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If you didn't plan a winter getaway this week, don't worry — Francos Wine Merchants has a delicious escape to Italy for you! The Friuli region in northern Italy is home to some truly incredible wines, and if you haven't explored them yet, now's the perfect time. Tunella Winery is situated in the far eastern region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Northeastern Italy. Its origins date back to the 1960s when Min Zorzettig, a tenant farmer, began producing wine. With the support of his three sons he expanded into commercial wine production. His son Livio established a 23-hectare winery; after his passing, his wife Gabriella continued the legacy and later passed it on to their sons, Massimo and Marco. Massimo manages the wine cellars and Marco oversees the vineyards. Since 2002, the winery has been known as Tunella, named after the vineyard where their farmhouse is located. One standout from their portfolio is the 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99), a stunning expression of Friuli's winemaking excellence. This Pinot Noir showcases delicate aromas of wild berries, cherries, and subtle floral notes, beautifully balanced with hints of spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, it's silky and refined, with bright acidity and a lingering finish that leaves you craving another sip. While this wine is delightful on its own, it truly shines when paired with a delicious meal. For an authentic Friulian experience, try it with a regional favorite of Fruili, Frico e Polenta. Of course, if you're in the mood for something hearty and comforting, this wine also pairs beautifully with a rustic classic like Chicken or the rich, savory flavors of Stuffed Peppers where the wine enhances every bite with its elegant balance and depth. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99) along with the 2023 Clos Henri Otira Sauvignon Blanc ($23.99) — a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pictured, the 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99) ... (read more)

Today, we're headed to Argentina where the high-altitude, sun-soaked vineyards of Mendoza produce wines that embody the region's vibrant spirit and unique terroir. Catena, founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, is a pioneering winery in Argentina's Mendoza region. Initially focused on local wines, it transformed under the leadership of Nicolás Catena Zapata (Nicola's grandson), who introduced high-altitude viticulture and restored Malbec's reputation, elevating it to world-class status. Known for its iconic award-winning wines, Catena is a global benchmark for Argentine excellence. Today, we're featuring their 2022 Catena Malbec ($19.99), a blend of grapes from three distinct vineyards: El Cepillo, Lunlunta, and Gualtallary. Each vineyard is harvested at a different time, contributing unique characteristics from their diverse soils and microclimates. The result is a beautifully layered wine that captures the essence of Mendoza's terroir. Greeting you with intense aromas of ripe red and dark fruits, this wine tempts you with delicate floral notes. Once in the mouth flavors of vanilla and mocha wake up the tastebuds as the rich mouthfeel enjoys soft tannins and bright acidity. All of these elements lead to a smooth, lingering and gentle finish. For those braving chilly winter nights to stand at the grill, this wine is the perfect partner for a juicy steak — but it's just as delightful with a steak cooked indoors! Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Catena Malbec ($19.99) along with the 2022 Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco ($16.99). Pictured, the 2022 Catena Malbec ($19.99) ... (read more)

As comforting dishes take center stage on our winter menus, we often seek the perfect wines to complement these warming recipes. Today, we invite you to join us in exploring the flavors of Provence in Southern France. Since the 18th century, the Cartier family has cultivated the fields of Provence, supplying the local abbey with freshly grown fruits, vegetables, and grains. They began planting vines in the 1950s and the estate has been certified organic since the 1970s. This brings us to our feature wine, their 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99). This red wine yields a powerful expression of four grapes, Syrah (38%), Grenache (22%), Cabernet Sauvignon ($22%) and Carignan (18%). The vines for this delicious, crowd-pleasing red wine thrive on the limestone-rich slopes of the Les Alpilles Mountain range, producing a wine that is unmistakably Provence. As you pour it into your glass, a deep, purple hue greets you, accompanied by aromas of bright cherry that captivate the senses. On the palate, flavors of spiced berries, ripe plums, and dark chocolate unfold, with a subtle hint of ginger adding complexity. The wine's intricate layers linger beautifully through the finish, leaving you eager for the next sip. Whether your winter menu features an elaborate dish like Braised Short Ribs with Winter Root Vegetables or a comforting classic like Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, this wine from the Cartier family is the ideal seasonal pairing. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99) along with another Southern France classic, the 2021 Château Saint Roch Old Vines White ($15.99) hailing from the Côtes du Roussillon. Pictured, the 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99) ... (read more)

