Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2016, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France
Tasting Note: Who knew cabernet franc could taste even better when bottled under pressure and made slightly bubbly?[Read more]
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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Bourdes Chinon 2014 – Classic Loire Flavors
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2014, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that reveals cabernet franc’s classic Loire flavors.[Read more]
Fall Line Winery Red Wine 2011 – A Silky, Cabernet-Franc Led Blend
Fall Line Winery, Red Wine 2011, Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A silky, well-made, cabernet-franc-led red blend.[Read more]
Fox Run Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Fruit Profile That Will Transport You to Burgundy
Fox Run Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: An elegant cabernet franc from the New York Finger Lakes whose fruit profile will transport you to Burgundy.[Read more]
Catherine et Pierre Breton Trinch Bourgueil 2014 – A Lighter-Styled Cabernet Franc with Concentration
Catherine et Pierre Breton, Trinch, Bourgueil 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Cabernet franc from Bourgueil tends to express more concentration than it does in Chinon, and this Bourgueil displays that concentration but in a some-what lighter style for the region.[Read more]
Chateau de Minière Bourgueil 2011 – A Cabernet Franc with Concentration & Depth
Chateau de Minière, Bourgueil 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc from Bourgueil with concentration, depth and body that impresses. [Read more]
Signatures of Doolhof Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015 – A Distinct & Lovely Cabernet Franc Style
Signatures of Doolhof, Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015, Wellington, South Africa
Tasting Note: My first cabernet franc from South Africa and perhaps yours too.[Read more]
Domaine de Pallus Messanges Cabernet Franc Chinon Rosé 2016 – Pair with Food Year Round
Domaine de Pallus, Messanges Cabernet Franc Chinon Rosé 2016, Loire, France
Tasting Note: In appearance alone pale, salmon-colored rosés are a joy to behold; so it’s nice when external beauty is echoed internally as well as is the case with this Loire Valley cabernet franc.[Read more]
Le Pré Vaujour Chinon 2016 – Classic & Versatile
Le Pré Vaujour, Chinon 2016, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc made in the classic Chinon style.[Read more]
Silver Thread Blackbird 2013 – Below Expectations
Silver Thread, Blackbird 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Deep-intensity ruby in color this wine has an aromatic nose of violet, black plum, green pepper and blueberry with faint hints of kirsch.[Read more]
