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)

Our featured wine this week is the 2016 Château de Parenchère ($14.99). Located about 25 miles from Saint-Emilion at the crossroads of Gironde and Dordogne, the property that comprises Château de Parenchère rises in the heart of a green and hilly landscape. The wine displays intense red fruit aromas of cassis and black cherry that are balanced out by elegant, soft tannins. It is perfect for the simple dishes you might serve at a mid-week dinner. Pictured, the 2016 Château de Parenchère ($14.99) ... (read more)

Bargains in Burgundy have been rather elusive lately, so we were happy that some of the wines of Dominique Lafon came into our orbit. These wines are perfect as we enter the autumn and winter months, and include the 2018 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Prisse ($27.99), the 2018 Les Héritiers Comte Lafon Macon Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette ($34.99) and the 2018 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Pouilly Fuisse en Chatenay ($47.99). Pictured, the 2018 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Prisse ($27.99) ... (read more)

Every once in a while something special comes along that while not for the everyday, they are always nice to read about. This week Francos Wine Merchants received some of the limited edition wines from both Harlan Estate and BOND Estate Pictured, the 2016 Harlan Estate ($4,500.00) ... (read more)

Now is the time to start to transition our wines towards those with a bit more weight, to go with the comfort foods of fall, and the 2018 Les Héritiers Comte Lafon Macon Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette ($34.99) is a perfect choice. Pictured, the 2018 Les Héritiers Comte Lafon Macon Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette ($34.99) ... (read more)

Labor Day Weekend is here, with summer starting to wind down, and while fall is a wonderful season we hope to have a few more weeks of warm weather before we start to break out the sweaters. But we here at Francos have talked about some fabulous wines over the past couple of months, so let us recap the highlights which will be perfect for your Labor Day Weekend, inclluding the 2019 Terres de Saint Louis Rosé ($13.99), the 2019 Granbazan Albariño ($19.99), the Broadbent Vinho Verde ($9.99), the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99) and more. Pictured, the 2019 Terres de Saint Louis Rosé ($13.99) ... (read more)

Today we are going to set our sights on the 2019 Granbazan Albariño ($19.99). This classic, crisp white wine from the Rias Baixas region in Northwest Spain is 100% Albariño grape. It's a lively, bright wine to enjoy at the end of a warm summer day, and is a great pairing for many foods. Pictured, the 2019 Granbazan Albariño ($19.99) ... (read more)

Today we present you with two wines made from the Gamay grape, the 2019 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien 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 2019 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais ($16.99) ... (read more)

This is the time of year where we seek out wines that offer a refreshing respite from the summer heat and one of these wines is the 2019 Granbazan Albariño ($19.99), produced from the Albariño grape from Spain. Pictured, the 2019 Granbazan Albariño ($19.99) ... (read more)

The 4th of July is the highpoint of summer and whether you are packing up the car and traveling to the beach or only going as far as your backyard Francos Wine Merchants has some perfect wine choices for any destination. Here are the wines we have picked out: the 2019 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc ($30.99), the 2019 Domaines Ott Château de Selle Côtes de Provence ($49.99), the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99) and the 2019 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais ($16.99). Pictured, the 2019 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc ($30.99) ... (read more)

Father's Day is this weekend and some Dads are Wine drinkers and some Dads are Whiskey drinkers, but no matter what is his favorite drink, Francos Wine Merchants has all the best on sale for Father's Day. For wines we have the 2016 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($49.99), the 2018 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($79.99), the 2015 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($149.99), the 2017 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne ($37.99) and the 2017 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($44.99). Pictured, the 2016 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($49.99) ... (read more)

As we put May behind us and head into June, the Summer season is right at our doorstep. While the temperatures beckon us to the backyard, why not throw on your favorite cut of steak and enjoy it with one of the gems of Napa Valley, the 2016 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($44.99). Pictured, the 2016 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($44.99) ... (read more)

Just in time for your Memorial Day Barbeque, Francos Wine Merchants has some new arrivals which are a perfect match for so many of your seafood favorites that may be on the menu this holiday weekend. All from the Loire, they are the 2019 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre ($25.99), the 2018 Luneau Papin Terre de Pierre Muscadet ($22.99) and the 2018 Luneau Papin "La Grange" Vielles Vignes Muscadet ($16.99) Pictured, the 2019 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre ($25.99) ... (read more)

The 2018 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay ($59.99) is an excellent wine to serve with the Mother's Day meal you are preparing. We also recommend our favorite sparkling wine, the Bohigas Cava Reserva ($14.99). Pictured, the 2018 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay ($59.99) ... (read more)

Since trips to the grocery store have basically gone down to once a week, we are often saddled with making dinner with what is at hand or ordering takeout. However you are tackling dinner, we have wines to make the meal more satisfying. Here are two wines to consider: the 2018 Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Cote des Embouffants ($23.99) and the 2017 Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo ($10.99). Pictured, the 2018 Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Cote des Embouffants ($23.99) ... (read more)