Today, our wine journey takes us to Argentina. Founded in 1895 by Edmund James Palmer Norton, Bodega Norton estate has grown to over 1750 acres of estate vineyards. Situated in the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range, the estate boasts an average vine age between 30 and 80 years over five vineyard sites. These old vines help drive richness and depth across the entire portfolio. Today we take a look at their 2022 Norton Reserva Malbec ($19.99). Greeting you with a deep purple color in the glass, this wine soon offers up a bouquet of ripe plum, blackberry and dark fruit. In the mouth, nuances of the oak aging linger in the background as plush flavors of juicy fruit, spice and tobacco tantalize the tastebuds. This is a solid, long-lasting wine with a fatty core while keeping a harmonious coexistence of fruit and wood. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Norton Reserva Malbec ($19.99) along with the 2022 Jean Paul Brun Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay ($19.99). Pictured, the 2022 Norton Reserva Malbec ($19.99) ... (read more)

New Year's Eve is upon us so if you have not chosen your champagne to ring in 2025, Francos Wine Merchants is here to help. Our selection features the best champagnes of the season. If you want to celebrate the evening with panache, you can welcome 2025 with the 2014 Louis Roederer Cristal ($349.99). Making the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of the Year, this vintage champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay crafted under the watchful eye of winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Flavors of honey and crisp orchard fruit lead you into the broad, textural and muscular style of this champagne. Staying in the same vein, the 2013 Dom Perignon ($299.99) offers a captivating sensory journey. Its pristine, crystalline character introduces a nuanced bouquet with a delicate underlying richness. On the palate, vibrant notes of white pepper and dried ginger emerge, gracefully evolving into a smooth, mellow finish. We also have a wide selection of non-vintage champagnes including the Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ($71.99)), the Moet & Chandon Imperial ($68.99) and the Taittinger Brut La Francaise ($64.99) — all familiar faces. For something off the beaten path, look no further than the Nicaise Family. Located in the Vallee de la Marne village of Hautvillers (same village where Dom Perignon is produced) this independent grower champagne offers you the Champagne Louis Nicaise Brut Reserve ($49.99). This outstanding champagne greets you with an inviting golden color and a bright effervescence while enticing you with its delicate floral undertones, tropical fruit and inviting bouquet. This champagne boasts elegant notes of white apple and vibrant acidity that rival the prestigious name-brand champagnes, yet comes in at a significantly lower price point. If you are a lover of a brut rosè style, they also produce the Champagne Louis Nicaise Brut Rosé ($59.99) which shows off a bright salmon-pink color, a bouquet of honeydew and orange zest along with delicate flavors of red berry. Pictured, the 2014 Louis Roederer Cristal ($349.99) ... (read more)

