O'zapft is! 🍻
- Dan Matheny
- Sep 25
- 5 min read
Oktoberfest is on tap and we're ready to party with the best of 'em
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Bar closing at 5pm on Saturday, 9/27
Calendar 🗓
September 27 (Saturday) - Findlay Oktoberfest Dinner, 6-8pm (bar closing early at 5pm, store closing at 6pm). Reservations required.
October 4 (Saturday) - Bar closing early at 5pm for a private event.
October 11 (Saturday) - Second Saturday, details TBD.
News 🗞
It's going to be busy out there on Saturday... besides being Homecoming for both Findlay and Liberty Benton (and possibly others, who can keep track), Findlay's biggest festival of the year is coming to Downtown. I am of course talking about Oktoberfest... While the original Oktoberfest in Munich lasts weeks, Findlay's is one day and one day only. Food trucks, beer, dancing, contests, live music, and lots and lots of people. It will be a little crazy out there, but don't you worry, we will be here and open all day until 6pm in the store and 5pm at the bar. We've still got plenty of Oktoberfest beers, both craft and import, on the shelves, and we'll make sure to have some chilled and ready to head out the door with you. Just remember to take Hardin to get here, as Main Street will be blocked off most of the day. Why are we closing early, you ask? Our annual Oktoberfest Dinner, of course. Four courses we've been crafting for weeks with German beverages to pair. Think pretzels, beer cheese, juicy pork, apples, and lots and lots of bacon. We're pretty full, but if that sounds good to you... give us a call and we'll see what we can do.
Wine Feature ⭐️
We pre-ordered a pretty wide selection of delicious Bordeaux wines a few weeks ago and they are finally in, so I would be remiss if I did not feature one of them this week: Château Bonnet 2019 Bordeaux Rouge. Château Bonnet has extensive recorded history as a noble house in France, the subject of family feuds up until the French Revolution, after which it passed hands until it was purchased by the current owner's family in 1897. Vineyards were originally planted in the 16th century and even more at the turn of the 20th century, so grape cultivation goes way, way back. No minor blending grapes in this bottle, just the Big 2: 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon. "Complex black fruit, mint and cedar nose. Cassis and plum flavors on the palate, with a hint of chocolate, and a youthful grip on the finish." Sounds just about perfect to me, with 90 points from Decanter and only $22.99/bottle.
Wine Pick 🥂
If you remember me talking about some "bargain" wines I picked up a couple of weeks ago, we were able to get our hands on a couple more cases of one that flew out the door: Corte alla Flora 2021 Pinot Grigio. This is a bottle that originally ran $18-20 a bottle, and we have it at $13.99. Pinot Grigio is of course Italy's dominant white grape and one of the primary white wines around the world. Most come from the Veneto or Alto Adige regions, but this one comes from just south in coastal Friuli. While Pinot Grigio from the colder north is crisp, acidic, anpeachy, that which is from Friuli is more mineral-driven and complex with a distinct almond note. This bottle from Corte alla Flora is round and fresh with a citrus backbone and distinct floral notes, and of course... that hint of almond. Perfect for pairing with cheese, fish, chicken, anything light. One case remaining!
Market Items 🛒
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99
Frozen Center Cut Boneless Dry-Aged CAB Strips, 14oz - $18.99
Frozen Coulotte/Picanha, 6-7lb - $19.99/lb
Frozen American Wagyu Baseball Steaks - 6oz $10.99 or 8oz $12.99
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 6oz - $10.99
Frozen Little Town Jerky Cooked (to Rare) Beef Tri-Tip - $15.99/lb
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, Double - $18.99/lb
Frozen Black Rock Filet Mignon 2pk, 12oz (6oz each) - $22.99
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99
Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Cooked Veal Osso Bucco - $26.99/lb
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen Skin-On Boneless Chicken Leg & Thigh, 2pk - $4.99/lb
Frozen Lamb Rack - $20.99
Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99
Frozen Tender Belly Cherry Wood Smoked & Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon, 2.5lb - $19.99
Frozen Artisan Bratwurst (Mushroom & Parsley), 4pk - $10.99
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $12.99
Frozen American Wagyu Frankfurters, 5pk - $15.99
Frozen Saku Block Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, 8-10oz - $19.99
Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails (4oz), 2pk - $25.99
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Pepperoni or Roasted Veggie) - $15.99
Frozen Seasoned Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99
Fresh/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $10.99
Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Butternut Squash Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2) -- it's back!
Fresh/Frozen Bacchini Tagliatelle - $9.99/lb
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🍷
Post & Beam 2024 Pinot Noir, Sonoma - $39.99
Boen Tri-App 2024 Chardonnay, California - $19.99
Vigna del Lauro 2023 Pinot Grigio, Italy - $19.99
Honoro Vera 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain - $11.99
Pommery 2005 Cuvée Louise Brut Nature Champagne - $254.99
Henri Lurton 2019 Margaux de Brane, Bordeaux - $53.99
Château Artigues 2018 Pauillac, Bordeaux - $54.99
Château Bonnet 2019 Rouge, Bordeaux - $22.99
Château Bonnet 2023 Blanc, Bordeaux - $22.99
Clos de l'Espérance 2024 Merlot, Bordeaux - $19.99
Bogle Phantom Red Blend, California - $18.99 (seasonal arrival!)
New Beer & More 🍺
Bell's Octoberfest, 6pk cans - $11.99
Bent Ladder Home Slice Apple Cinnamon Hard Cider, 4pk cans - $11.99
Bembel Apfelwein Kirsche, 4pk cans - $14.99
Crafted Bananas Foster Mead, 500mL bottle - $10.99
Superior Lakes Witch Hunter Mead, 750mL bottle - $31.99
Jackie O's Underdog Hazy IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Urban Artifact Aromancer Poached Pear Tart Ale, 4pk cans - $12.99
Brewdog Non-Alcoholic Mix AF, 12pk cans - $17.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
New Holland Mad Hatter IPA - $109.99
Heart State Strings Amber Ale - $109.99
Brewdog IPA - $128.99
Peroni Italian Pils (1/4 barrel) - $116.99
Final Thoughts 💬
The first day of Fall was this week on Monday, and how about that, the weather finally decided to agree. The leaves are getting some color, evenings are crisp, and the weather is getting a little less predictable. I won't even complain about clouds and rain because we desperately need some. Hopefully the rain holds off this weekend...
Prost from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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