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More Montepulciano
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of the best bargain red wines you’ll find in Italy. This critics’ darling is just $11.99.
Chillable Red
Saw this in my local wine shop and had to try it. Turns out, Chillable Red is pretty cool.
Rosé All Day Chinon Edition
For anyone who judges rosé because they don’t “drink pink”…this is the wine for you.
Pouilly-Fumé vs. Pouilly-Fuissé
Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-Fuissé sound alike but are so different. Here are the key differences (hint: they’re totally different grapes!) and two delicious examples.
Jay-Z in Bordeaux
Visit the Francey Not Fancy Instagram, so you too can drink like Jay-Z in Bordeaux.
Heidsieck Champagne
Heidsieck & C° Monopole is the 4th oldest house in Champagne. Here’s the history of the Heidsieck houses (there are three!) and a review of this gorgeous, reasonably priced brut.
Say ‘oui’ to Chi(non)
These two Chinons (both under $30) are terrific. So, what is Chinon and when should you drink it?
Bonjour, Summer in a Bottle Rosé
Wölffer’s 2023 French Summer in a Bottle Rosé is out. Here’s my review.
Francey Not Fancy Featured in Homes & Gardens
My advice for building and maintaining your own wine cellar in Homes & Gardens
FNF Travel Guides
Francey not Fancy free travel guides on Instagram can help you plan your next trip to France!
Cairanne Blanc
We are trying some lesser known French whites at FNF, like this delicious 94pt. 2020 Cairanne Blanc.
Francey Not Fancy Featured in Men’s Journal
Men’s Journal featured two of my favorite red wines and some of my seasonal wine advice in their 25 Best Red Wines to Drink This Spring
Your New Everyday Red
Meet your new everyday red wine, a unique French blend from Rousillon.
Celebrity Wine Showdown
These three stars have highly rated, affordable wines. Check out my tasting notes and the critics’ reviews to have your own celebrity wine tasting at home for less than $20 a bottle.
2023 Rosé Review
Wölffer Estate just released its 2023 rosés. Which one should you buy this spring?
Just Say No to 2021 Bordeaux
2021 was a vintage for the ages in Bordeaux—and NOT in a good way. Here’s what you should know about these—soon to be available— red wines before you buy.