Browse

Search

Type

Variety

Country

Vintage

Region

Appellation

Producer

Name

Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are hosted in the store weekly on Saturdays from 1-5 PM

Signup for our email list to be notified as as our weekly tastings are announced.

April 20th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2019 Sierra Cantabria Crianza Rioja

    (sale price $21.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Sierra Cantabria Crianza is the flagship age-classified Rioja bottling produced by the Eguren family of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. The Eguren family are one of the few (if not the only) families in Rioja that produce an estate grown and bottled Crianza from a single village. This helps produce the intense cherry flavor with toasted notes of cocoa and coffee. This wine enjoys a powerful mid-palate and a balance finish of oak and fruit

  • 2023 Alexander Valley Vineyard Gewürz

    (sale price $18.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    From the Wetzel family of Alexander Valley Vineyards fame comes this Gewürztraminer from Mendocino County, CA. This wine enjoys an enticing perfume and floral nose with nuances of stone fruit and citrus. In the glass there are spicy flavors of apple, pear and grapefruit. Perfect with salty, bold or spicy food, you can pair this wine with most any dish that has heat or natural salinity.

April 13th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2023 La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet

    (sale price $14.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - Inactive

    This pleasant and refreshing white wine hails from the Coteaux du Languedoc where the soil is a clay, limestone mixture. Here the Picpoul de Pinet grapes thrives during the warm days and cool nights to off a wine filled with aromas of pear and citrus. On the palate, a slight roundness appears followed by a bright and zesty finish.

  • 2022 Les Hérétiques

    (sale price $11.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    André Iché, who passed away in 2007, was an ardent disciple of natural wines and a pioneer of great wine in the Languedoc. Fortunately for the natural wine movement his family continues his passion. André personified the region and was a leader in elevating it from a producer of bulk wines to a region of wines reflective of its ancient vines and wonderful terroir. Les Hérétiques is is a blend of 80% Carignan grape and 20% Grenache and a thoughtful choice for those looking to expand their palate. It has a very floral personality and works perfectly with casual warm weather menus including any fare off the grill.

April 6th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay

    (sale price $34.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Winemaker Darrin Low (previously at Flowers Vineyards) is now winemaker at Domaine Anderson and brings you this incredible Chardonnay. The Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay is alive with aromas of tangerine peel and grilled peaches. The palate is crisp with a focus on Meyer lemon and baked apple notes. This Chardonnay has depth, energy and balance and completes is journey with a long and refreshing finish.

  • 2022 Averaen Pinot Noir

    (sale price $29.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Experience the essence of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir in this vibrant rendition, bursting with succulent, ripe fruit flavors. Picture luscious notes of dark cherry, cranberry, and blackberry, intertwined with hints of black tea, anise, blood orange, and vanilla, creating a tapestry of complexity. Its plush texture envelops the palate, while a lively acidity dances through, ensuring a dynamic and invigorating experience. This wine embodies focus, energy, and zest, delivering a truly electrifying sensation with every sip.

March 30th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhône

    (sale price $37.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    What better way to warm up a cool evening then with the plush, luscious and generously fleshy feel of this fantastic effort from Beaucastel. This wine sourced from 80 year old vines is just outside the Chateauneuf boundary. The Coudoulet de Beaucastel is so incredibly long and rich you will find it difficult to believe it is a Cotes du Rhone. Start to gather your recipes because you will want them at the ready when the mercury starts to drop and you are ready to open up wines of a heartier nature.

  • Ramos Pinto Lagrima

    (sale price $24.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Ramos Pinto Lágrima Porto is made from a careful selection of white grapes that offer freshness and aromas of honey and flowers. Predominantly golden in color, this port draws you in with floral aromas of chamomile and orange blossom with bits of honey. The light, unctuous palate enjoys flavors of ripe fruit and intense freshness.

