Good riddance, January
- Dan Matheny
- 21 hours ago
- 5 min read
Dry January is almost over, thank GOD.
I tried to jump on the wagon and do Dry Wednesday yesterday...
didn't make it.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
January 30-31 (Fri-Sat) - Weekend Special: Hopslamwiches
February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm.
February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. (FULL - accepting waitlist reservations.)
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!
February 27 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Garlic Shrimp & Rice
News 🗞
Hopefully you all survived the Great Storm... it was probably about what they forecasted, but way more than I predicted. When have they ever been right before??? When have I ever been wrong??? Don't answer that. We made it through, and now we have to face bitter cold and try not to slip on the ice. Just another January. You may or may not have seen on social media that during the storm -- during which we were of course here and open, as promised, mailman's oath and all -- we put on tap the much-anticipated annual release from Bell's Brewery, Hopslam. So obviously that means that this weekend, we will see the return of... Hopslamwiches! This is a sandwich of Rye Bread piled high with Black Forest Ham then topped with Dijon Mustard and Swiss Cheese, smothered in a fondue made with Hopslam of course, with a pickle on top and salad on the side. I mean, this is a SANDWICH. Serving Friday afternoon/evening and all day Saturday while supplies last. A warm, savory sandwich and a pint of Hopslam, can't ask for more. Perfect way to round out the month. Don't forget that means Valentine's Day is just two weeks away, so if you are interested in a Valentine's Day Meal Kit, give us a call. We're happy to put that together for you.
Wine Feature ⭐️
There are a lot of Caymus fans around this town, so we've been known to keep in Chuck Wagner's everyday Cabernet, Bonanza, but this week we come to you with a special release... Bonanza "The Vinekeeper" Cabernet Sauvignon. This multi-vintage Cellar Select Cab is the first of many in this new series from Chuck, which in true Bonanza spirit he created to highlight all the riches that California has to offer... in wine form, of course. Each release will be from a different viticultural region, with the debut, Lot 1, of course highlighting the best of the best, Napa Valley. It's just as big and rich and juicy as you imagine it is. "Full-bodied and fruit-driven, Lot 1 is plush and polished, showing ripe blackberry, juicy plum, and cocoa-dusted cherries with a kiss of toasty oak. It’s a beautifully balanced Cab that delivers the signature richness of Napa at a down-to-earth price." Try a bottle of this limited release from the big man himself for $34.99.
Wine Pick 🥂
Have to get this one out of the way before Lent starts... Alexander Valley Vineyards 2021 Sin Zin from of course Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Alexander Valley Vineyards, which is still family-owned, just celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, and they've been making this wine for almost the same amount of time. "Varietally distinct, this bottle captures the true essence of Alexander Valley." Fruit is sourced from lots all throughout Alexander Valley with various microclimates, providing winemaker Kevin Hall with a lot of unique fruit that he blends to create his final product. This bottle is 95% Zinfandel with a bit of Petite Sirah in there to add spice to the finish. "This aromatic wine has a solid core of red and black fruits with rich spicy flavors of blueberry, black cherry, topped with black pepper and chocolate. This is a rich, layered vintage with great balance and a long finish." Try a bottle that has truly stood the test of time for the whopping price of $11.99.
Oysters 🦪
Two oysters this week, Firesides and Black Points. Firesides were one of the three we had on Oyster Day, and though it was close, they seemed like the favorite of the day, so we got another batch so more of you could try them. Firesides were the ones from Cape Cod where the salty water of the cape meets fresh water from a creek. They are plump, meaty, and salty with a vegetal note, probably 3 inches in size. Good on the half shell or baked. Black Points are from Prince Edward Island, a similar in size. They taste similar to Malpeques and shine on the half shell, the perfect balance of sweetness and brine.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Veal Rack - $32.99/lb (only 1 available)
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 Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
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🍷
Bonanza NV The Vinekeeper Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $34.99
Emmolo 2020 The Nurseryman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - $99.99
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2021 Sin Zin Zinfandel, Sonoma - $11.99
Velante 2024 Due Uve White Blend, Italy - $21.99
Codorníu NV Cuvée Clásico Brut Organic Cava, Spain - $10.99
Anna de Codorníu NV Brut Rosé Cava, Spain - $12.99
Floriography Blooming Red, South Africa - $11.99
Floriography Blooming White, South Africa - $11.99
Ridge 2023 Lytton Springs Red Blend, Sonoma - $59.99 (back in stock)
New Beer & More 🍺
Jackie O's RSVP XX Anniversary Hazy IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Flying Monkeys Kryptonite Smooth Lager, 4pk cans - $11.99
Ellicottville Non-Alcoholic Blackberry Kolsch, 6pk cans - $10.99
Streetside Brewery Boring Beer American Lager, 6pk cans - $9.99 (arriving Friday)
Streetside Brewery Kia Ora Low ABV NZ Pale Ale, 4pk cans - $13.99 (arriving Friday)
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Maine Lunch IPA - $195.99
Tröegs Nugget Nector Imperial Amber Ale - $141.99
Vlad Fretboard Pilsner - $121.99
Streetside Brewery Ernst Hefeweizen - $114.99 (arriving Friday)
Final Thoughts 💬
Thanks to all who paid us a visit on Oyster Day last weekend (I still haven't recovered) and also to those who stopped in even during a Level 3 weather alert. Two very different circumstances, but we were equally grateful to see you during both. We truly do have the best customers. Now let's see what the last few days of January brings us...
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391
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