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Mobile Website!On May 10th, 2011, we launched new enhancements to the website to improve the usability and maintainability, including adding support for mobile devices, meaning: You can now shop our website from your smartphone! Try it now!
Superbowl Sunday & February 4 TastingWhether you are a Giants fan, a Patriots fan or a commercial fan, Superbowl Sunday is your day. For wine, we suggest the Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 56 ($13.99) and the 2009 First Press Cabernet Sauvignon ($14.99). On Saturday February 4th, we'll be tasting the 2009 Cousiño-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99). (Read more). January 28 TastingPlease join us this Saturday, January 28th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, for our weekly wine tasting. This week we will be sampling the 2009 Cazin Le Petit Chambord Cour-Cheverny ($14.99) and the 2010 Pulenta Wines La Flor Malbec ($13.99). (Read more). Wine Dinner February 13th with Sophia ThanischWe are delighted to announce that Sofia Thanisch, owner of the fabled German wine estate of Weingut Wwe Dr. H. Thanisch, will be visiting New Canaan on Monday, February 13th. A wine dinner, hosted by Sofia herself and featuring her excellent wines, will be held at Chef Luis Restaurant on Elm Street. (Read more).
Single Malt ScotchNothing takes the chill off of January like a finely crafted Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, and we are extremely proud of our comprehensive selection of Single Malt Scotch. Today, we'd like to share a couple of our favorites with you: the Dalmore 12yr ($36.99) and the Dalwhinnie 15yr ($49.99). (Read about them). Great Wines for Winter & January 21 TastingWith winter upon us, we turn to warming fare and casual wines. Two we highly recommend are the 2010 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay ($14.99) and the 2010 Pulenta Wines La Flor Malbec ($13.99). On Saturday, January 21st we'll be tasting the 2010 Trenel Saint-Véran ($19.99) and the 2009 First Press Cabernet Sauvignon ($14.99). (Read more). January Specials & January 14 TastingRead about our January Cellar Specials (listed above) and our Saturday tasting of the 2009 Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico ($11.99) and the Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 56 ($13.99). (Read more). Winter Wines & January 7 TastingThe New Year has arrived with a chill, and we have two truly excellent winter wine choices to start out the year: the 2010 Loring Wine Company Parmelee-Hill Vineyard Chardonnay ($44.99) and the 2009 Château Cap de Faugeres Cotes de Castillon ($23.99). And on Saturday, January 7th we'll be tasting the 2009 Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne ($16.99). (Read more). Krug Grande Cuvée Tasting & Holiday DeadlinesJoin us Saturday from 1 to 5pm as we sample the fine Krug Grande Cuvée ($131.99). (Read more). Vintage Port Tasting: December 10 TastingJoin us Saturday from 1 to 5pm as we sample a fine selection of wines from some of the great Port houses. (Read more). Pouring Champagne all Weekend Long!
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Ring in the New Year!
It's hard to believe 2010 has come to a close but Francos Wine Merchants is ready to help you ring in 2011 with a fine selection of Champagne. (Read more).
Merry Christmas from Francos!
We are down to the last shopping day before Christmas and we just wanted to let you know that Francos Wine Merchants will be open till 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve for all your last minute needs. Whether you are searching for a gift or for some wine for your Holiday table, the Francos staff is here to help! (Read more).
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Francos for Christmas!
Whether you are searching for gifts or searching for wines to serve at Christmas, you'll find it all here at Francos Wine Merchants. (Read more).
Port for the Holidays!
There is nothing quite like a glass of port after dinner on a cold winter night with family and friends, and we have some spectacular offerings including Graham 20yr Tawny ($56.99), 2003 Croft ($72.99) and 1991 Dows ($103.99). (Read more).
A Gift Giving Idea
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)
Single Malt Scotch for the Holidays!
Single Malt Scotch choices for the holidays include: the Oban 14yr ($52.99), the Lagavulin 16yr ($64.99), the Balvenie 17yr Madeira Cask ($109.99) and the Glenfarclas 25yr ($129.99). (Read more).
Holiday Gift Ideas from Francos Wine Merchants!
The Larmandier-Bernier Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru ($49.99) and the Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru ($54.99) are two Champagnes that make great holiday gifts. Or consider the 2001 Château Lanessan Haut-Médoc ($24.99) from Bordeaux or the 2007 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir ($22.99) from California. (Read more).
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December 11 Tasting: Krug Grande Cuvée
Join us this Saturday, December 11th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, as we sample the seminal Krug Grande Cuvée ($131.99) - Wine Spectator's #1 Champagne of the season. (Read more).
Our 77th Holiday Sale!
Read more about our Cellar Specials (at the top of this page), as the featured wines of our 77th Holiday Sale. (Read more).