  • 2022 Domaine Chavet La Côte Menetou-Salon

    (sale price $22.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Chavet family has been growing vines in the heart of the Menetou-Salon since the 17th century. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is grown from vines that thrive in the regions clay- limestone soil. Pale gold in color, this wine opens up with a fresh nose of mineral notes. The Lemony of aromas give this wine a fresh and elegant style leading into a clean, crisp finish. This wine is perfect for those who love the bright flavors if the Loire and a great alternative to Sancerre.

March 23th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2022 Clos Henri Otira Sauvignon Blanc

    (sale price $23.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Named after the Otiran Glaciation period, this wine greets you with hints of sliced lemon and pineapple. The wine itself is full and layered with flavors of mango and white fruit. The density on the palate is enhanced by the crisp, mineral finish not unlike the glacial soil in which the vines grow. Serve this up with your favorite snapper or white fish recipe, or a delicious plate of fresh oysters.

  • 2021 Domaine D'Ouréa Tire Bouchon

    (sale price $15.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Hailing from the Southern Rhône, Domaine D’Ouréa sends us the Tire Bouchon Red. Located on the sandy banks of the river Ouvèze, this red wine is blend of classic Rhône grapes such as Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan and Aramon. The result is a wine that gives off a flowery nose of peony and cherry blossom with notes of fresh fruit in the mouth along with a slight hint of spice.

March 16th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Isola del Satiro Rosso

    (sale price $15.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Sicily strikes gold with this amazing red blend of Nero d’Avola and Perricone. The striking red and violet color is the first inviting characteristic of this wine followed by aromas of dark berry. On the palate, ripe raspberry, red cherry and a light note of spice stimulate your tongue. The soft, delicate tannins carry through to a smooth, long, satisfying finish.

  • 2021 Château Saint Roch Old Vines White

    (sale price $15.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    This wine is a delicious and solid blend of 60% Grenache Gris and 40% Roussanne from the village of Maury in the Roussillon. The inviting flaxen hue of this wine leads you into aromas of lime zest and ripe pear. The round white fruit flavors are precise and ready to pair with any chicken or hearty white fish off the grill. Of course if sushi, shellfish or vegetarian cuisine is on the menu, this wine can easily adapt.

March 9th 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais

    (sale price $18.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Made from Gamay grape, this wonderful bottle from Jean-Paul Brun is always a welcome favorite with us. Not only is this wine fantastic because Jean-Paul Brun works in a natural fashion (using only natural yeast, no pesticides and no added sulfites) it is also great with any chicken dish - either roasted or sautéed - as well as a variety of red meats.

  • 2022 Jean Paul Brun Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay

    (sale price $18.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Acclaimed winemaker Jean-Paul Brun favors us once more with this delicious Chardonnay from Beaujolais. If you are unfamiliar with the wines of Jean Paul Brun then it is time to aquaint yourself. Here is a man who knows how to work the land. Working in a natural fashion, Jean Paul Brun uses only natural yeast, no pesticides, and no added sulfites. Creamy and flavorful, the Jean-Paul Brun Chardonnay perfectly balances lively tropical and citrus fruit notes with smooth vanilla, leading to a long, elegant finish.

March 2nd 2024 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay

    (sale price $36.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    For over 25 years Frank Family Vineyards has been sending us the best of what Napa has to offer and their Carneros Chardonnay is no exception. Drawing you in with aromas of toasted brioche and lemon peel, you will find that once it reaches your palate, the wine is full-bodied with a creamy yet balanced feel in the mouth with a lively acidity and nuanced hints of yellow apple, pear and melon. .

  • 2020 Altano Rewilding Edition

    (sale price $19.99)

    buy now add to wishlist

    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Altano Rewilding Edition is a blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca from grapes grown in Symington family properties. Deep Crimson in color, this wine offers up a nose of red fruit and raspberry. Enjoying a good body weight, this wine is seasoned with peppery tannins that provide a taut structure with ripe succulent flavors.

130 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT | 203.966.9571 | info@francoswine.com
Hours: Tue-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm | Privacy Policy | ©2001-2023 by Francos Wine Merchants