Hey mamba, pizza italiana
- Dan Matheny
- 8 hours ago
- 5 min read
If the whiplash from this weather doesn't kill you, stop down this weekend for a pizza special....
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
May 15-16 (Fri-Sat) - Weekend Special: Italian Sausage + Peppers & Onions Pizza
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 🗞
Did everyone have a nice Mother's Day? It was perfect weather, so I hope everyone got a chance to get outside and enjoy it. We're heading into what looks like another beautiful weekend with a Weekend Special: Italian Sausage + Peppers & Onions Pizza. We have done this one once before, and it was a big hit, so we're excited to bring it back. This will be one of our Flatbread Crusts topped with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce, Sweet Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers & Onions, and Mozzarella Cheese, baked until it's nice and crispy. We'll be serving these up all day Friday & Saturday while supplies last. A glass of chilled wine, a fresh piece of pizza, the sun on your face and a patio umbrella above your head... what could be better? In the store, we've got some Fresh Bavette Steak for $22.99/lb that will melt in your mouth, so if you need something to eat this weekend, that's my choice for ya. It's truly a gorgeous piece of meat.
Wine Feature ⭐️
Going with one of the Staff Picks this week, the Familia Falasco 2020 Hermandad Winemaker Series Petit Verdot. This is a seriously tasty, full, rich red wine. Petit Verdot is primarily used as a blending grape that adds body and color to Bordeaux-style red blends, but when crafted as a single varietal and done right, it can be extraordinary. This one is from Mendoza, Argentina, which is a bit of a surprise as it's not exactly the first place I think of for a Bordeaux grape... The Falasco family seems to be a pretty big producer in Argentina, making wine in Mendoza since 1939 and on their fourth generation now. Their winemaker series is the pet project of their winemaker to show less common grapes produced in distinctive styles. The Petit Verdot got 93 points, "Deep, glossy blue fruit with a nervy mineral tone, spices and violets. Impressively structured yet so fine-grained. There is polish and restraint alongside dense, muscular tannins. More dusty than gritty, with a lengthy finish. A powerhouse." It's a pretty solid example of what Petit Verdot can do for $34.99.
Wine Pick 🥂
It's fully Rosé season now, so I'm picking the Triennes 2025 Rosé. When we tasted and purchased this wine a couple of weeks ago, I didn't even realize the pedigree it had... "Two of Burgundy’s greatest names – Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – are the partners behind this pioneering property in Provence, northeast of Marseille and due east of Aix-en-Provence. Over the years, they have transformed this stunning 113.7 acre (46 hectare) site into one of the top wine estates in Southern France." That should be enough to make you want to try it right there. It is primarily Cinsault with some Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot added in, grown a few miles away from the Mediterranean coast. "A bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. Harmony and elegance on the palate with a fresh, mouthwatering finish. The essence of the Mediterranean in a glass." It's well balanced and way too easy to drink. I always say French Rosé is the best Rosé, and this $19.99 bottle reinforces my opinion.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Bavette Steak - $22.99/lb
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
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 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 Bay Scallops - $10.99/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🍷
Pierra Martin 2025 Rosé of Sancerre, France - $24.99
Cicada's Song 2025 Rosé, France - $23.99
Two Mountain 2025 Rosé, Washington - $17.99
Two Mountain 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington - $22.99
Two Mountain Hidden Horse Red Blend No. 22, Washington - $16.99
Areyna 2025 Torrontés, Argentina - $19.99
Dry Creek Vineyards 2024 Fumé Blanc, Sonoma - $16.99
Rinaldi 2025 Eramare Cortese, Italy - $16.99
Le Hameau 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, France - $
Famille Guegeun Domain Céline & Frédéric 2025 La Vigne de Marie-Louise Aligoté, Burgundy - $
Domaine des Valanges 2024 Mâcon-Villages, Burgundy - $
French Pool Toy 2025 Rosé, France -
Paquet Montagnac 2024 Chardonnay, France - $
Paquet Montagnac 2023 Pinot Noir, France - $
D'Arenberg 2021 d'Arry's Original Shiraz-Grenache, Australia - $
Distillerie Meunier Menthe Verte Spearmint Liqueur, France - $
New Beer & More 🍺
Southern Tier Citra Fog Hazy IPA, 6pk cans - $11.99
Findlay Brewing Strawberries & Cream Ale, 6pk cans - $15.99
Three Floyds Calumet Queen Kölsch, 6pk bottles - $
Jackie O's
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Wiedemann's Bohemian Pilsner - $109.99
Maine Lunch IPA - $195.99
Maine Pepper IPA - $168.99
Final Thoughts 💬
I hope everyone had a great time last weekend at the United Way Chocolate Walk. I want to give a shoutout to all the volunteers for the day, especially ours who did a fantastic job. I almost hired her. A lot of money was raised for youth programs, and it's overall just a great event for Downtown Findlay. We're happy to be a part of it and look forward to the next.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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