December 3 & 4 Tastings: Veuve Clicquot & 2008 Louis Jadot Burgundy
For Holiday Stroll Weekend we have two tastings: on Friday, the Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($43.99), and on Saturday, 2008 Louis Jadot Burgundy including the 2008 Jadot Puligny-Montrachet ($47.99), the 2008 Jadot Meursault Genevrières ($66.99), the 2008 Jadot Corton-Charlemagne ($106.99), the 2008 Jadot Côte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain ($21.99), the 2008 Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges ($39.99) and the 2008 Jadot Pommard Clos de la Commaraine ($46.99). (Read more).
Great Wines for Thanksgiving!
We have your Thanksgiving wine choices covered including the 2009 Dr. Crusius Traiser Riesling ($16.99), the 2008 William Fevre Champs Royaux Chablis ($19.99), the 2008 Jadot Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse ($29.99), the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau ($8.99) and Orin Swift's 2010 The Prisoner ($39.99). (Read more).
November 20 Tasting: November Specials
Join us Saturday afternoon, November 20th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, as we sample our November Specials. (Read more here) and above.
November 18 Tasting: German Wines
Join us Thursday evening, November 18th, between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, as we sample a selection of fine German wines including the 2009 Diehl Spätburgunder ($13.99). (Read more).
November 13 Tasting: The Prisoner
Orin Swift's 2010 The Prisoner ($39.99) has arrived just in time for Thanksgiving, and we're going to be sampling it here this Saturday. (Read more).
October 30 Tasting: Happy Yelloween
There's no better way to celebrate the night of spooks and spirits than with Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($43.99), France's foremost sparkling wine, so come to our tasting this Saturday. (Read more).
October 23 Tasting: Flowers Wines
This week we'll be sampling the wines from the acclaimed Flowers Vineyards, the 2008 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($39.99) and the 2008 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($39.99). (Read more).
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch!
We are showcasing the Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskies this month. Check out the Balvenie 12yr DoubleWood ($48.99), the Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask ($57.99) and the Balvenie 15yr Single Barrel ($67.99). (Read more).
October 16 2010 Tasting
Join us this Saturday, October 16th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM as we sample the 2009 Château Calissanne Blanc ($12.99) and the 2006 Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne ($35.99), the latter one of our October cellar specials. (Read more).
Columbus Day Weekend Tasting!
Join us this Saturday, October 9th, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM as we sample two delicious Italian wines in honor of Columbus Day, the 2009 Vietti Roero Arneis ($19.99), a delicious white wine, and the 2008 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico ($19.99) a remarkable red wine from Tuscany. (Read more).
Felsner Grüner Veltliner Returns!
The immensely popular Felsner wines have returned just in time for autumn. We are featuring the 2009 Felsner Grüner Veltliner ($12.99) and the 2010 Felsner Grüner Veltliner Lössterrassen ($14.99). (Read more).
Last of the Summer Rosé!
Summer is now winding down, but it's not over yet, and we have some delicious rosé wines for the remaining warm sunny days. We are featuring the 2009 Muga Rioja Rosado ($11.99), the 2009 Clos d'Alari Rosé ($13.99) and the 2009 Château Calissanne Rosé ($14.99). (Read more).
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 ($12.99) and the 2007 Olivier Lemasson Les Vins Contés Gama-Sutra ($14.99). (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 2010 Pepiere Muscadet sur Lie Clos des Briords ($14.99), the 2009 Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé ($24.99), the 2010 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais L'Ancien ($15.99) and the 2010 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 ($41.99) and the Cardhu 12yr ($36.99). (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 2009 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 2010 Domaine Begude Pinot Rosé ($12.99) 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 ($14.99), 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 ($19.99), the 2009 Duckhorn Decoy Merlot ($21.99), and the 2010 Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon ($21.99). (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 2009 Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge ($14.99). (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 ($60.99)) and 2009 David Bruce Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($24.99). (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 (2009 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 ($52.99) and the Lagavulin 16yr ($64.99). (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).
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 2009 Edna Valley Chardonnay ($12.99), the 2010 Virginie Taunt Sauvignon Blanc ($13.99), the 2010 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 ($79.99), 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 2009 Mil Piedras Malbec ($9.99), the 2008 Ben Marco Malbec ($15.99), and the 2009 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 2009 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($15.99) and the 2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin ($15.99). (Read more)
Marietta Old Vine Red Returns!
The venerable favorite, Marietta Old Vine Red Lot Number 56 ($13.99), has returned to Francos Wine Merchants, and we could not be more excited to see it again! (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 ($52.99) and the Lagavulin 16yr ($64.99). (Read more)
2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy
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
Roederer Estate ($19.99), NonVintage Gruet Blanc De Noirs ($16.99), and the Gruet Brut ($14.99), among Other White Sparkling, and champagnes from Veuve Clicquot, Larmandier-Bernier, and the 2002 Dom Perignon ($159.99) are sure to delight. Read the details.
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