Because of the Covid-19 health crisis, we are temporarily suspending our weekly tastings. You can click on "read more" below to read our full statement and also read about our featured Italian wine, the 2016 La Valentina Montepulciano D'Abruzzo "Spelt" ($21.99). ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday February 22nd 1:00-5:00PM as we pour both the 2017 Jordan Chardonnay ($31.99) and the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon ($58.99) and come see why Jordan Vineyard & Winery maintains a relentless quest to improve with every vintage. Pictured, the 2017 Jordan Chardonnay ($31.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday February 1st 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir ($17.99) and the 2018 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir ($29.99). Pictured, the 2018 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir ($17.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday January 25th 1:00-5:00pm as we pour the 2018 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir Sonoma ($29.99) from Sonoma California. Pictured, the 2018 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir Sonoma ($29.99) ... (read more)

Please join us Saturday January 11th 1:00-5:00pm as we pour both the 2019 Muga Rioja Blanco ($15.99) and the 2018 Les Hérétiques ($9.99). Pictured, the 2019 Muga Rioja Blanco ($15.99) ... (read more)

Please join us on Saturday December 21st 1:00-5:00PM for our Weekly Wine Tasting with returning host Mr. Alex Meier-Tomkins, Fine Wine Manager of Slocum & Sons as he pours some of the top wines of the season including the 2015 Joseph Drouhin Vosne Romanée ($74.99), the 2015 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir ($59.99), the 2016 Vietti Barolo Castiglione ($55.99), the 2016 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($108.99), the 2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc ($51.99) and the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99). Pictured, the 2015 Joseph Drouhin Vosne Romanée ($74.99) ... (read more)

Please join us this Saturday November 23rd 1:00-5:00PM as we welcome back as our host Mr. Alex Meier-Tomkins, Fine Wine Manager of Slocum & Sons. Alex will be pouring a selection of outstanding wines for your Thanksgiving dinner, highlighted by: the 2016 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($108.99), the 2016 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir ($74.99), the 2016 Vietti Barolo Castiglione ($55.99) and the 2016 Clemens Busch Vom Roten Schiefer Riesling ($31.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2016 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($108.99).

Please join us Saturday October 19th 1:00-5:00PM as our host Mr. Alex Meier-Tomkins, Fine Wine Manager of Slocum and Sons pours the 2015 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($149.99), along with the 2016 Chanin Los Alamos Chardonnay ($36.99) and the 2016 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir ($74.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2015 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($149.99).

Please join us Saturday October 5th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2016 Fongoli Montefalco Rosso ($17.99). We will also be pouring two other wines that will be perfect for your Fall menu: the 2018 Les Hérétiques ($9.99) and the 2017 Domaine Filliatreau Chateau Fouquet ($18.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2016 Fongoli Montefalco Rosso ($17.99).

Please join us this Saturday September 14th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour both the 2017 Domaine Filliatreau Chateau Fouquet ($18.99) and the 2018 Les Hérétiques ($9.99), two casual country Reds from France ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Domaine Filliatreau Chateau Fouquet ($18.99).

Please join us this Saturday August 24th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99) from the Loire Valley, and the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99) from Austria ... (read more). Pictured, the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99).

Please join us this Saturday August 10th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2019 Wölffer Estate Rosé ($17.99) and the 2019 Wölffer Estate Rosé Summer in a Bottle ($25.99) from the Long Island vineyard of Wölffer Estate ... (read more). Pictured, the 2019 Wölffer Estate Rosé ($17.99).

Please join us this Saturday, July 27th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($21.99) at our Weekly Wine Tasting ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir ($21.99).

Our big news this week is the arrival of 2016 Vintage wines from Bordeaux; be sure to check them out here: 2016 Bordeaux. On Saturday, June 22 1:00-5:00PM, we'll be sampling two wines perfect for your seasonal menus: the 2018 Naia Verdejo ($15.99) and the 2019 St. Michael Eppan Pinot Noir ($16.99) ... (read more). Pictured, one of the newly arrived 2016 Bordeaux, the 2016 Cos D'Estournel ($224.99).

Please join us this Saturday June 8th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2017 Luneau-Papin Clos Des Allées Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($17.99), the perfect wine to enjoy with your fish/shellfish meals. We'll also be pouring the 2016 Valérie Forgues Gamay ($19.99), another terrific find from the Loire Valley ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 Luneau-Papin Clos Des Allées Muscadet Sèvre et Maine ($17.99).

Please join us this Saturday May 18th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour two lovely wines from Jean-Paul Brun, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($16.99) and the 2019 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais ($16.99), as well as a South African red wine, the 2018 The Chocolate Block ($27.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay ($16.99).

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux ($31.99).

Please join us on Saturday, April 6th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour 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 on Saturday, March 9th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99), the 2017 Fongoli Rossofongoli Umbria Rosso ($15.99) and the 2016 Fongoli Montefalco Rosso ($17.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel ($16.99).

Please join us on Saturday, February 16th 1:00-5:00PM as we pour the 2018 Iris Vinyards Pinot Noir ($18.99) and you can taste this fabulous Pinot Noir from Oregon ... (read more). Pictured, the 2018 Iris Vinyards Pinot Noir ($18.99).

Please join us on Saturday, February 2nd 1:00-5:00PM as we open both the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon ($58.99) and the 2016 Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($79.99) ... (read more). Pictured, the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon ($58.99).

Please join us on Saturday January 19th 1:00-5:00PM as we taste the 2017 The Arsonist Red Blend ($19.99), a terrific blend from California ... (read more). Pictured, the 2017 The Arsonist Red Blend ($19.99).