Today we present you with two wines made from the Gamay grape, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien "Vieilles Vignes" Beaujolais ($16.99) and the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99). Because you can chill the wine without muting the true flavor of the grape, Gamay wine is perfect for a hot summer day. Pictured, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien "Vieilles Vignes" Beaujolais ($16.99) ... (read more)

The Family & Staff at Francos Wine Merchants would like to thank all our customers for their patience during our temporary closure. We had hoped that the worst would be behind us after a few weeks; since that is not the case, we came up with a plan of operation that we feel will allow us to safely serve the community.

On Tuesday April 7th, Francos Wine Merchants re-opened. Please note our adjusted hours are now Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm; Francos is Closed Sundays & Mondays.

We are offering the Free Local Delivery, Curbside Service and FedEx Delivery.

If this is your first time ordering during the Covid-19 crisis, please click thru to our Newsletter Page to view the details on all of our services ... (read more)

This week we are recommending a fabulous white wine from Burgundy, the 2018 Louis Max Chablis Saint Jean ($23.99). It pairs well with oysters and seafood, and also with simple goat cheese or even a creamy, rich wedge of gruyere. Pictured, the 2018 Louis Max Chablis Saint Jean ($23.99) ... (read more)

Our wine of the week is the Broadbent Vinho Verde ($9.99), a wine to pair with your casual dinners and backyard get-togethers. This delicious white wine from Portugal is perfect for summer weather. Pictured, the Broadbent Vinho Verde ($9.99) ... (read more)

Summer has officially started, and while this year gatherings may be more subdued that usual, what has not changed is the arrival of some of our favorite wines of the summer season including the classic wine of summer, rosé. This week we are featuriing a wine from one of the most prized vineyards of Domaines Ott in Provence, the 2019 Domaines Ott Château de Selle Côtes de Provence ($49.99). Pictured, the 2019 Domaines Ott Château de Selle Côtes de Provence ($49.99) ... (read more)

This week we are featuring the wines of Domain Eden: the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99) and the 2016 Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon ($42.99), from South of San Francisco in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pictured, the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99) ... (read more)

The temperatures are rising and as the mercury goes up our minds wander to wines that will cool us down. Enter Rosé, whether it's classic Rosé from Provence or a New World Rosé from the states, it's always a harbinger of summertime. Here are some favorites that we have in stock now: the 2019 Aix Rosé ($19.99), the 2019 Minuty Cotes de Provence Rosé ($19.99), the 2019 Miraval Rosé ($24.99), the 2019 Wölffer Estate Rosé ($17.99) and the 2019 Wölffer Estate Rosé Summer in a Bottle ($25.99) Pictured, the 2019 Aix Rosé ($19.99) ... (read more)

Nothing beats the flavor of a delicious Red Burgundy and even better when it's at an attractive price. Last week we had some luck from Domaine Tollot-Beaut with the 2017 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne ($37.99). Pictured, the 2017 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne ($37.99) ... (read more)

Don't let dinners become humdrum while you are at home; there are always ways to spice up your meals and a tasty bottle of wine goes a long way in doing just that. We will always be here with suggestions no matter what is on the menu; here are three suggestions: the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99), the 2017 The Arsonist Red Blend ($19.99) and the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99). Pictured, the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99) ... (read more)

We are all at home every night. Some nights we have made it to the supermarket and have everything at hand to follow a recipe; some nights it's whatever can be made with what is in the pantry; and some nights we are supporting our local restaurants and picking up take-out. However you are managing your meals there are always some good wine choices that can accompany them. Here are a few suggestions: the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99), the 2019 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio ($14.99), the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($21.99) and the 2018 Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône ($13.99). Pictured, the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99) ... (read more)

Come take a trip to Spain and please join us Saturday February 29th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Petalos del Bierzo ($19.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday February 15th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour both the 2018 Garofoli Farnio Rosso Piceno ($11.99) and the 2018 Château d'Oupia ($11.99). Pictured, the 2018 Garofoli Farnio Rosso Piceno ($11.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday February 1st 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2016 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($64.99) the 2016 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($108.99) and the 2015 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($149.99). Pictured, the 2016 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($64.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday January 18th 1:00-5:00pm as we pour both the 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera ($19.99) and the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99). Pictured, the 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera ($19.99) ... (read more)

