Kansas City Chiefs
vs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(I had to ask someone)
We’ve got the goods to get you through the whole game, be they appetizers or entrées…cocktails, great craft beers and a whole host of hearty wines for a fun filled Sunday evening.
Store Calendar
Feb. 5 & 6 – Super Bowl Snack Packs Available
Brunch Bags
Feb. 12 & 13 – Valentines Day Dinner kits available for pickup
Brunch Bags
Feb 19 & 20 – Brunch Bags
Our hours,
Monday – Saturday 10am to 6pm!
WINE NEWS…
It’s a red wine kind of week, sure I’m looking forward to the releases of the 2020 Rosés but not this week. I want some big reds to enjoy in front of the fireplace. It’s cold out there and my feature is quite the warmer upper…
Dan’s Wine Feature
The 2019 Caymus Cabernet was released this week and just in time for that Valentines Day Dinner. Caymus is a delicious Napa Cabernet that for the past 47 vintages has remained consistently great! Chuck Wagner struck a cord with this iconic Napa Cab that still makes a statement today. This is one of those wines that while most recognize, some may have stayed away due to its cost, and we’re happy to say that the price remained the same as it’s previous vintage. Is $89.99 a hefty price? Sure it is, but for a special occasion this bottle is a perfect fit. Valentines Day is right around the corner and I can’t think of anything that goes better with a big Prime Cabernet other than a big Prime Steak. Stop in and celebrate with one, or cellar it for your next celebration.
Dan’s Pick
My pick for this week is from Mendoza, Argentina where, by the way, it’s summer right now. Tikal Natural is a Bio-Dynamic wine comprised of 60% Organic Malbec, 40% Organic Syrah. This blend captures the natural expression of untouched grapes and the true essence of the Uco Valley vineyard where they were picked. It has a beautiful pomegranate color and an aroma of fresh red cherries with light French oak undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with black raspberry and spiced mocha notes. While most of you know Malbec is not my cup of…tea? You add Syrah and now we have a different animal that I’ll pour into something much larger than my tea cup! This new arrival at $19.99 is a welcome addition to the Argentina selections and certainly ticks a lot of the boxes. Malbec, Syrah, Bio-Dynamic and Organic there’s almost nothing to argue with here, stop by and pick up one for something new and delicious.
Food News
Brunch Bag This Week! Sorry about last week, we never expected to sell out on Friday, but we’ll have plenty in for this week! It’s two bagels from Fort Findlay Donuts, a house made cream cheese spread with capers, onions and our Italian tomatoes, thin sliced Ducktrap Gravlax from Maine, and your choice of two Mimosas or two Spicy Bloody Marys. Give us a call or stop in this Friday and Saturday and pick up one of our new bags for $24.99.
Super Bowl Snacks, you can choose some of your old favorites or try something new. We’ll have a Blue Chips Kit, a Triple Dip Pack – Smoked Salmon, Spicy Feta and Hummus, and a Guac Box with everything you need to make some great Guacamole Chips and Margaritas included. Besides these specials don’t forget our Charcuterie Box. Please call us with your order.
Don’t forget place your orders for this year’s version of our annual Valentine’s Day Dinner (Kit). Dinners are limited and we still have 4 remaining so please call and make your order soon. For $99.99 this three-course meal kit for two includes wine and everything you’ll need, simple recipes, temperatures and cooking instruction will be included!
Food Feature of the Week
It’s the Guac Box! 4 Avocados, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime all packaged for the perfect Guacamole, a bag of Artisanal Tortilla Chips and Margaritas for two for $24.99. This is a one-week only Super Bowl special. Margaritas are from my pick last week and the Guac boxes just make this way, way too simple and a must to be my feature!
PROVISIONS…
Whole Fresh Choice Beef Tenderloin - $18.99lb
Fresh Prime, Bone In Prime Rib - $18.99lb
Fresh Certified Angus Beef Choice 32oz Porterhouse - $51.99
Fresh Frenched Veal Chops - $35.99 per chop
Dry Aged Prime Wagyu 32oz Bone in Ribeye- Market Price
Fresh Black Angus Prime Strip Steaks - $18.99lb
Fresh Certified Angus Beef Choice Ribeyes - $18.99lb
Frozen 13/15 count Raw Shrimp peeled deveined 2lbs - $27.99
Glacier Bay Oysters $18.00 for a bakers dozen
King Crab Claws Frozen 2 Claws per half pound average $16.99
Lobster Claws Cap Removed Frozen 1 pound bags - $23.99lb
Fresh Alaskan Cod Fillets $12.99lb.
Fresh Salmon Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia filets -$16.99lb
Barramundi Asian Sea Bass Frozen 7-9oz cryovac filet - $8.99 each
Saku Block Ahi Tuna AAA Sushi grade - $14.99 per block
U-10 Scallops frozen – $18.99lb
New Wines/Cocktails
Caymus 2019 Cabernet Napa, California $89.99
New Beer
Hi-Wire Hazy & Juicy Double IPA 4 pack 16oz $13.99
Hi-Wire Blueberry Crumble 10W 40 4 pack 16oz $13.99
NIP “I Wanna Chew On It” Triple IPA 4 pack 16oz $13.99
Prairie Horchata Imperial Stout 12oz bottle $8.99
Prairie Pink Guava Funk 4 pack $10.99
Prairie Cocoa Berry 4 pack $18.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel
Fat Heads Head Hunter IPA $126.99
North Coast Scrimshaw $109.99
Final Thought
Groundhog Day was Tuesday?? Not that I put a whole lot of faith in a burrowing, furry rodent, but hey these days you gotta believe in something. Six more weeks of winter, sure bring it on, many of us already feel like the entire last year has been nothing but one long Groundhog Day. Now my new hope is that Dr. Fauci comes out and doesn’t see his shadow… Cold weather for the next six weeks, we can handle that, not that this is the only weather for red wine but it certainly helps during these conditions. Drink up, eat well and as always stay safe.
Pease bring a mask when you come visit us at the store.
Cheers from all of us here at The Wine Merchant