Winter Wine Tasting this Saturday!

Join us this Saturday to try some marvelous and hearty red wines. We'll be tasting Chilensis 2008 Carmenere Reserva, 2008 Domaine Courtois La Source from the Cote du Rhone and a wonderful zesty sauvignon blanc that will help to chase away the winter doldrums! We'll also be offering some perfect cheeses alongside these wines. This is a free event. Identification is required to taste wines. This is a drop-in event from 12 pm - 2 pm.

Learn more about other upcoming events in this week's newsletter! Our chocolate truffle event is gonna be outta sight!
For more questions, you can reach us at 404-378-0096.

We look forward to having you in the shop!
-Janea Boyles and Chef Samantha

Macedonian Wine Tasting Saturday, January 16

There are still some frontiers left in Europe that have yet to be discovered. Macedonia clearly is one of them. Join us for an educational tasting of some great winter reds from the Tikves wine region in Macedonia.

We will be tasting wines by Bovin Winery. Their Vranec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Alexander, all of which are Certified Natural Wines (no added sugars, sulfites or yeast) are in the line up

Come join us to learn about the hisotry of wine making in Macedonia (as far back as 400BC) and sample some great wines. See why many top restaurants in Atlanta have added these wines to their lists and why The Mercantile is proud to offer these exciting wines imported by a locally-owned.owner operated company.

The tasting will be from 12 pm - 2pm. This is a free event. Identification is required to taste!

Glenwood Park Friday Night Supper Club

The Mercantile is now delivering Springer Mountain Chicken Dinners to Glenwood Park on Friday nights! It's an easy way to have a healthy meal at home with your family on a Friday night! If you live in or near Glenwood Park, you can place an order for a whole roasted chicken and two side dishes enough to feed a family of four for only $24.99. You also have the option to add one of our famous baguettes, one dozen farm fresh, local eggs, our house made sherry viniagrette, fresh spring mix and Johnston Family Farms Milk in either gallon or half gallon sizes.

We deliver promptly at 6:00 pm on Fridays in front of Drip Coffee. When you give us a ring to take your order, we'll put your credit card number on file and make the delivery with a receipt in the bag.

What:
Whole Roasted Chicken with sauteed green beans and your choice of parslied new potatoes or roasted root veggies: $24.99 including delivery.

Extra Options:
-french baguette: $3.29
-farm fresh eggs from Evi's Country Gardens: $4.99/dozen
-House Sherry Viniagrette: $2.99/8oz
-Mixed Spring Greens: $2.99/6oz
-Johnston Family Farms Milk available in skim, 2% and whole: $3.99/half gallon and $6.99/gallon.

How:
Call the shop at 404-378-0096 or email us: janea@themercantileatl.com

When:
Our next delivery is Friday, January 8 at 6:00 pm in front of Drip Coffee. We are still taking orders for this delivery until 5:30 pm today, Thursday, January 7. Refunds or Cancellations are not possible, so please plan to meet our superstar delivery team promptly at 6:00 pm.

We look forward to being of service.

Let the New Year's Eve Celebrations Begin!

We are getting ready to finish out 2009! wow! What a year it has been. I could pontificate, however, we've got a lot of work to do in the kitchen and on the retail floor to get ready for the celebrations. Stop in and see us this week to grab your affordable bubbly for under $15! We will also be making crab cakes, goat cheese stuffed dates, hoppin john, collard greens and more! Check out the details in our weekly newsletter and make plans to stop in and visit with us! See you in the shop!

Our bubbly of choice this year is Jacques Pelvas Blanc de Blancs from Provence in the South of France. This gorgeous sparkler drinks just like a Champagne without the Champagne price tag. At only $13.99 per bottle, it's perfect to ring in the New Year with friends and family! Read more about this lovely wine and it's family owned operators here!

-Janea Boyles and Team Merc

The Mercantile's Holiday Guide

Going to a party? Need to take a bite to eat? Looking for a great hostess gift? That is exactly the sort of thing The Mercantile is here for! Below are some quick ideas you can swing in and grab. Or give us a ring to have something ready and waiting for you!
See you in the shop!

Great Party Items

Whether you're headed to a party and want to take a notable contribution or hosting a party, we've got some great selections for holiday entertaining!

Scrumptious Artichoke Dip and a fresh Tribeca Ovens Baguette.