The holiday week leading up to New Year's Eve always seems to go by quickly, and you don't want to be caught short. If you still are in need of Champagne for your celebration then look no further than the 2008 Louis Roederer Cristal ($224.99), the Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée ($59.99), or the . Pictured, the 2008 Louis Roederer Cristal ($224.99) ... (read more)

Thanksgiving is upon us and we have many recommendations to help you celebrate the holiday, starting with the Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne ($48.99). And we'll have a Wine Tasting on Saturday November 30th 1:00-5:00PM when we will be pouring the newly arrived 2016 Château de Parenchère ($14.99). Pictured, the Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne ($48.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday November 16th 1:00-5:00PM as we welcome host Mr. Alex Meier-Tomkins, Fine Wine Manager of Slocum & Sons as he pours these two terrific wines from Flowers Vineyards & Winery: the 2017 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99) and the 2017 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($44.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($41.99).

Please join us Saturday October 12th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99) and the 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera ($19.99), two wines from Southern Italy ... (read more). Pictured, the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99).

Please join us this Saturday September 21st 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99), the 2016 Domaine Eden Pinot Noir ($39.99) and the 2016 Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon ($42.99), all from Domaine Eden located South of San Francisco in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains ... (read more). Pictured, the 2015 Domaine Eden Chardonnay ($27.99).

Please join us this Saturday August 31st 1:00-5:00PM as we pour both the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99) and the 2018 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir ($17.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99).

Please join us this Saturday August 17th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour two Italian wines: the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99) and the 2019 St. Michael Eppan Pinot Noir ($16.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99).

Please join us this Saturday, August 3rd 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99) at our Weekly Wine Tasting, and see for yourself how fabulous this wine would be at your summer dinner table ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99).

On Saturday, June 29 1:00-5:00PM, we'll be pouring four wines perfect for July 4th: the 2017 Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Gras Moutons ($18.99), the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99), the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99) and the 2018 Les Hérétiques ($9.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Gras Moutons ($18.99).

If you are cooking out for Father's Day, you may want to stop by our Weekly Wine Tasting this Saturday, June 15th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the newly arrived vintages of the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99) and the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($21.99). Also, be sure to check out our recently arrived Older Vintage Bordeaux Wines ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99).

Please join us this Saturday, May 25th 1:00-5:00PM as our guest host Mr. Matthew Barcewicz from Skurnik Wines & Spirits pours an incredible selection of German wines: the 2017 Kruger Rumpf Riesling Trocken ($17.99), the 2017 Kruger Rumpf Munsterer Rheinberg Riesling Kabinett ($19.99), the 2017 Spreitzer Riesling 101 ($16.99), the 2017 Von Winning Riesling Trocken ($19.99) and the 2017 Selbach Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett ($24.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Kruger Rumpf Riesling Trocken ($17.99).

Please join us this Saturday May 11th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour both the 2017 Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Gras Moutons ($18.99) and the 2015 Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Clisson ($24.99), two wines from the Domaine de la Pépière in France's Loire Valley ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Gras Moutons ($18.99).

Please join us on Saturday, April 20th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir ($17.99), and the 2017 Jean Paul Thevenet Morgon "Vieilles Vignes" ($19.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir ($17.99).

Please join us on Saturday, March 16th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera ($19.99) from the Tascante Estate on the island of Sicily ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera ($19.99).

Please join us on Saturday, February 23rd 1:00-5:00PM as we open the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99) and the 2017 Masseria Li Veli Passamante ($14.99) from Apulia in Southern Italy ... (read more). Pictured, the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99).

Please join us on Saturday, February 9th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir ($29.99) and you can taste the fabulous effort from the Drew Family for yourself ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir ($29.99).

Please join us on Saturday January 26th 1:00-5:00PM as we open both the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($16.99) and the 2017 Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($21.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($16.99).