Jumbo meatballs are back, this Saturday only!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
September 14 (Saturday) - 4-7pm, an Evening with Usiglian ✨ Wines from Usiglian del Vescovo and Italian fare to accompany it. No reservations required.
September 21 (Saturday) - Autumnal Equinox/Last Day of Summer! Details TBD.
September 28 (Saturday) - Oktoberfest Dinner, 6-8pm. We're thinking Schnitzel? Reservations required, so give us a call... only 2 seats left!
News 🗞
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 18th Anniversary event last week. We've been brainstorming away for our events for the remainder of the year, starting with a special one for you this weekend. On Saturday from 4-7pm, we will have a guest from Usiglian del Vescovo, the winery and vineyards that I visited on my trip to Italy last September. It was a beautiful property, with unique and quality wines. We normally carry some of their wines in the store, but we will be pouring even more of them this Saturday. You can get them by the glass or try all four as a flight. To accompany the wines, the kitchen will be serving some Italian small plates... or cicchetti, if you will. Think Arancini... Fried Zucchini Blossoms... MEATBALLS. (I think that last one might especially excite some people.) We're also working to perfect our recipes for this year's Oktoberfest Dinner on September 28, which has only has 2 spots remaining. Call ASAP to reserve those spots and join us.
Wine Feature ⭐️
The feature this week is a bargain I got for you, One Time Spaceman 2020 Moon River Cabernet Sauvignon, by Treasure Hunter. It's from the western part of Paso Robles, which is apparently home to "some of the densest and most lip-smacking wines on the planet." I don't know how true that is, but I'm willing to try and find out... "Lush and dense with aromas of black cherry, warm strawberry pie, and a Carolina smokehouse explode from the glass. The intensity and decadence of the flavors are defined mostly by baked blackberry, caramel, and spice cake, but the classic black-currant, violet, espresso, and milk chocolate shine brighter than quasar 3C 273 in the constellation of Virgo as well." They are really rolling with that space theme... One Time Spaceman produces what we call cult wines, meaning they're from small plots and are released very rarely. "Made from grapes farmed on highly sustainable vineyard sites in Paso Robles and produced in small lots, each wine is distinctly different and represents an opportunity to try cult wines at addictive pricing." This bottle is priced elsewhere between $30 and $40, but I have it for you at a $24.99.
Wine Pick 🥂
Pullus 2022 Pinot Grigio is this week's pick. This is a different Pinot Grigio than you've had before... Firstly because it's from Eastern Europe, more specifically Slovenia. Story goes, the town of Ptuj where the winery is located was founded by the Romans in the 1st century CE, and they produced wine. After Rome fell, winemaking in the area ceased until the 13th century when monks from France traveled to the area, established a monastery, and started growing grapes again. Over 800 years of winemaking seems like a pretty decent resumé if you ask me. Secondly, this Pinot Grigio has a small amount of skin contact, giving it a slight orange tint, more body, and a tannic edge. "Aromas of pear, green melon and nectarine lead to an oily palate with depth and complexity. Perfectly ripe grapes deliver a luscious wine that is balanced by bright acidity and inviting minerality." Taste this little piece of history for $17.99.
Food Features 🦀
We don't get crab in stock often, but today we got a shipment of Canned Blue Lump Crab, 1lb for $26.99. This crab is wild-caught and sustainably-sourced. Its bold, rich flavor stands up to strong seasoning, and the smaller lump size makes it versatile, so you can do a lot with this meat. Crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, crab dip, chowder, quiche, you name it. We also have some Dry Aged Prime Strips for $25.99/lb, a perfect choice for this great grilling weather we've got going on.
Oyster Feature 🦪
We've got two oysters in for you this week, Hammerheads and Sweet Blues. Hammerhead Oysters are from the deep waters of Cape Cod. They have deep cups and strong salinity with a sweet finish. These are actually sold primarily to the Boathouse in Disney Springs, so you don't see them ofte elsewhere. As for Sweet Blues, they are a premium oyster from Prince Edward Island. Sweet Oysters, including the Blues, grow in a nutrient-rich estuary which mixes ocean water, creating a complex yet subtle tasting oyster. They are 3+ inches, subtly flavorful with a super saltiness and a crisp finish.
