Wines from Argentina at The Mercantile

Barrica Wine Tasting
Come and learn more about Argentina's wines at The Mercantile. Try the hottest white wine making waves in the wine drinking world: Torrontes. Learn about Argentina's appellations and try their most widely grown grape, Malbec. We'll also be tasting what they are up to with Cabernet Sauvignon in South America. Join us as we continue to explore affordable wines from around the world that you can learn about and enjoy in your everyday life! This is a Free event! Identification is required to taste.


Flat Creek Lodge Cheese Tasting Too!
Flat Creek Lodge's Natural Rind Cheddar took first place in the World Champion Cheese Competition last week for the Bandaged Cheddar Mild to Medium category. We are proud to have been carrying Dane Huebners artisan cheeses at The Mercantile now for nearly eighteen months. A representative from Flat Creek Lodge will be here tomorrow tasting their Natural Rind Cheddar. This cheese will be perfect with the Argentinian red wines we're trying tomorrow. Please join us between 12 pm - 3 pm to taste, learn and enjoy!

Our Coordinates
The Mercantile
1660 Dekalb Avenue
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-378-0096
http://www.themercantileatl.com/

"California Dreaming" Wine Tasting

Yes, it is still possible to find really great California wines for under $15! We are thrilled to be part of Robert Reynolds debut to Atlanta. Join us this Saturday to try this new line of wines which are very affordable gems from the Lodi region. Robert Reynolds is made by the oldest winery in Lodi, Oakridge Winery. Come and learn more about the Lodi region and the Oakridge Winery this coming Saturday!

Robert Reynolds Wine Tasting
Affordable California Reds from Lodi valley.
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12- 3 PM
This is a free event. Identification is required to taste wines.
Looking forward to seeing you in the shop!

Taste Portuguese and Chilean Wines With Us!

We continue to explore wines from off the beaten path at The Mercantile. Drop in on Saturday, March 13 between 12 pm - 3 pm to taste and learn about wines from Portugal. We'll also have a return visit from a recent tasting: Chilean wines by Terra Andina. These are back by popular demand and if you missed the last tasting, this is your chance to see how modern wine making techniques are helping Chile to produce some of best values in quality wine. We'll be tasting Terra Andina's Chardonnay and Carmenere along with some new wines from Portugal! As always, our wine tastings are free. Identification is required to taste wines!

See you Saturday!
March 13
12 p.m. until 3 p.m.
1660 Dekalb Avenue
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-378-0096
www.themercantileatl.com

The Mercantile's Chocolate Truffle Extravaganza Returns!

Our chocolate truffle event returns this year and it's bigger and better! Jill Davis returns to teach us how to make delightful truffles for our Valentine. This year, we're also privileged to have the opportunity to bring you some wines that make perfect accompaniments for chocolate. Make chocolate truffles, taste hand dipped chocolate truffles from Texas and try red zinfandel, chocolate laced red wine, a sparkly pink rose prosecco from Italy and more!

The Details
Saturday February 13, 2010. 12 pm - 3 pm
This is a drop in event. Reservations are not required. We look forward to seeing you in the shop! ID required to taste wines, but not to roll truffles.

The Place
The Mercantile - Bring Home Something Good!
1660 Dekalb Avenue
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-378-0096
http://www.themercantileatl.com/

The Fine Print
This is a free event. It is also a kid friendly event. You must be 21 years old or older to taste wine and identification is required. This is a drop-in educational event and you do not have to be present for the entire three hours to learn and enjoy yourself.

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.