Francey Not Fancy is a welcoming wine consultancy.

FNF is about fully enjoying and understanding French wines without all the fancy crap.

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so you can drink better while spending less.
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French wines should be Francey not Fancy.

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Old Vines
Old Vines

Are the best vines…

My New Favorite Dessert Wine
My New Favorite Dessert Wine

A modern, exotic Sauternes that just shot to the top of my list…

Champagne: Your New Favorite Food Wine
Champagne: Your New Favorite Food Wine

From low brow to high brow, learn why Champagne is fabulous with food..

Save Money on Wine
Save Money on Wine

There is so much helpful info in here. I was honored to be included in this great roundup of money saving advice…

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🍷Simple, perfect, cheap🍷 How’s that for a ringing endorsement? This @flavalentina Montepulciano has all the qualities I love in a weekday red wine. 1️⃣ It’s cheap: $14.99 on @wine_com 2️⃣ It’s highly rated: 91 points from @jam
🍾Great Bubbles for Under $30?! I’m a huge fan of this Louis Chalvon Brut Grand Reserve NV. I got it for under $30 on @last_bubbles, which is a STEAL for Champagne, especially one this good. This bubbly drinks like it cost 3x the price. It&rsq
Petite Sirah vs. Syrah 🍇 Petite Sirah Petite Sirah is a descendant of Syrah; it was created when a French botanist crossed a Syrah grape with Peloursin. Petite Syrah isn’t grown much in France anymore, but it’s pretty popular in Califor
🍷Save Money on Wine Tip 7🍷 Do your research!!!! Some of my favorite wine reviewers? @jancisrobinson @james.suckling @jebdunnuck @wine_spectator @wine_advocate @wineenthusiast And of course: @franceynotfancy !! 🍾 #wine #winecritics #wine
🍷Save Money on Wine Tip 6🍷 Comparison shop online! Scroll pics to learn how to do this (even if you’re already in a wine store)! #wine #wineshopping #savemoney
🍷Save Money on Wine Tip 5 🍷 🌸Ignore flowery label language. Most of it is meaningless. 🌸 So what should you look for on a wine label? 👀 Scroll pics for more. #wine #winelabels #savemoney
🍷Save Money on Wine Tip 4🍷 4️⃣ Embrace Boxes and Cans 4️⃣ (Just know their place) Scroll pics for more… 🥂Chin! #wine #boxedwine #cannedwine
🍷Save Money on Wine Tip 3 🍷 3️⃣ Shop Online! 3️⃣ Some of my favorite wine sites: @wine_com @lastbottlewines @last_bubbles @firstbottlewines @kermitlynchwine Scroll pics to learn more… 🥂Chin! #wine #buywineonline #redwine #whitewi