WoooHooo,It’s Our 18th or 19th Anniversary (either one will do)
- Dan Matheny
- Sep 4
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 12
What did we do the first Friday after Labor day nineteen years ago? That’s right we had our first Wine Tasting and of course this Friday we’re doing it again!
C’mon down and support Christian Clearing House tomorrow 5-7pm, try a few wines, listen to a little live music, throw a couple bucks in on a shot at the 50/50 raffle and support this very worthy organization!!!
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Calendar 🗓
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.
October 11 (Saturday) - Second Saturday, something great coming your way.
News 🗞
19 years ago if you would have told me we’d be breaking down beef and pork, bringing in salmon from Denmark and leather goods and food items directly from the Mercato Centrale in Florence I wouldn’t have believed it. Covid brought out a whole new focus for the store, why limit ourselves to just wine, after all we had a guy that was selling us some great food items that we had been using for my family and employees families. We began slowly selling to a few customers, then we took the leap why not, we had a guy…Bringing in items from Florence why… we got a guy. I’ve been visiting the same person in the market every year since 2012 and I always tell anyone going to Florence to stop in and say hi to Alex. It only made sense after our most recent trip to take advantage of having “a guy” in Italy, yeah we have a guy in Florence. Life is much simpler when you have a guy, a guy to go to, that understands what you’re looking for, what you would like and what fits best for you. That’s why nineteen years ago we began a quest to become your guy. Be it me, Chelsea or anyone here at the Merchant we’ll do whatever it takes, you need something special in food or wine we’re your guy, specialty items we’re your guy, event planning we’re your guy. This is who we want to be and this is who we’ve become, welcome to the club…We’re your guy.
Wine Feature ⭐️
Peju 2021 Legacy Cabernet will be this week’s feature, besides being a great wine it’s also at an unbelievable price! For our anniversary special price…how does $49.99 a bottle sound? That’s at least twenty dollars off the front line price, when we get a great deal you do too. The Peju 2021 Legacy Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Napa Valley wine with a dark ruby color, offering complex aromas of cassis, blackberry, cedar, and vanilla, leading to layered flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice with a long, smooth finish. The blend is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (97%) with 3% Petit Verdot, aged for 16 months in French and American oak, and has an alcohol content of 14.5% with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $69.99.
Wine Pick 🥂
Another great value right here…Maison de Riviere 2024 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. When I was offered this wine for such a great price ($12.99) I had no idea of the vintage, so I gambled and ordered a couple cases when it showed up this week as a 2024 vintage I was pretty, pretty excited. The 2024 Maison de Rivière Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, crisp white wine from Bordeaux, France. It is noted for its savory character and citrus and stone fruit flavors, with high acidity and a lingering finish. As a personal note…It’s a tasty beverage that will please the most discerning palate. With the price at $12.99 down from the front line price of $17.99 you’ve got to admit…It’s kinda nice having a guy here watching out for bargains like this.
Food Feature 🦞
I don’t care if this was last week’s or not these frozen center cut 16oz - bone-in dry-aged ribeyes at $19.99 and the 14oz frozen center cut boneless dry-aged strips at $18.99 are the best deals you’ll find for dry aged center cuts that you’re ever going to see. I literally spend hours searching for these special deals and love the idea that I get to share them with you. Chicago’s mistakes are being taken advantage by who else but your guys at the wine merchant.
Oyster Selection 🦪
New oysters in this week Malepeques from PEI and Boss Gibson from New Brunswick. I’m sure we’ve had the Malepeques before but Boss Gibsons are new to the store. I must say both are quite nice with the Wild Malepeues being a 3” delicious bite and the Boss Gibsons while a bit smaller come through with great salinity making them a tasty shooter. Neither oyster will disappoint. We’re shucking ready down here to assist you in enjoying these delightful treats from the cold waters of Canada.
Market Items 🛒
*Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozenChicken of the Sea Canned Supreme Crab Meat, 1lb - $26.99
Frozen Center Cut Bone-In Dry-Aged CAB Ribeyes, 16oz - $19.99 (special find, special price!)
Frozen Center Cut Boneless Dry-Aged CAB Strips, 14oz - $18.99
(special find, special price!)
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 Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $12.99
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 - $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 Lobster Ravioli - $22.99/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🍷
This weeks list will be a bit different, while quite a few are new there are a few that need to be mentioned again because they are unbelievable wines at even a more unbelievable price. Hey it’s our anniversary and just want to share a few great buys from your guys here at the Wine Merchant.
Madison Riviere 2024 Sauvignon Blanc France (was $17) NOW
$12.99
Hidden Sea 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Australia (was $18) NOW $13.99
Corte Flora 2021 Pinot Grigio Italy (was $18) NOW $13.99
Tower 15 The Swell 2020 Red Blend (was $25) NOW $15.99
Pali Riviera 2019 Pinot Noir (was $35) NOW $19.99
Pursuit 2020 Pinot Noir Russian River (was $93) NOW $42.99
Peju Legacy 2021 Cabernet (was $70) NOW $49.99
Lithology 2019 Cabernet (was $220) NOW $119.99
Frontier Justice 2018 Cabernet Franc Beckstoffer/ Dr. Crane Vineyard (was $225) NOW $149.99
New Beer & More 🍺
Ghost Tree Brewing “Ghostoberfedst” $12.99
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest $10.99
Juniper “Thriller” Pumpkin Ale $12.99
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Northern Row Butcher Pilsner - $109.99
Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA - $128.99
Schlafly Oktoberfest - $121.99
Final Thoughts 💬
As if there’s any doubt,
Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guys
Nothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guys
I'm sticking to my guys like a stamp to a letter
Like birds of the feather, we stick together
I'm tellin' you from the start, I can't be torn apart from my guys…
Yeah we want to be your guys.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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