T H E M E R C H A N T N E W S
FRIDAY…
FRIDAY IN-STORE FREE TASTING
3.30pm to 6.00pm
This Friday we will be sampling…
Bellini Champagne Cocktail w Arcadia Brut & Cherry Brandy Liqueur Chocolates
BELLINI CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL…
The Bellini is a peachy version of the Champagne Cocktail and makes a great brunch cocktail. The story behind the drink is that is was created in the 1930's at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy by bartender Giuseppe Cipriani and was named after a favorite painter, Giovanni Bellini. Originally, the Bellini was intended to use sparkling Italian wine and is still made that way in Italy, elsewhere it is often made with Champagne.
Come along on Friday and sample our version. At the moment we have “Bellini Cocktails for Two” gift sets on special for $17.00 (normally $25.00) consists of a 240ml Bellini Cocktail Mix & two plastic champagne flutes. This gift set would make a great Valentines Day presi!!
VALENTINES DAY FOR THE LADIES…
The Merchant is the perfect place for your “one stop shop”. Grab your ladies favorite champagne, pair it up with a box of yummy chocolates, we will gift wrap and you are all set.
Go one step further and impress your lady with a food hamper from us, phone earlier in the week and we can create a delicious hamper, with a lovely bottle of wine of course, for a romantic picnic by the beach. This is a “win win” situation as you get to share the presi too.
CHOCOLATES AT THE MERCHANT…
Come along on Friday and sample the Cherry & Brandy liqueur chocolates, they are delish. We have a great range of chocolate in stock at the moment, both imported and NZ made…
Queen Anne Chocolate & Marshmallow Hearts – Traditional style – stunning!!
Queen Anne Soft Centres & Originals - something for everyone from luscious fondant creams to chewy caramels made the old fashioned way with cream and butter
Bennetts of Mangawhai - made in New Zealand from the finest ingredients and pure chocolate
Devonport Liqueur Crèmes – A delicious box of 12 assorted creamy liqueurs. Flavours include limoncello, hazelnut liqueur, amaretto caramel, mango peach schnapps, strawberry champagne, mint chocolate liqueur, Cointreau, rum and raisin, Caribbean crush, cafe liqueur, Scotch whiskey and Irish whiskey
Cherry & Brandy Filled Chocolates 300g – German chocolate – Normally $18.00 - NOW $13.00
WILD HIBISCUS FLOWERS IN CRIMSON SYRUP…
These are so much fun and could just be the perfect extra Valentine gift accompanying the champagne and chocolates. These flowers are an intriguing addition to any champagne. Just place the whole Hibiscus Flower
in the bottom of a champagne flute, pour some of the crimson syrup in on top and then fill up with champagne! The spectacular crown shaped flower sits in the bottom of the flute with all the bubbles streaming off and opening up the flower. The champagne graduates from crimson at the bottom to light pink at the top. Perfect for the lady that has everything!!
BUBBLES FOR YOUR VALENTINE…
Arcadia Brut NV – Normally $23.90 – THIS & NEXT WEEK ONLY $19.90
This wine is made from a blend of Central Otago Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Mid gold in colour. Complex, toasty aromas of citrus and stone fruits, punctuated with bready notes. The Arcadia NV offers a creamy palate, a rich distinctive mouthfeel and a long soft finish... just perfect for weekend brunch.
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