Happy 4th 🇺🇸

How is it the middle of the summer already???

Hours of Operation

Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm

Closed this Friday, 7/4

Calendar 🗓

July 4 (Friday) - Closed for Independence Day.

July 14 (Monday) - Bastille Day 🇫🇷 We always celebrate the land of my people. Details to come.

July 12 (Saturday) - Bar closed from 10-2 for a private event opening at 2:30 til 8:00pm

July 19 (Saturday) - We have a private event on Second Saturday (as I just mentioned), so this will be a very special Third Saturday with Hillbilly Porchetta Sandwiches.

August 9 (Saturday) - Our celebration of National Oyster Day!

News 🗞

Not much news as it's a short week this week. We will be closed on Friday for the holiday, but we remain open all day today, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am to 8pm, so if you're around, please come and see us. I'm hoping at least some of you stick around town, otherwise it might be a very boring weekend for us. I did receive my first shipment of goods from Italy this week: salt blends, inflused olive oils, truffle, and more. Truly, truly delicious and quality items straight from my friends in Italy. I am able to reorder these items, and don't you worry, there is more coming that is outside of our usual inventory... are you curious yet?

Wine Feature ⭐️

So many of you have tried and enjoyed the Justice Cabernets we have had in stock lately, so I am on the hunt for as many of their wines as I can find. It's a bit of a mystery as things have changed hands and even changed names with this winery, but I am on the case. This week, I present to you their Pinot Noir: New Frontier 2020 Pursuit Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley. They chose the name Pursuit because, utilizing their relationships all across Wine Country, they seek out the very best fruit possible. RRV is pretty much the pinnacle of wine in Sonoma and one of the best spots in all of California for Pinot Noir. This bottle has notes of raspberry, cherry cola, licorice, white pepper, rose stems, and a hint of vanilla. It's on the bigger end for a Pinot Noir with lots of fruit, balanced across the palate with some depth, and a bright finish. This bottle shows anywhere between $40 and $150 online, which is very confusing, but we have it for you at the low end, $42.99. Why did I pick this bottle this week? Easy... "Celebrating life, liberty, and the pursuit of great wine."

Wine Pick 🥂

I featured Folk Machine's red blend last week, so I didn't intend to pick another wine of theirs so soon, but... it kind of looks like fireworks. You get it. Folk Machine 2023 White Light, $16.99 a pop. If you remember, we like Folk Machine because they treat their employees and community well and they grow organically and sustainably in California. This white is a blend of a lot of grapes you probably don't know... Verdelho, Tocai Friulano, Vermentino, Albariño, and last but not least, Sauvignon Blanc. You probably know that last one. "The nose opens with a light floral note with citrus, white peach, and a mix of tropical fruits. On the palate, this is light with good acid a flavor of wet stones, white flowers and white fruits." They made this particular blend with texture in mind, and to create a flavor that is neither super fruity nor super dry but just right for a light, refreshing pour that is easy to enjoy on the patio with friends.

Food Feature 🌭

It's all about the cookout this week -- I'm talking hamburgers and hot dogs. If you haven't tried our Short Rib Burgers yet, now is the time. People rave about these bad boys. Big, 1/4 pound burgers that cook up as juicy and flavorful as you could imagine, 4pks for $13.99 (fresh and frozen both available). As for hot dogs, we've got not one, not two, but three options this week: Fairway Imperial Wagyu Hot Dogs 5pk for $14.99, Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Hot Dogs 5pk for $10.99, and Piedmontese Grass-Fed Uncured Beef Hot Dogs 4pk for $9.99. The latter was actually a delivery mistake, but Chelsea tried them out for us in her air fryer and said they were delicious, so here we are. Ever seen a Piedmontese cow before? It's massive. And then of course we've got the steaks. Prime Ribeyes and Strips, hand cut but yours truly, for $21.99/lb.

Market Items 🛒 

*Fresh Wild Copper River King Salmon - $27.99/lb

*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb

*Fresh Prime Hand-Cut Bone-In Ribeye - $21.99/lb

*Fresh Prime Hand-Cut Strip Steak - $21.99/lb

*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99

*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen

*Fresh Medusa White Anchovies - $12.99

*Fresh Asparagus - $3.99 Sea Wings Canned Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $26.99

Frozen American Wagyu Baseball Steaks - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $

Frozen 6oz Filet Mignon, 2pk - $18.99

Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $16.99

Frozen Little Town Jerky Cooked (to Rare) Beef Tri-Tip - $15.99/lb

Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, Double - $18.99/lb

Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99

Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99

Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb

Frozen Block & Barrel Applewood Smoked Ham - $8.99/lb

Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99

Frozen Skin-Off Pork Belly - $3.99/lb

Frozen Berkshire Pork Tenderloins, ~1lb - $12.99

Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99

Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99

Frozen Weisswurst Veal Sausage - $8.99/lb

Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $9.99

Frozen Fairway Imperial Wagyu Hot Dogs, 5pk - $14.99

Frozen Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Hot Dogs, 5pk - $10.99

Frozen Piedmontese Grass-Fed Uncured Beef Hot Dogs, 4pk - $9.99

Frozen Saku Block Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, 8-10oz - $19.99

Frozen U-13/15 Raw Jumbo Shrimp Deveined, 1lb - $23.99

Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb

Frozen Lobster Tails (4oz), 2pk - $25.99

Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Italian Sausage or Roasted Vegetable) - $14.99

Frozen Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99

Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99

Fresh/Frozen Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $9.99

Fresh/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $10.99

Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Ravioli (Butternut Squash or Veal) - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)

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

New Wine🍷

Pago del Vicario 2024 Chillable Petit Verdot, Spain - $13.99

Pago del Vicario 2023 Blanco de Tempranillo, Spain - $14.99

Cirro Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand - $16.99

Dernier-Handal 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma - $24.99

Entrecepas 2016 Red Blend, Spain - $10.99

Uggiano Rosso di Montalcino, Italy - $22.99

Reverdito Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy - $19.99

Anno Domini 2021 Le Argille Cabernet di Cabernet (Gift Box), Italy - $49.99

New Beer & More 🍺

Juniper Early Morning Mexican Lager, 6pk cans - $10.99

Wyndridge Imperial Strawberry Bellini Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99

Fat Head's Imperial Head Hunter, 4pk cans - $12.99

Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢 

Brewkettle White Rajah IPA - $134.99

Tröegs Sunshine Pilsner - $109.99

Sonder Voss Kölsch - $109.99

Final Thoughts 💬

Things are a little wobbly in this country right now with political division, protests, potential wars, and who knows what else. We all hear the news, something different every day. But we can't forget where we are and how we got here. Being able to vote, to have access to information, to speak and assemble freely... these are rights that not everyone has. So let us remember that this Friday, beyond fireworks and cookouts and pool parties, we are lucky to be able to do any of it. Have a happy holiday, everyone.

Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!

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