Morandé, Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2010, El Padre, Maipo Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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Morandé Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2010 – A Stunning Chilean Cab Franc that Accentuates Tertiary Qualities

Morandé, Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2010, El Padre, Maipo Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: If you’re looking for a juicy, fruit-forward cabernet franc you won’t get it here; with this wine you get a substantial Chilean cab franc that shows what hot-weather cab franc can be with a focus on accentuating its tertiary qualities.[Read more]

Chateau de Coulaine, Bonnaventure Chinon 2011, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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Chateau de Coulaine Bonnaventure Chinon 2011 – An Earthy, Slightly-Ahead of Middle of the Pack Cabernet Franc

Chateau de Coulaine, Bonnaventure Chinon 2011, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Taken all together this cabernet franc is mostly a straightforward expression of the grape varietal and terroir in a decidedly soft-textured style with little mid-palate complexity, yet the wine still provides a view into the overall style of the region.[Read more]