FranksWineXselections are Wines from Top Producers Around the World at these Discounts:
20% Off by the Bottle
33% Off any 6 Bottles
50% Off any 12 Bottles!
FranksWineXselections started back in 2008 when I teamed up with former Chairman of the PLBC – Jonathan Newman. FranksWineXselections are direct deals that I struck with the winery, supplier or local distributor… most are one-shot-deals so once they’re gone they’re gone! The best thing about FranksWineXselections is there’s always another deal to be had, so you’ll need to check back often for what’s new in the lineup!
(net prices after 50% Discount)
California ~ Red
Ancient Oak Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir ~ $49.99 $24.49
Silver Creek 2021 Merlot ~ $22.99 $11.49
Silver Creek 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon ~ $22.99 $11.49
Dante 2021 Pinot Noir ~ Sonoma ~ $22.99 $11.49
Adobe Road 2017 Pinot Noir ~ Sonoma ~ $59.99 $29.99
Hierogram 2021 Zinfandel ~ Lodi ~ $24.99 $12.49
Windstorm 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Lodi ~ $29.99 $14.99
California ~ White
Ancient Oak Cellars 2017 Chardonnay ~ Santa Rosa ~ $39.99 $19.99
Fresh Vine Sauvignon Blanc ~ $19.99 $9.99
Evolution Chardonnay ~ Napa Valley ~ $22.99 $11.49
Pyramid Scheme 2021 Chardonnay ~ Napa Valley ~ $24.99 $12.49
Washington / Oregon ~ Red
Coming Soon!
Washington / Oregon ~ White
Sixto 2019 Chardonnay ~ Roza Hills, WA ~ $24.99 $12.49
Evolution 2021 Chardonnay ~ Willamette Valley, WA ~ $24.99 $12.49
Australia ~ Red
Bulletin Place Merlot ~ South Australia ~ $19.99 $9.99
Australia/ New Zealand ~ White
Giunta / Dan Brennan Sauvignon Blanc ~ New Zealand ~ $22.99 $11.49
South Africa ~ Red
Holden Manz 2016 Vernissage Red ~ Franschhook ~ $29.99 $14.99
South Africa ~ White
Coming soon…
Italy ~ Red
Lc Villa 2022 Rubicone Sangiovese ~ Emilia Romagna ~ $19.99 $9.99
Lc Villa 2023 Nero d’Avola ~ Sicilia ~ $22.99 $11.49
Altavilla 2022 Montepulciano ~ Abruzzo ~ $19.99 $9.99
Camerlengo Antelio 2018 Aglianico Rosso ~ $24.99 $12.49
Franco Serra 2020 Piemonte Rosso ~ Piemonte ~ $22.99 $11.49
Franco Serra 2023 Barbera d’Asti ~ Piemonte ~ $24.99 $12.49
Dugal 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot ~ Veneto ~ $29.99 $14.99
Magnifico Fuoco 2024 Primitivo ~ Salento ~ $24.99 $12.49
Juliet 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella ~ Veneto ~ $59.99 $29.99
Il Furetto 2020 Brachetto d’Acqui ~ Piemonte ~ $24.99 $12.49
Ser Paseo 2023 Barbanera Rosso ~ Tuscany ~ $29.99 $14.99
Casalforno 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva ~ Tuscany ~ $24.99 $12.49
Italy ~ White
Il Nido 2023 Pinot Grigio ~ Veneto ~ $22.99 $11.49
Altavilla 2022 Pinot Grigio ~ Veneto ~ $19.99 $9.99
Lc Villa 2022 Sauvignon Blanc ~ Veneto ~ $19.99 $9.99
Zensa 2021 Fiano/Malvasia/Sauvignon ~ Puglia ~ $19.99 $9.99
Argentina ~ Red
Casa de Campo 2022 Malbec ~ Mendoza ~ $19.99 $9.99
Argentina ~ White
Coming Soon!
Germany ~ White
Coming Soon!
