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As the holiday approaches, Francos Wine Merchants has excellent suggestions for your Thanksgiving table. Today we feature three wines from three countries. From Oregon's Willamette Valley in the United States we have the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99). The grapes for this wine are a blend from several of the Holloran vineyard sites. These vineyards enjoy a volcanic base with a covering of sedimentary soil all farmed in an organic/biodynamic manner. The nose is brimming with cherry aromas and flavors of black fruit surrounding an elegant/structured core making this wine a definite contender for your turkey. From Burgundy in France, we have the 2022 Nicolas Delfaud Macon Verze ($24.99). A newcomer in Burgundy, Nicolas Delfaud produces this incredible White Burgundy from Chardonnay vines (up to 55 years in age) grown on eastern-facing slopes in clay/limestone soil where all his vineyards are undergoing organic conversion. The result is a bright, fresh wine with a citrus nose while on the palate hints of mineral appear. The round, full flavor of this surprisingly full-bodied wine will last all the way to the turkey-trot finish line. From Karditsa in Greece, we have the 2023 Clear Skies Fear No Bolts ($21.99), one of a variety of wines produced by Kontozsis Vineyards. This organically grown orange wine is vinified with no additives and bottled unfiltered and unfined. This wine is made from Malagousia, Xinomavro & Assyrtiko grapes which have a 15 day maceration with skin contact that gives it its orange hue. This dry wine enjoys a fruit-forward nose with notes of wet stone, baked citrus and persistent minerality. While it may be a bit unorthodox, its dry style and full flavor would make it an excellent match for your Thanksgiving table. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99), the 2022 Nicolas Delfaud Macon Verze ($24.99) and the 2023 Clear Skies Fear No Bolts ($21.99). Pictured, the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99) ... (read more)

November is here, the clocks have changed, the temperature is slowly dropping and wines for the holiday are on the horizon. While Thanksgiving is late this year, it's never too early to start seeking the perfect wine pairing for your festive feast. All month long we will be highlighting your choices from around the globe and today that brings us to Burgundy. For over three decades Dominique Lafon has been in command of his family's property and he is considered to be one of the finest winemakers in France. He has a strong presence in the Mâconnais region where he has been making Terroir-driven wines since 1999. Today we offer his 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99). This incredible white Burgundy is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and is a perfect example of what this property can produce. This Mâcon-Villages is fleshy, with a mélange; of citrus, melon and mineral aromas and flavors, a bright profile and good persistence. One can almost taste the care that Dominique Lafon lends to every wine he produces with his careful use of organic and biodynamic farming methods. As you think about the range of food that is on your Thanksgiving table, the gentle yet crisp style of this wine will marry beautifully with the many flavors on your holiday table. For you lovers of red wine, there are still many choices in the Burgundy region including some incredible Cru Beaujolais. One such wine is the 2022 Louis Jadot Chateau Des Jacques Moulin a Vent ($36.99). Made from Gamay grape, this wine is often called the most Burgundian cru showing off complexity, finesse and length. The exceptional structure supports vivid fruit aromas with hints of ground coffee. The bold and expansive palate with its fine tannins are tailor made for any holiday fare that will be on your table. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99) and the 2022 Louis Jadot Chateau Des Jacques Moulin a Vent ($36.99). We will also pour the Croft Reserve Tawny Port ($24.99), for those of you in search of a special way to end the night. Pictured, the 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99) ... (read more)

