I know you all love July 4 but...
- Dan Matheny
- Jul 10
- 5 min read
I'm all about July 14 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Bar closed Saturday from 10am to 2pm
Calendar 🗓
July 12 (Saturday) - Bar closed from 10-2 for a private event; reopening after until 8pm.
July 14 (Monday) - Bastille Day 🇫🇷 We will be serving some French classic dishes all day from 10-6... I'm talking pissaladière and CRÈPES.
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 🗞
That's right, the land of my people will be celebrating their national day this coming Monday, 7/14. I am a Mathènay, after all, so we always celebrate Bastille Day here at the Wine Merchant. We will have some special French beverages chilled and ready to go, and we'll have two or three food features, depending on how you look at it... first, Pissaladière, a flatbread baked with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives. It might sound like a lot, but it works together perfectly. Second... Crèpes! Both a sweet and a savory option for you. The sweet will have nutella, berries, and whipped cream to top it off, and the savory will have jambon, fromage, dijon moutard, and roquette... super French. It'll be delicious, either one you choose. Hopefully we don't eat them all ahead of time...
Wine Feature ⭐️
Collosorbo 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is a beautiful Italian feature for the week. We've carried Collosorbo's Brunello di Montalcino for years and were very pleased to finally try the Rosso. It did not disappoint. Made from the same Sangiovese grapes from the estate's best vineyards, the only difference between the two is aging, with Brunello subject to stricter requirements and aged for ~3 years longer, so essentially the Rosso is like the little brother -- similar, fresher, and at about half the price, $27.99. Don't let that fool you into thinking it's a simple wine, though -- it's still quite complex with fruit, acidity, and an oaky smoothness to round it out. "The nose is full of bright red berry fruit, strawberries and cherries, with hints of peppery spice, earth, and smoke. Fruit-forward on the palate, with pleasing grace notes of cedar and graphite, chewy tannins are well-balanced with bright acidity, and the finish is long and persistent." I wish I would have ordered this in March for Women's History Month because it's owned and operated by a family of women... but, hindsight.
Wine Pick 🥂
Mulderbosch 2023 Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa is this week's pick. Chenin Blanc is an extremely versatile grape, known for producing wines that range from dry to extremely sweet, so terroir means a lot in the production. South Africa primarily produces full, dry styles, and "this wine emulates the best of the Loire Valley aromas backed by the richness of South Africa. Notes of pear, apple, apricot and spice. Pleasant medium weight, juicy flavors, and lively core of fresh acidity" with some coastal salinity and minerality to balance everything out. In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is often called Steen Op Hout, which translates to "Stone on Wood" ...that means this wine has had some oak aging, adding that spice and a delightful creaminess. If you like an oaked Chardonnay, you need to give this bottle a try... at $13.99, it's a steal in comparison.
Oysters 🦪
Joining the party this week are Bottle Rockets from Cape Cod. "Creamy, sweet, pillowy meats with a classic Cape Cod brine and seaweed finish." Sizes vary, but these oysters have deep cups and clean shells, making them one of the best cocktail oysters. We also have more Salty Mainers (Maine) and Moon Shoals (Mass) this week.
Market Items 🛒
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Prime Hand-Cut Bone-In Ribeyes - $21.99/lb
*Fresh Prime Hand-Cut Strips - $21.99/lb
*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
*Fresh Medusa White Anchovies - $12.99
*Fresh Kynthos Halloumi Cheese, 8.8oz - $6.99 Sea Wings Canned Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $26.99
Frozen American Wagyu Baseball Steaks - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $12.99
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 Lamb Rack - $20.99
Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/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 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) - $14.99
Frozen Seasoned 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
Frozen Brittany Blend Vegetable Mix, 2lb - $8.99
New Wine🍷
Jean-Marie Reverdy 2023 Silex Sancerre, France - $39.99 (arriving Friday)
J Vineyards 2023 Pinot Gris, California - $17.99
Martis 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley - $29.99
Domaine Lafage 2024 Miraflors Rosé, France - $18.99
Santo 2023 Moscato d'Asti, Italy - $9.99
New Beer & More 🍺
Brew Kettle White Rajah IPA, 6pk cans - $10.99
Pilsner Urquell, 6pk bottles - $11.99
Lagunitas Maximus, 6pk bottles - $11.99
Southern Tier 2xHop'd DIPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
New Holland Dragon's Milk Emerald IPA, 4pk cans - $17.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Brewkettle White Rajah IPA - $134.99
Tröegs Sunshine Pilsner - $109.99
Sonder Voss Kölsch - $109.99
Wiedemann's Royal Amber Ale - $109.99
Allagash Tripel Belgian-Style Ale - $141.99
Three Floyds Zombia Dust Pale Ale - $148.99
Final Thoughts 💬
I'm sure you saw, but we are closed during the morning and early afternoon (10a-2p) this Saturday for a private event. If you have plans to come down... please push them just a bit. This is your reminder that we are happy to host any special events you have upcoming, be it a shower, birthday party, business lunch, or reunion. We have the back room, the bar, and even the patio available during warmer months, and we always thoroughly enjoy working with you to personalize it to your liking. So as you look forward to the second half of the year, please keep us in mind, and give us a call as soon as you're ready.
Cheers and au revoir from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391
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