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Food Friendly Spanish Wines!
Spanish wines are famed and respected for their propensity for pairing alongside a wide variety of dishes, and we have some delicious suggestions for your summer menus. This week's suggestions are: the 2008 Botani Moscatel Seco ($14.99) and the 2003 Señorio de Villarrica Reserva Rioja ($17.99). (Read more).
Great French Wines for August!
The Dog Days of August are upon us, and the warm weather calls for refreshing and fun wines. This week's suggestions are: the 2009 Château Calissanne Blanc ($14.99) and the 2007 Olivier Lemasson Les Vins Contés Gama-Sutra ($16.99). (Read more).
Louis Max Beaucharme!
Great everyday wines from Louis Max have arrived, and we'll be tasting them this Saturday, August 14, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM here at Francos Wine Merchants: the 2009 Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay Bourgogne ($10.99) and the 2008 Louis Max Beaucharme Pinot Noir Bourgogne ($10.99). (Read more).
Louis/Dressner Wines Redux!
By popular demand we're once again sampling the wines from importer Louis/Dressner. Check out the 2009 Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sur Lie ($13.99), the 2009 Clos des Briords Muscadet ($14.99), the 2008 Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé ($22.99), the 2009 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais L'Ancien ($14.99) and the 2009 Jean-Paul Brun Côte de Brouilly ($19.99). We invite you to join us this Saturday, July 31st, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM as we sample these delicious French wines. (Read more).
Single Malt Scotch Specials!
Check out this week's single malt scotch specials: the Black Bottle ($22.99), the Tobermory 10yr ($26.99) and the Cardhu 12yr ($35.99).
(Read more).
Sidewalk Sale Tasting!
Saturday, July 17th, is the annual Sidewalk Sale & Village Fair. Please join us for our weekly tasting from 1:00 to 5:00 PM when we will be sampling some delicious summer wines: the 2009 Fuzelo Vinho Verde ($5.99), the 2009 Muga Rioja Rosado ($11.99) and the 2007 Mil Piedras Malbec ($9.99).
(Read more).
Happy 4th of July!
Two interesting wines for the summer season which we would like to highlight are the 2009 Domaine Begude Pinot Rosé ($10.99) and the 2007 Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99).
(Read more).
Summer Wines
Summer weather suggest different menus, and lots of outdoor cooking on the grill. We have put together three wine lists, for Summer Red Wines, Summer White Wines and Summer Rosé Wines, to suggest some good choices for the season. You can find all three lists on our Summer Wines page.
The Return of Orogeny Pinot Noir!
Always a welcome sight, the 2007 Orogeny Pinot Noir ($19.99) has returned, and we are pleased to offer it, on sale, here at Francos Wine Merchants.
(Read more).
Veuve Clicquot Tasting Friday (June 18th)!
Join us this Friday, June 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM as we sample the esteemed NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($39.99). We'll also have our usual Satureday afternoon tasting. (Read more).
Great Gifts Wines!
For Father's Day we put together some great gift ideas including the 2007 Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99) and The 2007 Olivier Lemasson Les Vins Contés Gama-Sutra ($16.99), both excellent Summer Red Wines, and some fine Single Malt Scotches. (Read more).
Duckhorn Decoy Tasting! (June 12th Tasting)
Please join us this Saturday, June 12th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM for our weekly, in-store wine tasting. We will be tasting the Duckhorn Decoy Wines, meant to drink early: the 2009 Duckhorn Decoy Sauvignon Blanc ($15.99), the 2007 Duckhorn Decoy Merlot ($22.99), and the 2008 Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon ($22.99). (Read more).
June 5th Tasting!
Please join us this Saturday, June 5th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM for our weekly, in-store wine tasting. This week we will sample the 2008 Botani Moscatel Seco ($14.99), the 2009 Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux Blanc ($11.99), and the 2005 Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge ($12.99). (Read more).
2007 Justin Isosceles Tasting! (May 29 Tasting)
We are very pleased to have Mr. Stephen Greenwood — Northeast Manager of the San Francisco Wine Exchange — hosting our In Store Tasting this Saturday, May 29, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. We will be tasting 2007 Justin Isosceles ($54.99)) and 2006 David Bruce Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($25.99). (Read more).
Three Countries, Three Wines (May 22 tasting)
Join us this Saturday May 22 between 1:00 and 5:00 PM when we will be sampling a selection of wines from Spain (2003 Señorio de Villarrica Reserva Rioja ($17.99)), France (2008 Henri Bourgeois Les Bonnes Bouches Sancerre ($20.99)) and California (2008 Crosby Cabernet Sauvignon ($9.99)) that you will definitely want to consider for your upcoming Summer menus. (Read more).