Chile ~ Red
Morande 2019 Pionero Reserva Carmenere ~ Maule Valley ~ $17.99 $8.99
Las Mercedes 2018 ReMix Red Blend ~ Maule Valley ~ $24.99 $11.49
Chile ~ White
Morande 2023 Sauvignon Blanc ~ Maule Valley ~ $17.99 $8.99
Veramonte 2022 Chardonnay ~ Casablanca Valley ~ $17.99 $8.99
Spain/Portugal ~ Red
Marqués e Cáceres 2020 Garnacha ~ Rioja ~ $22.99 $11.49
Mirra Tinto Red Blend ~ $19.99 $9.99
O.S.S Rare Red ~ $19.99 $9.99
Spain/Portugal ~ White
Mirra Vin Blanc ~ Portugal ~ $19.99 $9.99
Zarautz 2021 Txakoli ~ Basq ~ $29.99 $14.99
El Coto 2024 Blanco ~ Rioja ~ $19.99 $9.99
Romania ~ Red
False Bay 2022 Pinotage ~ $19.99 $9.99
Romania ~ White
False Bay 2023 Chardonnay ~ $19.99 $9.99
France ~ Red
Jean Luc Colombo 2017 Cotes du Rhone ~ Rhone Valley ~ $22.99 $11.49
Chateau Grand Louis 2021 Rouge ~ Bordeaux ~ $26.99 $13.49
Bateu 2016 Rouge ~ Bordeaux ~ $24.99 $12.49
Les Allies 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir ~ Burgundy ~ $34.99 $17.49
Martine Michaud 2019 Marsannay Rouge ~ Burgundy ~ $59.99 $29.99
France ~ White
Mezy 2022 Reserve de Primes Sauvignon Blanc ~ Loire Valley ~ $26.99 $13.49
Chateau Grand Louis 2021 Sauvignon/Semillon ~ Bordeaux ~ $26.99 $13.49
Dom Cordaillat 2022 Blanc ~ Reuilly ~ $24.99 $12.49
Buxy 2022 Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise ~ Burgundy ~ $29.99 $14.99
Le Jardin 2024 Sauvignon Blanc ~ $22.99 $11.49
M. Chapoutier 2021 Belleruche Blanc Cotes du Rhone ~ Rhone Valley ~ $22.99 $11.49
Dom du Bois Malinge 2023 Muscaet ~ $22.99 $11.49
Hubert Meyer 2021 Riesling ~ Alsace ~ $24.99 $12.49
Aroma Néa Cotes Gascogne Blanc ~ $17.99 $8.99
Rosé
Dom Fabien Alantique 2023 Gris Océan Rosé ~ France ~ $19.99 $9.99
Hecht & Bannier 2023 Rosé ~ France ~ $19.99 $9.99
Leos Cuvée Augusta 2023 Rosé ~ France ~ $24.99 $12.49
Bubbly ~ Dessert Wine ~ Spirits
Gaston Belvigne NV Brut ~ Champagne ~ $59.99 $29.99
Gaston Belvigne NV Brut Rosé ~ Champagne ~ $69.99 $34.99
Grower’s Gate Brut Cuvee ~ South Australia ~ $19.99 $9.99
Pierre Boniface Les Rocailles Caprice 2016 Rosé ~ Savoie, France ~ $24.99 $12.49
Merum 2021 Prosecco ~ Veneto, Italy ~ $19.99 $9.99
Il Nido 2020 Prosecco Rosé ~ Veneto, Italy ~ $22.99 $11.99
Poema NV Pura Cava ~ Penedes, Spain ~ $17.99 $8.99
Les Alliés 2020 Brut Rosè ~ Burgundy, France ~ $22.99 $11.49
Spirits
Maloney’s Irish Cream ~ Ireland ~ $22.99 $11.49
Blue Dyer Distilling Vodka ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $24.99 $12.49
Blue Dyer Distilling Gin ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $29.99 $14.99
Blue Dyer Distilling Barrel Rested Gin ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $34.99 $17.49
Blue Dyer Distilling Rum ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $24.99 $12.49
Blue Dyer Distilling Dark Rum ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $29.99 $14.99
Blue Dyer Distilling Bourbon Mash Whiskey ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $24.99 $12.49
Blue Dyer Distilling Port Barrel Finish Whiskey ~ Waldorf, Maryland ~ $39.99 $19.99
Old Hamer Straight Bourbon Whiskey ~ Indianapolis, Indiana ~ $39.99 $19.99
Thomas S Moore Chardonnay Cask Bourbon ~ Bardstown, Kentucky ~ $79.99 $39.99
How it all started…
Here’s how I kicked off the introduction of the Xchairman Selection program at FranksWine back on January 23, 2008 via email:
FranksWine has been asked to be an anchor wine merchant in the tri-state region that will feature Jonathan Newman’s “xChairman’s Selections.” This is HUGE for us! My rival has become my partner!!
Jonathan Newman, former Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, is an icon in the wine industry. Under his leadership, the 600 “state” stores became the largest buyer of California wine in the US. Jonathan revolutionized the purchasing of ultra-premium wines at low prices through the incredible buying power of Pennsylvania…and tri-state area wine lovers had grown to hunt down his Chairman Selections.
For the past few years at the shop, it’s been a little tough to compete against his prices across the state line. Now, though, Newman has left the PLCB and he’s taking his buying concept nationally…into the private sector. His new company, Newman Wine & Spirits, is offering his prestigious “xChairman Selections” to only select wine shops in the US.
In December, Jonathan spent a week in the Napa Valley meeting with the region’s top winemakers to taste through their selections. In all, he tasted through 200+ wines…and only came back with 10 selections. He shot down over 190 wines that he felt were not representative of his “xChairman Selection” program. Now that’s a pretty discriminating palate!
Here’s how it works: Even the best wineries sometimes have problems selling their best wines. Wine sitting in a warehouse is not good for cash flow! So, Jonathan goes in and offers the winery immediate cash – for a heavily discounted price.
He works out stellar deals with the world’s wineries; passes along the savings to me and I will pass them along to you…oh, I love it when a plan comes together!
The bottom line…Your goblet and your cellars will be full with quality wines at incredibly low prices!
Then the shit hit the fan…
Five months after Jonathan Newman and I kicked off the Xchairman Selection program at FranksWine… the State of Pennsylvania threatened to slap a lawsuit against me for trademark infringement. It was quickly dropped but not after much political embarrassment from the “David & Goliath”-like bad press and public outrage.
This January will be 8 years since the FranksWine Crew first placed those little silver stickers with a red X on many a bottle of wine. I pledge to continue bringing you only the best of each style of wine… we tasted through 8 Baroli to bring you the Terradavino 2010 Barolo at $29.99; we retasted the same wine 3 times from 3 separate bottles to bring you the Penfolds 2008 St Henri Shiraz at $49.99; struck a deal directly with Winemaker Bob Lindquist and scored his Syrah-based blend Qupe 2011 Maxtap Cuvee for $14.99; we didn’t really have to taste the Perrier Jouet NV Grand Brut Champagne because at $29.99 some decisions are just a no-brainer!