Whether you celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, or simply enjoy a delicious wine with your holiday menu, you can't go wrong roaming the regions of Italy. Starting off in Northern Italy we find the Cieck Winery located in San Giorgio Canavese near Turin. Remo Falconieri is the founder, cultivating about 13 hectares of vineyards almost exclusively Erbaluce grapes. Their most cherished plot of land is the Misobolo vineyard where they produce their 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99). This wine greets you with a fragrant nose filled with pear and hawthorn berry accompanied by lingering mineral notes. On the palate, the structure remains firm with both body and acidity to create a perfect balance. The finish trails off with a dominant savory aftertaste. In the Veneto we find Giovanni Ederle and his sister Camila, both natives of the Valpolicella area, spending their youth among the vineyards of the region. Today we have their 2018 Giovanni Ederle Amarone Della Valpolicella ($62.99). Using mostly Corvina and Rondinella grapes, this wine is made using the traditional process where grapes are partially dried before fermentation. The result is a wine with heavy concentration, offering up a nose soaked with nuances of cherries, blackberries and licorice. In the mouth this wine warms the palate with flavors of dark fruit and dried figs. Significant but well rounded tannins provide structure and lead you into a solid and lasting finish. The final stop on our Italian tour is the town of Montalcino in Tuscany where we find the 2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino ($54.99). This Brunello is extremely focused, round and ready to drink. In the mouth the soft, velvety tannins give this wine both length and grandeur; paired with its full-bodied style, this wine will easily lead you into an intense and textured finish. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcinos are off the charts good, already being compared to other iconic vintages. Please join us this Friday and Saturday for our weekly wine tasting as we pour the 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99), the 2018 Giovanni Ederle Amarone Della Valpolicella ($62.99) and the 2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino ($54.99). On Saturday, we are honored to have Enrico Battisti, owner of SoilAir Selections, in our store to pour not only these wines from his portfolio, but also his Isotta Manzoni L'Essenza Prosecco Brut ($15.99) and the 2023 Von Kisel Gruner Veltliner ($19.99). Pictured, the 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99) ... (read more)

Thanksgiving is next week, and Francos Wine Merchants has a great lineup of wines to serve with your holiday meal including a terrific Red Burgundy value from Beaune as well as wines from the Loire, Alsace and California — all of which we will be pouring this weekend at our Wine Tasting. Bernard Delagrange and his wife were from a family of winegrowers in Volnay and took over this centuries-old property in 1972. Today the property is 23 hectares and extends over some of the best areas in Burgundy. Their 2022 Domaine Bernard Delagrange Beaune ($39.99) is a classic example of a Beaune Burgundy. It has a striking and vivid color and quickly greets you with aromas of bright cherry. In the mouth, flavors of both red and black fruit take over and mesh with the wine's firm structure. This wine is not only ready to go, but both its price and characteristics make it a perfect wine for your turkey table. If American Pinot Noir is more your speed, the 2023 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir ($37.99) from California's Mendocino County is where you should look. This high-elevation vineyard site produce low yields with intense concentration. Enticing you with a nose of black cherries, this wine leads you into a mouthfeel of pomegranate with a hint of persimmon all balanced out by a long, structured finish. We have not forgotten about you white wine lovers and we have two for you to choose from. In the north of Burgundy is the village of Préby.in the heart of Chablis. Here we find the family estate of Domaine Camille & Laurent Schaller and their 2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis ($26.99). This Chablis, crafted from mature 30-year-old Chardonnay vines, opens with delicate aromas of lemon and white flowers. On the palate, it transforms, revealing vibrant stone fruit and an extraordinary mineral character. Its firm structure and elegant core make it an ideal companion for your holiday meal. The often overlooked Riesling grape shines brilliantly in the 2022 Willm Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling ($24.99). This gem from Alsace captivates with its luminous yellow hue and bouquet of fresh fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine unfolds with supple grace, leading with bright citrus notes before revealing a rich, lingering finish. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour all of these fabulous wines: the 2022 Domaine Bernard Delagrange Beaune ($39.99), the 2023 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir ($37.99), the 2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis ($26.99) and the 2022 Willm Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling ($24.99). Pictured, the 2022 Domaine Bernard Delagrange Beaune ($39.99) ... (read more)

For many of us, the end of October signals the time to think about wines for the upcoming holidays. Some of us will be hosting a crowd and face the classic challenge of finding a wine that complements our menu without breaking the budget. We pride ourselves on always offering multiple options and today we are excited to feature a wine from Oregon's acclaimed Willamette Valley. Fullerton Wines was founded in 2011. Contracting with about a dozen vineyard sites all of which are farmed in an organic, biodynamic or sustainable fashion, they now produce about 8,000 cases a year. Today we offer to you the Fullerton family's 2022 Three Otters Pinot Noir ($22.99). The light ruby-red color greets you as aromas of fresh red berries, autumn leaves, crushed rock, and pungent moss take the lead. A soft palate follows which not only holds structure, but also packs plenty of flavor into each sip. Strawberry, raspberry and cherry are accented by tanned leather, fine herbs, and cinnamon. Along with its modest price and food-friendly characteristics, this wine is a definite contender for your Thanksgiving table. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Three Otters Pinot Noir ($22.99) and the 2021 Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay ($34.99), a delicious California Chardonnay which is also an excellent choice for your upcoming holiday menus. Pictured, the 2022 Three Otters Pinot Noir ($22.99) ... (read more)

