We've been holding out on you...
- Dan Matheny
- 13 hours ago
- 6 min read
Fall Holiday Beers are here in full force!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
August 22-23 (Fri-Sat) - Weekend Special: Shrimp Ceviche
September 1 (Monday) - Closed for Labor Day.
September 5 (Friday) - Anniversary Wine Tasting, 5 -7pm, benefiting Christian Clearing House.
September 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Food Special: Lobster Rolls!
September 27 (Saturday) - Findlay Oktoberfest Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required.
News 🗞
The first signs of Fall are here... in the form of beer. Over the past few weeks, we've been stocking up on Pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers because, well, I'm simply unwilling to put them out in the middle of July. However, after a couple of crisp mornings (and because I'm completely out of storage space), now is the time. We've got 14 new seasonal beers on the shelves, so come and browse while they're in stock. Before we know it Christmas beers will be out. Now, we have had some days that were nicely cooled off this week, but don't be fooled -- it's still summer out there. To that end, we will be having a light and refreshing food special this weekend, Shrimp Ceviche. This time we'll be using our new Portico Shrimp, so you'll have a chance test it out. Shrimp cured in fresh citrus juices with onion, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomato, and a little jalapeño to spice it up, served with salty tortilla chips to dip. All day Friday and Saturday while supplies last.
Wine Feature ⭐️
This is rather an unusual feature for me... a Rosé Prosecco. However if you see me or the girls drinking a glass of wine, more of than not, it's sparkling. So the feature this week is FIOL 2021 Extra Dry Prosecco Rosé from Northern Italy, $26.99. FIOL was created by three lifelong friends from the Veneto who each moved to a different city around the world, then came back together to create FIOL out of their love for their homeland. It only took them 10 years in business to win Prosecco Producer of the Year. This bottle consists of 85% Glera, the traditional grape of Prosecco, and 15% Pinot Noir, which really shines through. Prosecco can really range in quality, but this one is just plain good. If you don't believe me, how about this review from Wine Enthusiast? "Forest berries and wild thyme create an untamed aromatic escape. Tart red currants and woodland strawberries race across the palate with surprising vibrancy, while light, persistent bubbles and mouthwatering acidity make this feel like biting into fresh-picked berries on a hiking trail." Makes me want to try it all over again.
Wine Pick 🥂
Going with a not-so-little Australian blend this week, Barramundi 2021 Trailblazer Red Blend from Victoria, Australia where the Murray and Darling Rivers meet. Barramundi is a well-known producer Down Under that just became available in the US last year. Their focus is easy-drinking, fruit-driven wines that anyone can afford, as well as representing the adventurous Australian spirit. This blend priced at $16.99 is a unique combination of 62% Shiraz and 38% Petit Verdot, and it was blended specifically for American wine drinkers. On the palate, you'll find bold berry notes of black currant and black pepper, plus some vanilla and savory oak to round it all out. A juicy, full-bodied red at a very reasonable price. If you're going camping or on a road trip this summer, this is the bottle to take with you.
Food Feature 🐟
Found a deal on some Fresh Arctic Char this week, for those of you who have been craving something different. Arctic Char is a beautiful fish with a flavor said to be somewhere between salmon and trout. It's mild, slightly sweet, and often described as buttery, with a flaky and tender flesh that makes it very versatile. Pan fry it, bake it, grill it, whatever you want. Try it with a sweet soy glaze, a honey mustard glaze, or simply some herbs and fresh lemon. Can't go wrong.
Oyster Selection 🦪
This week we've got Summersides from Malpeque Bay off Prince Edward Island. "Summerside Oysters are plump, clean, and elegant. They have great shuckability and a really nice finish. Moderately briny with plump meats and a complex sweet, vegetal finish." They are fed with two nutrient-rich tidal surges each day, creating their unique mineral flavor, and are harvested when they hit around 3 inches in size.
Market Items 🛒
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Icelandic Arctic Char - $19.99/lb
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen Chicken of the Sea Canned Supreme Crab Meat, 1lb - $26.99
Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99 (special find!)
Frozen Center Cut Dry-Aged CAB Strips, 12oz - $18.99 (special find!)
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) - $18.99
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 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 Tender Belly Cherry Wood Smoked & Dry Rubbed Uncured Bacon, 2.5lb - $19.99
Frozen Weisswurst Veal Sausage - $8.99/lb
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $9.99
Frozen Fairway Imperial Wagyu Frankfurters, 5pk - $14.99
Frozen Uncured Piedmontese Hot Dogs, 4pk - $10.99
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 Ravioli (Veal) - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Bacchini Tagliatelle - $9.99/lb
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🍷
Aviana 2022 Red Blend, Portugal - $12.99
Domaine du Carrou 2024 Sancerre Rosé (back in stock!)
New Beer & More 🍺
🎃 Fat Head's Spooky Tooth Imperial Pumpkin Ale, 4pk cans - $11.99
🍁 Fat Head's Oktoberfest, 6pk cans - $12.99
🇩🇪 Weihenstephaner Festbier, 6pk bottles - $10.99
🇩🇪 Hofbrauhaus Freising Festbier, 6pk bottles - $13.99
🍁 Half Acre LagerTown Märzen, 6pk cans - $11.99
🎃 Southern Tier Pumpking Imperial Pumpkin Ale, 4pk bottles - $12.99
🎃 Southern Tier Caramel Pumpking Imperial Pumpkin Ale, 4pk bottles - $12.99
🎃 Southern Tier Maple Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout, 4pk bottles - $12.99
🇩🇪 Spaten Oktoberfest, 6pk bottles - $9.99
🎃 New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin Ale, 6pk cans - $11.99
🍁 Abita Pecan Ale, 6pk cans - $10.99
🍁 Allagash Haunted House Hoppy Dark Lager, 6pk cans - $12.99
🍁 Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest, 6pk cans - $11.99
🍁 Wyndridge Caramel Apple Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99
Stroh's Original, 6pk bottles - $7.99
Piraat Tripel, 4pk bottles - $25.99
Jackie O's Featherweight Light Pilsner, 6pk cans - $12.99
North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, 6pk bottles - $12.99 (back in stock!)
B. Nektar Zombie Killer, 4pk cans - $14.99 (back in stock!)
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Wiedemann's Royal Amber Ale - $109.99
Three Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale - $148.99
Northern Row Butcher Pilsner - $109.99
Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA - $128.99
Schlafly Oktoberfest - $121.99
Final Thoughts 💬
We've already been notified that it's time to pre-order Beaujolais Nouveau and Champagne for the holidays... Fall really is coming soon. If you have a holiday party or family gathering or any occasion really coming up, consider us as a venue. We've already got some requests in the books, and we're hoping for a busy holiday season in which we can serve you the best that Findlay has to offer. Keep us in mind and give us a call when you're ready.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
📞 419-424-0391