Black Bean or Traditional Hummus - $3.99.

Rosemary Roasted Cashews make great hostess gifts! This signature item will be fresh and ready to go! $13.99/pound.

Our toasted, Spiced Pecans are another signature item and are perfect accompaniments for cheese or desserts. $12.99/pound.

Our creamy style Pimento Cheese is a perfect southern classic for a party! $6.99

Cheese Selection

We have some great cheeses available for the holiday season! Grab a baguette or choose from our cracker selections.

Flat Creek Lodge Natural Rind Cheddar - local and artisan made!

Gorgonzola Dolce

Port Salut - our best selling cheese

Comte Gruyere - a close second place!

Smoked Gouda

Life in Provence Brie

Buffalita Mozzarella! fresh mozzarella. outta sight!

2 year aged Parmesean Reggiano

Hostess Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

When you're in grabbing your party fare, we've also got some perfect items available to make an impressive hostess gift!

Visit our Olive Oil Table to taste and select from a variety of imported olive oils. Beautiful packaging and perfect gifts for the serious cook, foodie or gourmand. Prices range from $19.99 - $29.99

The White Alba Truffle Oil has also been a tremendous hit this season and we still have plenty available! $29.99 per bottle.

Flor Prosecco Rose. This is an absolutely gorgeous bottle of sparkling wine both inside and out. Made by the Mario Batali and the Bastianch Family combo in Italy, it's a festive pink prosecco with delicious notes of strawberry and blackberry and ripe fruity effervescence. The entire staff is in love with it. In a clear bottle with a Fleur dy Lys embossed on the bottle, it makes an impressive gift for only $17.99.

Sicilian Wine Package

Maretima Nero D'Avola and Cusumano Insolia.

Give the gift of delicious wine. These Sicilian selections are both a little bit off the beaten path, easy drinking and perfect for holiday and wintery fare. $26.99

Bovin Wines

Do you have a boss who loves big, full boded red wines? Have we got a neat wine for you to pass on. Bovin Winery is in Macedonia and they're producing red blends that rival the Cabernets and Meritages of Napa Valley! $15.99

Stocking Stuffers

Drop in to grab some wonderful little treats to drop in those stockings.

Choc-o-Lait stir sticks! Stir into warm milk or coffee and have an instant treat! Available in Hazelnut, Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate: $3.99 each.

Manner Wafer Bars, $1.89 each

Freidel Chocolate Santas filled with candied lentels: $3.99 each

Flyer Chocolate Bars! $2.59 - $4.99

P.B. Loco $5.99-$6.99

Our last shipment of the year is going fast! Drop by to grab yours while they last!

Christmas Menu Now Available for Pre-order at The Mercantile

Team Merc is now taking orders for our Christmas Menu. We will be open on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. You can pre-order these meals on a per person basis and pick them up to enjoy at home on Christmas Eve. They also come with heating instructions if you'd like to enjoy them on Christmas Day! Give us a ring at the shop to place your order: 404-378-0096. The last day to pre-order is Monday, December 21 at 2 pm!

Roast Prime Rib Dinner

A traditional favorite! A slow cooked rib roast and cut off the slab. Served with horseradish cream, mashed potatoes, and brown butter tossed brussel sprouts.

$12.99 each

$24.99 for two

$48.99 for a family of four

Fudge Family Farms Ham Dinner

This is a fresh, slow cooked ham roast from Alabama. Chef Samantha is getting in a whole leg of ham and is slow cooking it and cutting it off the bone per order. This ain't your ordinary Christmas Ham. No nitrates, no sodium, just slow cooked buttery and juicy ham roast. Think Pork Roast, but better! This meal is served with sweet potato ginger mash and sauteed green beans.

$9.99 for one

$16.99 for two

$32.99 for a family of four

Holiday Desserts

Our holiday pies are available at a special price this year. Everything is made from scratch, including the crust! Apple or Pecan for $16.99 each!

Valrhona Chocolate Desserts!

Our famous chocolate cake is available in quarter sheet sizes. Serves 12-15 people. Available for pre-order for only $21.99!

Introducing Valrhona Chocolate Silk Pie! This special and divine dessert is a holiday exclusive at The Mercantile and is also only $21.99

Our 2009 Cookie Party Was So Much Fun!