There's nothing quite like the food and wine of Italy. This week, we will be pouring some incredible wines from this country; this is a Wine Tasting you don't want to miss. Not only are we extremely excited to pour these wines, but they are all from one of our newest importers, Enrico Battisti's SoilAir Selection. Since 2005 Enrico Battisti has been driven by a vision to bring an authentic collection of Italy's finest wines to the United States, He has focused on ensuring that every wine chosen delivers both quality and excitement. SoilAir Selection's ever-expanding portfolio now not only encompasses the finest wines from Italy, but also from the U.S., France, Austria, Argentina, Germany, Portugal and Spain. This Saturday October 26th from 1:00-5:00PM Enrico Battisti will be in our store to pour from his portfolio. One of the wines he will have open will be his 2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino ($54.99), a wine that is extremely focused, and 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 in to an intense and textured finish. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcinos are already being compared to other iconic vintages. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino ($54.99) along with a northern Italian white wine, the 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99) and also the 2019 Château Malleret Le Baron de Malleret ($24.99), a terrific Bordeaux from France. While we will have these wines opened up both Friday and Saturday, Enrico will only be here on Saturday, and while he is here he will also be opening two of his sparkling wines, the Dignitat Cava ($15.99) and the Isotta Manzoni L'Essenza Prosecco Brut ($15.99). Pictured, the 2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino ($54.99) ... (read more)

Tunella Winery is located in the far eastern edge of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Northeastern Italy. This week's feature wine is their 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99). The grapes for this wine are harvested at the peak degree of ripeness, destemmed and crushed before being fermented on their skins in stainless-steel vats and aged in French oak barrels. The result is a Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) with an intense ruby red color and an inviting warm hue as you pour it into the glass. The distinct aroma gives off a bouquet of raspberry and wild berries that intensifies as the wine opens. In the mouth, this wine has a pleasant, dry and aromatic palate that is followed up with a subtle brightness leading you into a lingering velvet finish. An October menu of Stuffed Peppers, Chicken Cacciatore or Florentine inspired steak would all make excellent menu pairings with this northern Italian gem. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99) and another northern Italian wine, the 2023 Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi di Gavi ($17.99). Pictured, the 2022 Tunella Pinot Nero ($19.99) ... (read more)

Dominique Lafon has been in command of his family's property for over thirty years and is considered one of the finest winemakers in France. He strongly believes in the potential of the Mâconnais region where he has been making terroir-driven wines since 1999. Today we present his 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99). Made from 100% Chardonnay grape, this entry-level wine from Lafon's Mâconnais operation offers spectacular value. This Mâcon-Villages is fleshy, with a mélange of citrus, melon and mineral aromas and flavors, a bright profile and good persistence. One can almost taste the care that Dominique Lafon lends to every wine he produces with his careful use of organic and biodynamic farming methods. As you make your first roast chicken of the autumn season, this spectacular bottle from Dominique Lafon will pair perfectly with the early season root vegetables and late season herbs. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour the 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99) and the 2022 Norton Reserva Malbec ($19.99) from Argentina. 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 2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon ($29.99) ... (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)

South Africa has a rich winemaking history dating back to the 17th Century. Most of the wine growing regions have a mediterranean-like climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters which is ideal for grape growing. The 2023 Essay ($12.99) is an effort from José Conde and brothers Philip and Tyrell Myburgh. "Essay" refers to a popular abbreviation for South Africa (SA). It is an aromatic white wine mostly driven by Chenin Blanc (57%) with a little Viognier (25%)and Roussanne (18%) carefully added to the blend for complexity and richness. This wine greets you with a pale straw color and a subtle green hue. Once in the glass aromas of pineapple, pear and violets rise up, and on the palate flavors of tropical fruit and melon abound. The Chenin Blanc and Viognier come from vines grown in the shale soil of the Agter-Paarl region while the Roussanne is sourced from vineyards in the cooler Stellenbosch region which is expressed in the rich creamy texture and fresh finish. The 2023 Essay ($12.99) is the ideal wine to savor on the last of the summer evenings. Saturday we pour both the 2023 Essay ($12.99) and the 2021 Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône ($14.99). Pictured, the 2023 Essay ($12.99) ... (read more)

