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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)

With the holidays creeping ever closer, it's time to start thinking about wines that will be needed for gift giving as well as wines needed to complement the holiday table. Beginning in Bordeaux, we have two wines to ponder, starting with the 2016 Goulée by Cos D'Estournel ($42.99). Greeting you with aromas of dark fruit, this wine enjoys a supple, rounded texture in the mouth with notes of tobacco that surround a structured core and solid finish. The Goulée is a satisfying, balanced, high-quality wine from a great estate. A bit further south in Bordeaux, we find the 2019 Château Gloria ($59.99). Robert Parker has given this wine a solid 93 points. Delivering aromas of blackcurrants and plums, this wine is framed with a wall of creamy new oak. The vibrant core of ripe and fleshy fruit and lively acids are surrounded by compact tannins leading you into a youthful and solid finish. From the northern part of the Rhône Valley, we have the 2021 Domaine Merlin Francois Condrieu Terroirs ($54.99). This exceptional white wine is a blend of Viognier from four separate vineyard sites all located within Condrieu. This classic varietal is distinguished by its lively and generous bouquet. In the mouth, nuances of apricot and orange blossoms come forward and carry through all the way to the lingering finish. From California's Napa Valley we have the 2021 Tate Spring Street Cabernet Sauvignon ($69.99). Founded by husband and wife team David & Suzanne Tate, the Tate Winery is known for single expression wine from vineyard sites in St. Helena, Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain. This Spring Street Cabernet that they produce beckons you with a dark purple color and a nose of raspberry and pomegranate. In the mouth, this Cabernet is full-bodied on the palate flooding the tastebuds with intense black fruit. The tannins surround the core and eventually give way to a lengthy finish with soft acidity. Finally, and also from Bordeaux, we have the 2010 Château Coutet Sauternes Barsac ($49.99) (375ml). For those of you unfamiliar with Sauternes, the classic food pairings are foie gras, oysters or a classic country terrine. This pairing works so well because of the fleshy, round palate that is enhanced by notes of citrus and preserves leading you into a finish of dried fruit. This 2010 vintage comes in a Half-Bottle (375ml) and is ready to enjoy as you can tell from the enticing golden color. Please join us this Friday and Saturday as we pour all five of these fabulous wines: the 2016 Goulée by Cos D'Estournel ($42.99), the 2019 Château Gloria ($59.99), the 2021 Tate Spring Street Cabernet Sauvignon ($69.99), the 2021 Domaine Merlin Francois Condrieu Terroirs ($54.99) and the 2010 Château Coutet Sauternes Barsac ($49.99). Pictured, the 2016 Goulée by Cos D'Estournel ($42.99) ... (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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Domaine Bernard Delagrange Beaune ($39.99) ... (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)

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)

Today our wine journey brings us to Holloran Vineyard Winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley. This estate is fortunate to farm and harvest grapes from its own premium vineyards with unique characteristics that influence the style, tastes and aromas in their wines. Holloran Vineyard Winery sites are all farmed organic or biodynamic using traditional organic practices. Their 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99) is a blend of carefully selected barrels primarily from vineyard blocks in their Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills vineyard sites. These sites are all volcanic-based sites covered in sedimentary soils. Upon uncorking, this wine shows off bright cherry aromas with a slight nuance of forest underbrush. In the mouth, flavors of dark fruit come forward that mesh with the wine's subtle minerality and balanced acidity. This all leads you into a soft and silky finish. Whether it's a beautifully marbled Ribeye or Flatiron steak, or a fresh piece of salmon for the grill, the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99) is ready to accompany many of your menu choices. Saturday we pour the 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99), and the 2021 Château Saint Roch Old Vines White ($15.99). 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 2022 Holloran Pinot Noir ($29.99) ... (read more)

Pinot Gris, a grape variety cultivated globally, is more commonly recognized by its Italian moniker, Pinot Grigio. Despite its French origins this versatile grape has found success in numerous wine regions in Europe but our attention today turns to Oregon, where Pinot Gris has established a significant presence in the local wine industry including with the Ford Family at Illahe Vineyards. This week's featured wine is their 2022 Illahe Pinot Gris ($22.99). Upon pouring this wine into your glass, you are immediately treated to notes of sweet grass and bright, honey crisp apple. In the mouth, the upfront flavors hold nuances of lemon and dried apricot while the tastebuds pick up on the slight taste of ginger with a hint of salinity. Not only is the mouthfeel rich and juicy, but the lingering finish is there to enjoy long after the wine is gone. This wine will easily pair with your favorite soft cheeses and will definitely shine paired with meals that have an Asian flair. Saturday we pour both the 2022 Illahe Pinot Gris ($22.99) and the 2022 Isola del Satiro Rosso ($15.99). Pictured, the 2022 Illahe Pinot Gris ($22.99) ... (read more)

As August arrives, vacation season reaches its peak. Summer's easygoing wines now take the spotlight, and although many options abound, today our journey takes us to Oregon's wine country. Planet Oregon Winery is located in the Willamette Valley in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Established in 2009, Planet Oregon was founded with a goal to make delicious, environmentally responsible wine at an accessible price. Today we have their 2022 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir ($23.99). Pouring this wine into the glass releases the nuances of raspberry and cherry that rise up and greet you. Once in the mouth, the layers of complexity are laced with dusky spice and black tea. Supple and versatile, this wine shows a firm core of bright acid complemented by subtle spice notes, balanced tannins and a juicy finish. Certified sustainably grown, this classic Oregon Pinot Noir also offers up flavors of Bing cherry, tart cranberries and the classic Oregon strawberries. Fire up the grill and slow roast a salmon filet or even a whole roast chicken, and you are in Pinot Noir heaven. Saturday we pour both the 2022 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir ($23.99) and the 2023 Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi di Gavi ($17.99). Pictured, the 2022 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir ($23.99) ... (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)