Domaine de Bellevue, Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Medium-to-deep-intensity ruby in color this wine has an aromatic nose of red currant, crushed-dried violet, raspberry, wet leaves and damp forest floor.[Read more]
Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France
Tasting Note: This Chinon is like a vintage red velvet glove – it’s seductive.[Read more]
Fuego Blanco, Cabernet Franc Malbec 2013, Pedernal Valley, Argentina
Tasting Note: Argentinean cabernet franc is its own treat worthy of single-varietal bottling.[Read more]
Zorzal, Eggo Franco Cabernet Franc 2014, Tupangato, Argentina
Tasting Note: This bottle is an example why under-the-radar Argentinean cabernet franc will one day overtake the world.[Read more]
Michael David, Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Wow!
This cabernet franc from Michael David has finesse, charm and is sustainably-produced under the Lodi Rules certification.[Read more]
Domaine Grosbois, La Cuisine de ma Mere Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that proves you don’t have to choose between fruit and an earthy, vegetal character – you can have both in balance.[Read more]
Wildekrans, Cabernet Franc-Merlot 2013, Bot River, South Africa
Tasting Note: A rare blend (in terms of proportions of each grape varietal) of cabernet franc (67%) and merlot (33%) made even more special because it hails from South Africa.[Read more]
Olga Raffault, Chinon Les Picasses 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with weight, sturdiness and backbone that could stand up to backyard grilling.[Read more]
Sheridan Vineyard, Boss Block Cabernet Franc 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A Yakima Valley cabernet franc that embodies the elegance of the grape combined with masterful winemaking.[Read more]
Jean-Maurice Raffault, Chinon Rosé 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Finally, a rosé with expressive cabernet franc character![Read more]