Single Malt Scotch Specials for May
We have some spectacular Classic Malts on sale this month including the Oban 14yr ($62.39) and the Lagavulin 16yr ($65.99). (Read more).
New Arrivals for Spring!
Spring weather calls for spring wines, and we have some excellent new arrivals including the 2009 Finca Venta de Don Quijote Blanco ($6.99), the 2007 Plume Bleue ($11.99) and the 2008 Crosby Cabernet Sauvignon ($9.99). (Read more).
Thursday Wine Tasting (April 29)
April 29th marked the second annual New Canaan Design District Benefit, and we sampled two extraordinary wines that evening:
the 2009 Château Calissanne Rosé ($14.99), a delicious spring and summer wine from the Provence in France, and
the 2006 Castello Di Bossi Chianti Classico ($16.99) from Italy, a shining example of Tuscany's signature Sangiovese varietal. (Read more).
More Spring Wines Under $15
As grilling season starts up, we here at Francos Wine Merchants like to keep an eye out for excellent, affordable wines for the season, and we're pleased to offer some of our favorites:
the 2008 Edna Valley Chardonnay ($9.99), the 2009 Virginie Taunt Sauvignon Blanc ($13.99), the 2008 Block Nine Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir ($11.99) and the 2006 Vista TN Touriga Nacional Reserva ($11.99). (Read more).
18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Sale
Some of the finest whiskies are the rare 18-year-olds, and the extra care and effort involved in aging these further helps to develop some truly spectacular scotch. On sale now are the Talisker 18yr ($79.99), the Glenlivet 18yr ($84.99), the Bunnahabhain 18yr ($84.99) and the Glenmorangie 18yr ($89.99), all excellent whiskies and among our favorites. (Read more).
Malbec Mania!
We have three outstanding Argentinean Malbecs on sale now: the 2007 Mil Piedras Malbec ($9.99), the 2008 Ben Marco Malbec ($15.99), and the 2007 Catena Malbec ($17.99).
(Read more) about these remarkable wines.
Wetzel Family Estate presents Alexander Valley Vineyards!
We are proud to showcase some of the excellent wines from Alexander Valley Vineyards and we have two of them featured on sale this month, the 2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99) and
the 2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin ($16.99). (Read more)
Marietta Old Vine Red Returns!
The venerable favorite, NonVintage Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 52 ($12.99), has returned to Francos Wine Merchants, and we could not be more excited to see it again! (Read more)
A Fine New Offering from Bordeaux!
The 2006 Château Haut-Beauséjour Saint-Estèphe ($22.99) is a truly remarkable wine. Jean-Claude Rouzaud, president of Champagne Louis Roederer, founded the vineyard in 1992 after he acquired and combined the acclaimed vineyards of Château Picard and Château Beauséjour. The resulting wine is a beautiful example of Saint-Estèphe Bordeaux. (Read more)
More Single Malt Scotch Specials
Still on sale are the Michel Couvreur 12yr ($64.99) and the Michel Couvreur 12yr Pale Single-Single ($89.99), rare offerings from Belgian wine-maker and Burgundy resident Michel Couvreur who makes his whisky in the Scottish Highlands. (Read more)
Also on sale is the Black Bottle ($22.99), an enigmatic pure malt. Smooth and well balanced, this carefully crafted blend combines fresh, honeyed aromas with delightfully smoky flavors and a long, warming finish. In addition, still on sale are the Oban 14yr ($62.39) and the Lagavulin 16yr ($65.99). (Read more)
An Amazing Transaction:
On November 10th Francos Wine Merchants cornered the 2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy market. Represented is a cross section of Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. (Read more)
Champagne and Other white sparkling wines
NonVintage Roederer Estate ($19.99), NonVintage Gruet Blanc De Noirs ($16.99), and the NonVintage Gruet Brut ($16.99), among Other White Sparkling, and champagnes from Veuve Clicquot, Larmandier-Bernier, and the 2000 Dom Perignon ($194.99) are sure to delight. Read the details.
Gift Giving
Our most popular gift idea - the one bottle package of NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($39.99) - is back again! Send it anywhere in the United States via FedEx Ground for just $49.99, including tax and shipping. (read more)
Thinking of giving a Mixed Case of wine as a gift, but don't know the wines to choose? You can have someone on the Francos Staff make the selection for you. Simply choose from several different price point catagories, and we put the gift together for you! (read more)
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