here next week.
Oyster Selection 🦪
Big Rock Oysters this week. These come to us from the East Dennis, MA area of Cape Cod. They are a nice blend of salty and sweet with a crisp umami flavor and firm meat. Being from sand flats gives them a clean mineral profile. They're a little larger in size so would be a good choice for baking or on the half shell.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Hand-Cut CAB Ribeyes - $24.99/lb
Fresh Picanha/Coulotte - $19.99/lb
Sea Wings Sustainably Sourced Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $24.99
Frozen Hand-Cut Prime Strip Steak - $26.99/lb
Frozen Hanger Steaks, 1/2lb - $14.99
Frozen Choice Hanger Steaks, 8oz-2pk - $29.99
Frozen Wagyu Ribeyes, 12-14oz - $35.99 (1 remaining)
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 8oz - $16.99
Frozen Beef Tenderloin, 6oz 2pk - $21.99
Frozen Little Town Jerky Beef Tri-Tip (Cooked to Rare), 2lb - $32
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, 3.5lb - $100
Frozen Wagyu Burgers, 4pk - $19.99
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
Frozen Australian Lamb Racks, ~1.5-1.75 lb - $39.99
Frozen Bone-In Veal Loin - $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 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 Bone-In Frenched Pork Chop, 16oz - $8.99
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 Snake River Farms American Wagyu Gourmet Frankfurter, 5pk - $14.99
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku Block, ~1lb - $17.99
Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $27.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Bay Scallops - $10.99/lb
Frozen 1lb Lobster Tail - $35.99
Frozen King Crab - $91.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails, 4-7oz - $34.99/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 Pear & Cheese Fiocchi - $18.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Portobello Mushroom Ravioli - $9.99/lb
Fresh/Frozen Lobster Ravioli - $25.99/lb
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🍷
Hedges Family Estate 2022 Red Mountain Blend, Columbia Valley - $32.99
Hedges Family Wines 2022 CMS Red Wine, Columbia Valley - $18.99
Mercer Bros. 2022 Edge of Heaven Red Blend, Columbia Valley - $19.99
Kitfox Vineyards 2023 Treasure Hunter Nonpareil Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $19.99
Benmar 2024 Idle Time White Blend, Willamette Valley - $19.99
Louis Desforges 2022 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France - $14.99
Chateau Ste Michelle 2022 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley - $8.99
Domaine Corne-Loup 2025 Tavel, France - $21.99
Alain de la Treille 2025 Le Rosé, France - $14.99
Château Virgile 2025 Rosé, France - $15.99
Triennes 2025 Rosé, France - $19.99
Petit Cochon Bronzé 2025 Rosé, France - $19.99
Maison Sinnae 2025 La Saurine Rosé, France - $12.99
Famille Dubard 2025 Cœur du Mont Le Rosé, France - $13.99
Comtesse Marion 2025 Cinsault Rosé, France - $13.99
Honoro Vera 2025 Rosé, Spain - $11.99
Bookwalter 2025 Readers Collection Rosé, Columbia Valley - $14.99
Selina Dry White, Greece - $10.99 (arriving Friday)
Selina Dry Red, Greece - $10.99 (arriving Friday)
Karavitikis 2024 Kompos Red, Greece - $18.99 (arriving Friday)
Domaine des Cabrials 2023 Pinot Noir, France - $14.99 (arriving Friday)
Alexandria Nichole 2020 A2 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley - $24.99 (arriving Friday)
New Beer & More 🍺
Maine Beer Co. Woods & Waters IPA, 16.9oz bottle - $8.99
Half Acre Reef Knot Summer Beer, 6pk cans - $11.99
Great Lakes Brewing Mexican Lager with Lime, 6pk cans - $10.99
Ghost Tree Tangerine Ca$h After Ten IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale, 6pk bottles - $17.99
Northern Row Hustler Helles Lager, 6pk cans - $10.99
Masthead Jalapeño IPA, 4pk cans - $11.99
Traquair House Ale, 11.2oz bottle - $4.99
Traquair Jacobite Ale, 11.2oz bottle - $4.99
Jackie O's Hocking Pils, 6pk cans - $12.99
Jackie O's Nelsonville Music Festival Porche Session Lime Lager, 6pk cans - $12.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Country Boy Cougar Bait Blonde - $109.99
Wiedemann's Bohemian Pilsner - $109.99
Sonder Voss Kölsch - $109.99
Other Half Forever Ever IPA - $134.99
Half Acre Beer Hates Astronauts Dry Hopped Hazy IPA - $139.99
Final Thoughts 💬
Mother's Day is barely a week away now... have you been thinking about how you're going to celebrate? Give her a gift? Cook her dinner? Take her on a picnic? Whatever you're thinking, stop in or give us a call so we can help... we've got some fantastic items in the store that we can put together for you. You know I'm always full of ideas💡
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391
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