As the July heatwave continues and shows no signs of abating, seeking solace in Provence, the birthplace of Rosé, offers a tantalizing option. The region's signature blend of grapes produces a crisp, cool antidote to the relentless summer heat. This week we focus on the Audibert Family who have been winemakers in Provence for five generations. Located in the center of the Pays d'Aix, today they own over 50 hectares of vines. This large block of vines are planted in the typical clay-limestone soil of the region and surrounded by forests on all sides. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013. Today we have their 2023 Cuvée Agathe Rosé ($19.99). This crisp, dry Provence Rosé with its inviting pale pink color enjoys aromas of ripe nectarines and red berries. The modest acidity on the medium to full-bodied palate helps bring forth the delicate nuances while maintaining the balance of freshness and bright fruit. This wine is a carefully crafted blend of native Provence grapes — Grenache Noir, Syrah, Rolle, Caladoc and Cinsault — and tailor-made to pair with any number of menu items from cold salads to carefully grilled white fish. Saturday we pour both the 2023 Cuvée Agathe Rosé ($19.99) and the 2022 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais ($19.99). Pictured, the 2023 Cuvée Agathe Rosé ($19.99) ... (read more)

The 4th of July marks the highpoint of summer festivities. Whether you're embarking on a coastal getaway or simply celebrating in your own backyard, Francos Wine Merchants offers an ideal selection of wines to complement both your destination and menu. If you are going to serve some seafood over the holiday weekend, then you can't do better than the 2023 Domaine Chavet La Côte Menetou-Salon ($22.99). This wine from the Loire Valley is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, pale gold in color with bright lemon aromas and a clean, crisp style. But if you prefer a traditional Sancerre from the Loire, you can choose from the 2023 Le Roi des Pierres Sancerre ($33.99), the 2023 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre ($29.99) or the 2023 Noël et Jean Luc Raimbault Sancerre ($28.99). If you are thinking of packing a basket with assorted cheeses and meats and heading to the beach or park, then bring along a warm weather Rosé. While we have many of the old favorites such as the 2023 Aix Rosé ($22.99) or the 2023 Minuty Cotes de Provence Rosé ($21.99), our favorite Rosé of the season is the 2023 Château Saint Roch Old Vines Rosé ($16.99) at a price you can't beat. The 4th is always a good day to consider throwing a steak on the grill, and if that is your plan may we suggest the 2020 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir Sonoma ($33.99) or the 2022 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($56.99), if you are in the mood for a California style Pinot Noir. However, if a subtly styled Oregon Pinot Noir is calling your name, the 2022 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir ($49.99) is probably where you want to land. Saturday we pour both the 2023 La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet ($14.99) and the 2023 Domaine Chavet La Côte Menetou-Salon ($22.99). Pictured, the 2023 Domaine Chavet La Côte Menetou-Salon ($22.99) ... (read more)

A trip to Piedmont is not complete until you visit the charming town of Gavi in the region also known as Gavi. The vineyards here are home to the Cortese grape, which lends its unique character to the celebrated wine we know as Gavi di Gavi. Tenuta Il Bergo is one of the producers in this region and today we have their 2023 Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi di Gavi ($17.99). This classically styled Gavi di Gavi is an outstanding example of what can be done with the Cortese grape. This white wine from Piedmont shows off aromas of white flowers and light citrus. The vineyard sites are southwest facing which maximizes the sunlight on the fruit and promotes even ripening. The high elevation also aids in air circulation which helps prevent any fungal growth. Food pairing for this wine would easily include an antipasti platter or charcuterie board, but seeing that it pairs so well with seafood or shellfish, a grilled Swordfish steak would be a stellar match. Saturday we pour both the 2023 Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi di Gavi ($17.99) and the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99) from Oregon's Willamette Valley. Pictured, the 2023 Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi di Gavi ($17.99) ... (read more)

Our journey through Northern Italy continues as we delve deeper into Piedmont and uncover Erbaluce, an ancient white grape variety native to this region. Cieck Winery is located in San Giorgio Canavese between the towns of Turin and Ivrea where they cultivate 13 hectares of vineyards, almost exclusively Erbaluce. It is here we find the 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. While always delicious with regional cheeses, this wine is a perfect pairing for Grilled Swordfish Salmorglio, and also works well with a traditional vegetable pasta such as Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa. Saturday we pour both the 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99) and the 2019 Domaine Anderson Estate Pinot Noir ($54.99) Pictured, the 2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo" ($29.99) ... (read more)