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 ~ White
Havenscourt 2019 Riesling – Lodi ~ $19.99 $9.99
Havenscourt 2019 Moscato – Lodi ~ $19.99 $9.99
Stillman Street 2018 Chardonnay – Sonoma ~ $29.99 $14.99
Silver Creek 2018 Chardonnay – Napa ~ $19.99 $9.99
Glenbrook 2018 Sauvignon Blanc — Central Coast ~ $16.99 $8.99
California ~ Red
Twomey 2015 Merlot – Napa Valley ~ $69.99 $34.99
Dante 2017 Pinot Noir – Sonoma ~ $19.99 $9.99
Regio 2016 Zinfandel — Lodi ~ $24.99 $12.49
Brownstone 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon – Lodi ~ $17.99 $8.99
Silver Peak 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma ~ $24.99 $12.49
Pennywise 2015 Petite Sirah – Napa County ~ $19.99 $9.99
Washington / Oregon ~ Red
Lewis & Clark 2017 Merlot — Horse Heaven Hills ~ $24.99 $12.49
Australia
Wolf Blass 2016 Chardonnay – South Australia ~ $16.99 $8.49
Italy ~ White
Giuliano Rosati 2019 Pinot Grigio – Friuli ~ $17.99 $8.99
Il Nido 2019 Pinot Grigio – Venezie ~ $22.99 $11.49
LC Villa 2019 Sauvignon Blanc – Sicily ~ $16.99 $8.49
Fossa Mala 2018 Sauvignon Blanc – Friuli ~ $19.99 $9.99
La Bollina 2018 Gavi – Piemonte ~ $29.99 $14.99
Villadoria 2018 Roero Arneis — Piemonte ~ $29.99 $14.99
Ceppaiano 2019 Toscana Bianco – Tuscany ~ $19.99 $9.99
Villa d’Adige 2017 Cortese/Garganega – Custoza ~ $17.99 $8.99
Italy ~ Red
LC Villa 2016 Sangiovese – Sicily ~ $19.99 $9.99
LC Villa 2019 Sangiovese Rubicone – Sicily ~ $19.99 $9.99
Casalforno 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva – Tuscany ~ $24.99 $12.49
Villa Corti 2018 Chianti — Tuscany ~ $19.99 $9.99
Barbanera 2017 Toscana Rosso – Tuscany ~ $24.99 $12.49
Casalforno 2015 Brunello di Montalcino – Tuscany ~ $69.99 $34.99
Castellani 2016 Vino Nobile Montepulciano — Tuscany ~ $34.99 $17.49
Ceppaiano 2019 Toscana Rosso – Tuscany ~ $19.99 $9.99
Ghiaccio Forte 2017 Toscana Rosso – Tuscany ~ $24.99 $12.49
Rosati 2019 Montepulciano – Abruzzi ~ $17.99 $8.99
Neprica 2017 Tormaresca Cabernet Sauvignon — Puglia ~ $17.99 $8.99
Juliet 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella – Veneto ~ $59.99 $29.99
Tinazzi Dugal 2019 Cabernet/Merlot — Veneto ~ $24.99 $12.49
Vite Colte 2013 Essenze Barolo – Piemonte ~ $69.99 $34.99
Vite Colte 2018 Brachetto d’Aqui – Piemonte ~ $19.99 $9.99
Tenuta Vicari 2018 Rosso — Salento ~ $19.99 $15.99
Argentina ~ White
Argentina ~ Red
Milo 2017 Malbec — Mendoza ~ $16.99 $8.49
Chile ~ White
Casa del Toro 2019 Chardonnay — Valle Central ~ $14.99 $7.49
Spain/Portugal ~ White
Fillo da Condessa 201 Albarino – Rias Baixas ~ $24.99 $12.49
Spain/Portugal ~ Red
Viña San Juan 2016 Merlot/Syrah/Tempranillo – La Mancha ~ $17.99 $8.99
Valdelamillo 2018 Tempranillo – Rioja ~ $17.99 $8.99
Catania 2016 Joven Tempranillo – Ribera del Duero ~ $24.99 $12.49
France ~ White
Buxy 2018 Cote Chalonnaise Chardonnay – Burgundy ~ $29.99 $14.99
Maison Vialade 2018 Blanc – Languedoc ~ $17.99 $8.99
France ~ Red
Chateau Jean de Bel Air 2018 Rouge – Bordeaux ~ $22.99 $11.49
Chateau D’Argent Bellevue 2018 Rouge – Bordeaux ~ $24.99 $12.49
Clos Pichot 2018 Rouge — Bordeaux ~ $22.99 $11.49
La Griveliere 2018 Cote du Rhone – Rhone Valley ~ $19.99 $9.99
Louis Raynald 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape – Rhone Valley ~ $59.99 $29.99
Hungary ~ White
Joseph Amsel 2019 Gewurztraminer ~ $19.99 $9.99
Joseph Amsel 2019 Pinot Blanc ~ $19.99 $9.99
Rose
L’aumerade 2018 Rose 3L — Provence, France ~ $149.99 $74.99
Cielo Dal 1908 2019 Rose — Veneto, Italy ~ $14.99 $7.49
Bubbly ~ Dessert Wine ~ Spirits
Vina Lolita 2019 Sparkling Brut – Penedes, Spain ~ $19.99 $9.99
Clavel NV Brut Cava – Penedes, Spain ~ $19.99 $9.99
Rock Wall 2016 Sparkling Grenache Rose — Central Valley, CA ~ $29.99 $14.99
Blu 2019 Prosecco — Valdobbiadene, Italy ~ $19.99 $9.99
Banfi 2018 Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Aqui 375ml— Piemonte ~ $14.99 $7.49
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.
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!
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!
The bottom line…Your goblet and your cellars will be full with quality wines at incredibly low prices!
Then the shit hit the fan…
Here’s an article that appeared 5 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!
