Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
- Dan Matheny
- 2 hours ago
- 5 min read
Don't forget to come spend some time with us before you head out of town or simply to your backyard this weekend!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
May 25 (Monday) - Closed for Memorial Day
May 30 (Saturday) - Rosé at the End of May, 12-2pm. Reservations required. (FULL)
June 13 (Saturday) - Huhn in June, our annual chicken dinner. All day while supplies last; no reservations required.
June 20 (Saturday) - Bar closed from 12:30-3pm for a private event.
June 21 (Sunday) - Father's Day
News 🗞
I don't know how Memorial Day snuck up on us so early this year... I thought we had another week, but no, that will be JUNE. How in the world does this keep happening? Regardless, we got our ourselves in gear and stocked up on everything you could possibly need for a classic holiday cookout this weekend. I'm talking Short Rib Burgers, Wagyu Burgers, Wagyu Hot Dogs, Skin-On Chicken, Fresh Salmon, and of course Fresh Hand-Cut Prime Strip Steaks. All the things that will be exquisite on the grill... if the weather holds up, that is. I don't trust a meteorologist as far as I could throw them at this point. Some more unique options I decided to bring in? Argentinian Chorizo, which would be a delicious alternative to hot dogs or brats, and also Fresh Shishito Peppers, which are a new favorite. Just grill for a few minutes to get that char, then toss with salt and an oil of your choice. Simple, healthy, and a great little snack or side. We've been eating them all week. And then of course we have plenty of cheap and cheerful wines, easy drinking beers, and canned cocktails to take with you to whatever event is going to keep you busy this weekend.
Wine Feature ⭐️
It seems like everybody is riding the Sancerre train these days, but have you tried a Sancerre Rosé? Domaine Pierre Martin 2025 Chavignol Sancerre Rosé, a mere $27.99 a bottle (which believe you me is a bargain for Sancerre lately). Pierre Martin grew up among the vines of his father Yves' vineyard, and now he makes his own right next door. While the Sancerre you know is a white made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this rosé is made from 100% organically grown Pinot Noir from France's Loire Valley. The soil is iron-rich clay on limestone bedrock, and the grapes are old vines grown at higher altitudes, which all together creates wines with the crispness, tart acidity, and strong minerality that we expect from Sancerre. "A fragrant, mineral-tinged bouquet evokes fresh red berries, jasmine and orange zest. Lithe and sharply focused, offering nervy strawberry and pomegranate flavors. This dry, nervy rosé finishes with firm grip and exquisite floral persistence." Freshness in a bottle.
Wine Pick 🥂
Have you ever heard of Liatiko before? Yeah, me either. But turns out it's some good stuff, so the pick this week is Karavitakis 2024 Kompsos Liatiko. We've been enjoying wines from Greece as of late. Liatiko is an ancient black grape from Greece -- Crete, to be exact. It was widely grown and produced in the Middle Ages when Crete was owned by Venice; however after Venetian rule ended, it fell from prominence and became mostly a local wine. Today, only a handful of producers make Liatiko wine, and even fewer export it, so I consider this bottle quite a find. While the grape is black, the wine is light in color and body, making it an ideal red for warm weather. "Liatiko, the hidden gem of Crete. Light red color, typical for Liatiko wines, hides an explossion of cherries, wrapped in a pleasant cinnamon and vanilla blend of aromas. When tasted, a fruity yet firm flavor is noted with lots of bright red raspberry fruit and just a touch of oak, making this wine approachable and charming." You could put some chill on this for sure and drink it all summer long.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
Fresh Wagyu Burgers, 6pk - $19.99
Fresh Hand-Cut Prime Strip Steaks - $26.99/lb
Fresh Shishito Peppers, 1/2lb - $7.99
Fresh Argentinian Chorizo, 5pk - $14.99
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 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 Australian Lamb Racks, ~1.5-1.75 lb - $39.99
Frozen Bone-In Veal Loin Chop - $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 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 U-10 Scallops - $32.99/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 Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Drake's Pasta Butternut Squash Ravioli - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Portobello Mushroom Ravioli - $9.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Pear & Blue Cheese Fiocchi - $19.99/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🍷
Benmar 2023 Above the Clouds Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - $18.99
Raeburn 2024 Chardonnay, Sonoma - $17.99
Famille Abeille-Fabre Château Mont-Rédon Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc, France - $21.99
Two Mountain 2023 Estate Syrah, Washington - $22.99
Joseph Cattin 2023 The Crush Pinot Gris, France - $26.99
Château Moulin de Gassiot 2020 Bordeaux, France - $10.99 (special deal!)
Vignobles Marie Maria 2016 Novel Tannat, France - $11.99 (special deal!)
Chavet 2019 Menetou-Salon Pinot Noir, France - $12.99 (special deal!)
New Beer & More 🍺
Jackie O's Ultra Razz, 4pk cans - $12.99 (arriving Friday)
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Wiedemann's Bohemian Pilsner - $109.99
Maine Lunch IPA - $195.99
Maine Pepper IPA - $168.99
New Holland Dragon's Milk Golden Ale - $195.99
FBC Old Dutch - $134.99
Northern Row Amber Lager - $109.99
Final Thoughts 💬
It's easy to get lost in the travel plans, the family time, graduation parties, and everything else going on this time of year, but as always, I want to remind you not to forget the meaning of Memorial Day. Take a few moments to think about all the men and women who gave everything for this country and for freedom we enjoy today. Now perhaps more than ever we should be mindful not to take those freedoms for granted, and to honor the people who sacrificed themselves so that we could have them.
Cheers and Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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