Coq au Vin, Beef Stew and Autumn Ragoût are a few of the cooler weather recipes that are coming to the foreground as the temperature drops. As we break out the autumn cooking magazines and mid-October advances upon us, our wine choices must also change to match the season. One such wine has returned to Francos Wine Merchants, perfect for these seasonal days. The storied domaine of Mas de Gourgonnier starts off with Luc, Eve, and Luciene Cariter who have been farming and making wines for decades. Here in the beautiful countryside of Provence, the appellation of Les Baux de Provence yields powerful examples of several grape varieties. The wines from this domaine combine a richness and intensity with an unmistakable expression of Provence. The Cariter family's 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99) is a seasonal favorite. Certified organic, this wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. The blend of the four grapes is fermented traditionally. This earthy and rustic provençal wine is influenced by the Mediterranean coast with its garrigue of wild thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender, and tall pine trees and evergreen flowering shrubs. Once in the glass, you are greeted with a bright cherry nose and flavors of spiced berries, plums and dark chocolate. All these flavors meld together and guide you seamlessly to a firm finish. This is truly an excellent red wine choice for the season. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99) and the 2023 Essay ($12.99) — a terrific white blend from South Africa. Pictured, the 2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ($19.99) ... (read more)

This week's featured wine is from Priorat, which is located in the center of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The vines in this region are planted on the mountain slopes using terrace growing methods at an altitude of between 100 to 700 meters above sea level. Most of the soil in Priorat is composed of silica slate that gives wines from this region their unique character. The first characteristic of the 2018 Fort Cop de Ma Priorat ($19.99) is the inviting dark ruby red color that warms the glass. Fresh and focused on the palate, this wine is blend of primarily Garnacha with a little bit of Carignan in the mix. In the mouth this wine offers up sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors that display incredible clarity. The discreet tannins lend shape to a long finish that shows a touch of jamminess. As you start to dig out your roasted meat and stew recipes for the season, the 2018 Fort Cop de Ma Priorat ($19.99) is a wine you want to keep in mind. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2018 Fort Cop de Ma Priorat ($19.99) and the 2022 The Verge Chardonnay ($24.99), a tasty California Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. Also, we have teamed up with the New Canaan Historical Society to sponsor a Wine Tasting Event on Friday October 4th 6:00PM-8:00PM to kick off their October4design Month. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Historical Society. Tickets are limited. (Click on "read more" for additional details). Pictured, the 2018 Fort Cop de Ma Priorat ($19.99) ... (read more)

We just received inventory of a wine to complement your end-of-summer celebrations and allow you to bask in the warmth a little while longer. Domaine Camille & Laurent Schaller is a family estate located in the village of Préhy in the heart of Chablis, where Laurent and his son Camille cultivate their grapes. Here the vines thrive in the clay and limestone soil, typical of Chablis, which brings so many of the characteristics for which this wine is known. The Schaller family cultivates its vines using sustainable practices, working the soil to avoid use of herbicides and pesticides. The 2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis ($26.99), from this father/son duo, comes from 30-year-old Chardonnay vines from their vineyard sites around the village of Préhy. On the nose, this wine enjoys intense aromas of white flower, lemon and stone fruit. On the palate, an exceedingly well-balanced wine with exceptional minerality comes forward and the exceptional finesse and purity make for a lingering and solid finish. While this wine can accompany many meals, its best qualities come forward with a fresh piece of fish in a simple beurre blanc accompanied by a squeeze of lemon. Saturday we pour the 2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis ($26.99), and the 2021 Château Montfrin Côtes du Rhône ($19.99) Pictured, the 2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis ($26.99) ... (read more)