Market Items 🛒
*Fresh Dry Aged Prime Strip Steaks - $25.99/lb
*Fresh Choice Whole Prime Rib - $16.99/lb
*Fresh Wagyu Hanger Steaks, 2pk (1lb) - $29.99
*Fresh North Atlantic Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Prime Black Angus Chuck Burgers, 4pk - $12.99
*Fresh Framoni Italian Sausage, 1lb pack - $8.99
*Fresh Weisswurst, 4pk - $8.99
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Chicken of the Sea Lump Blue Swimming Crab, 1lb - $26.99
Frozen Michigan Family Farms Whole Chicken - $22.99
Frozen Michigan Family Farms Amish Skin-On Boneless Chicken Thighs, 2.2lb - $15.99 Frozen Boneless Skin-On Chicken Leg & Thigh, 2pk - $6.99
Frozen 6oz Center Cut Filet Mignon, 2pk - $18.99 Frozen Dry-Aged Prime Strip Steak - $25.99/lb
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderlion, 6-7lb - $76.99ea
Frozen Chuck Prime Burgers, 5pk - $14.99
Frozen Choice Whole Tenderloin - $25.99/lb
Frozen Cooked Osso Bucco Demi-Glace Pork Shanks, 1.5lb - $14.99
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 8oz - $16.99
Frozen Sakura Bone-In French 10-Bone Pork Racks - $8.99/lb
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Duroc Bone-In Pork Chop, Single - $6.99
Frozen Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin - $12.99
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
Frozen Catelli Ground Veal, 2lb - $11.99
Frozen Lamb Rack, 2lbs - $49.99
Frozen Black Pepper Bacon - $14.99
Frozen Wagyu Dogs, 5pk - $13.99
Frozen Rinaldi Italian Sausage, 5pk - $8.99
Frozen Ahi Saku Block Tuna AAA Sushi Grade, avg. 16oz - $19.99
Frozen Chilean Sea Bass, 6oz - $16.99
Frozen U-13/15 Raw Jumbo Shrimp Deveined (2lb package) - $39.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $29.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails, 2pk - $35.99
Frozen Buddy’s Detroit Style Pizzas (Cheese) - $17.99
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Italian Sausage or Roasted Vegetable) - $14.99
Frozen Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99
Fresh/Frozen Shrimp & Roasted Garlic Ravioli - $10.99 (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Ravioli (Veal or Butternut Squash) - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)
Tribeca Oven Bread (Sourdough) - $5.50
Brioche Hamburger Buns - $3.99
Brioche Hot Dog Buns - $3.99
French Macarons, 12pk - $8.99
New Wine🍷
Jean-Paul Paquet et Fils 2021 "Les Vignes Blanches" Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, France - $62.99 Lazzarito 2015 Villadoria Barolo, Italy - $97.99
Rocche Costamagna 2017 Barolo, Italy - $45.99
Antichi Poderi dei Marchesi 2015 Barolo, Italy - $59.99
Orin Swift 2021 Mercury Head, California - $179.99
Ferrari Brut Sparkling 375mL (half bottle), Italy - $7.99
New Beer & More 🍺
Wyndridge Apple Cider Donut Hard Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99
Madtree Pumpcan Spiced Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99
Brew Dog Winter Staycation Toffee Pecan Stout, 6pk cans - $10.99
1820 BrewWerks Making Hay IPA, 6pk cans - $14.99
1820 BrewWerks Pioneer Gold American Lager, 6pk cans - $13.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Clown Shoes Space Cake DIPA - $168.99
Outerbelt 270 IPA - $114.99
Schlafly Oktoberfest - $109.99
Sonder Oktoberfest - $113.99
Hi-Wire Leisure Time Lager - $109.99
Final Thoughts 💬
I can't believe we're already ordering specialty items for Christmas. Time seems to be flying. We've got the calendar pretty much written for the remainder of the year, but I can't bring myself to publish it right now. It's not that I can slow things down, but I can at least focus on what's next. With the Autumnal Equinox coming up next week and Oktoberfest right after, that's enough on our plate for the moment. I'll do my best to fill out the remainder of the calendar... ehhh, maybe next week.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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