Winter recipes are in full swing — stews, braised short ribs, ragouts, and ratatouille. All are recipes that cook slowly over several hours as the flavors gradually meld together to a hearty meal. This is a good time to select wines that are also a blend, and one region where we can always find such wines is the Rhône. This brings us to the 2019 Marcel Richaud a la Source ($19.99). Pictured, the 2019 Marcel Richaud a la Source ($19.99) ... (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)

While 2021 has arrived, it has already taught us that we can't quite unbuckle our seatbelts yet. This makes for a perfect time to fall back on our comfort food recipes and pair your meal with a wine that holds just as much comfort. Where better to find wines such as this than where both such food and wines co-exist, Italy. Our wine of choice is the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99). Pictured, the 2019 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca ($19.99) ... (read more)

We are down to the last few days and if you are behind on your gift shopping or wines for the holiday, Francos is ready to help with some last minute gift ideas. For the Wine Lovers on your list we suggest the 2015 Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino ($79.99) from Italy or the 2018 Bachelet Monnot Chassange Montrachet ($76.99) from Burgundy, France. Read about these wines, and our other ideas for your holiday gift giving. Pictured, the 2015 Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino ($79.99) ... (read more)

December is underway, holiday crunch time is approaching, and Francos Wine Merchants is ready to help you with all your holiday shopping needs. Newly arrived this week is the 2019 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay ($69.99)). Another new arrival is the 2018 Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin ($79.99), a wine that needs no introduction, and if you need some sparkle to your holiday we recommend the Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne ($48.99). Pictured, the 2019 Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay ($69.99) ... (read more)

Thanksgiving is upon us and if you are still in need of selecting your holiday wine or perhaps in need of stocking up on a few last minute items, Francos Wine Merchants is here to help. We have many suggestions for you, from Champagne to start things off in a celebratory way (the Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne ($48.99)), to red or white wine, and finally port to end the night (2003 Croft Vintage Port ($72.99)). Pictured, the Pol Roger Reserve Brut Champagne ($48.99) ... (read more)

November is moving along and Thanksgiving is gradually creeping upon us. While there are many wine choices you can make for this meal, we think Burgundy offers some excellent choices including these: the 2017 Jadot Gevrey Chambertin ($69.99), the 2017 Jadot Gevrey Chambertin ($69.99), the 2017 Louis Jadot Meursault ($69.99), the 2018 Bachelet Monnot Chassange Montrachet ($76.99), 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 2017 Jadot Gevrey Chambertin ($69.99) ... (read more)

This week we are focusing on the 2018 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée ($34.99). Named after Mount Jefferson located in the Cascade Range, this wine is crafted in a vibrant and expressive style, and pairs well with something simple like Salmon with a sauté of wild fall mushrooms, or fancy like a Spiced Squab with Onion Compote. Pictured, the 2018 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée ($34.99) ... (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 2020 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 2020 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2019 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 2019 Les Hérétiques ($10.99). 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)