Océane Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2014, Hudson River Region, New York
Tasting Note: A low-alcohol cabernet franc that channels the Loire with its rusticity.[Read more]
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Emplacement Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2015 – Elegant with a Gentle Character
Emplacement, Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2015, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: Yakima rosé — who knew?[Read more]
Arraigo Benegas Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Good Entry-Level Cab Franc from a Notable, Argentinean Producer
Arraigo Benegas, Cabernet Franc 2016, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A vibrant, full-bodied, warm-weather cabernet franc that presents the riper style of the grape in Argentina which is developing its own cab franc style.[Read more]
Mascota Vineyards La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017 – A Good, Hearty Cabernet Franc
Mascota Vineyards, La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: New world cabernet franc is popping up more and more, and this basic bottle from Argentina presents many of the underpinnings of Argentina’s unique cabernet franc style.[Read more]
The Boneline Amphitheatre Cabernet Franc 2018 – A Rare Example of an Emerging Bordeaux Grape
The Boneline, Amphitheatre Cabernet Franc 2018, Waipara, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A slightly-riper-styled cabernet franc that channels the Loire without any of those green-midpalate elements.[Read more]
Pierre Jacques Druet Clos de Danzay Chinon 2004 – Expresses Beauty of Cabernet Franc Restraint
Pierre Jacques Druet, Clos de Danzay Chinon 2004, Loire, France
Tasting Note: An aged Chinon that expresses the beauty of cabernet franc restraint.[Read more]
Occasio Heritage Cabernet Franc 2014 – Livermore Valley Cabernet Franc Style
Occasio Heritage, Cabernet Franc 2014, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley, California
Tasting Note: What is the Livermore Valley cabernet franc style?[Read more]
Glass House Winery Cabernet Franc 2017 – An Elegant, Floral Cabernet Franc
Glass House Winery, Cabernet Franc 2017, Monticello, Virginia
Tasting Note: An elegant, floral cabernet franc that shows why the varietal is such an ideal Virginia red grape.[Read more]
Getting to Know Pennsylvania’s Top 8 Wineries and the People Behind Them
Getting to Know Pennsylvania’s Top 8 Wineries and the People Behind Them
When asked to describe Pennsylvania wine in three words, Galen Glen’s owner and winemaker, Sarah Rhodes-Troxell, offers, “Surprising. Disciplined. Perseverance.”[Read more]
The Convincing Case for Pennsylvania Cabernet Franc
The Convincing Case for Pennsylvania Cabernet Franc
Cabernet franc is grown in an increasing number of east-coast states and produces wines of varying quality.[Read more]
