Cabernet Franc: Talking with John Skupny of Lang & Reed
These days, whenever I mention that I picked up a bottle of Cabernet Franc during one of my tasting trips, I always get a knowing nod of approval from my fellow wine enthusiasts. Cabernet Franc is...
View ArticleLife is Like a Mixed Case of Loire Cabernet Franc (or, A Wild Night at Solano...
If you’re looking for a wild night, grab a few bottles of Loire Cabernet Franc, call a couple of friends, and swing by your local wine shop. I kid you not. My wife and I did this very thing yesterday...
View ArticleBorgueil: The Unpronounceable, Unforgettable King of Cabernet Franc
When I think of wine that is interesting, unique, obscure, high-value, and small-production, I think of Borgueil – the small wine region in France’s Loire Valley that produces almost exclusively...
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2005 Peju Cabernet Franc - IntoWineTV Episode 35
Video URL: http://www.viddler.com/player/740b804/ Teaser Image: iwtv_episode.jpgIn this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine experts Bartholomew Broadbent and Pamela Busch convene at San...
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Peju Province Winery
The Vibe: Visitors to the Peju tasting room enjoy several unique experiences. They are walked through a systematic tasting, with an attendee carefully pouring and explaining as they go, while not being...
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William Harrison Vineyards and Winery
The Vibe: You don’t see many log cabins in Napa Wine country, and you certainly don’t see many stuffed bears or boar heads, but that’s only because you haven’t visited the William Harrison tasting...
View ArticleRosé du Loire? Mais oui! Cabernet Franc’s Lighter Shade
The Bay Area is experiencing an unseasonable hot spell. And here, like most places suffering under the unrelenting rays of our nearest star, rosé is king. But not just any rosé. Survey the bottles...
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2006 Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc - IntoWineTV Episode 56
Video URL: http://www.viddler.com/player/141b1afb/ Teaser Image: iwtv_episode.jpgIs California the only American region producing great wine? In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine...
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2005 Widmer Brickstone Cellars Cabernet Franc - IntoWineTV Episode 57
Video URL: http://www.viddler.com/player/fdc77488/ Teaser Image: iwtv_episode.jpgIs California the only American region producing great wine? In this episode of IntoWineTV, host Lisa Kolenda and wine...
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Campo al Mare Bolgheri 2007 - IntoWineTV Episode 112
Video URL: http://www.viddler.com/player/105fdf22/ Teaser Image: iwtv_112.jpgiTunes Video URL: https://intowinetv-video.s3.amazonaws.com/IntoWineTV_112.mp4 iTunes Video Description: "Super Tuscans"....
View ArticleCheval Blanc: The “First Growth” of the Right Bank
When the wines of Bordeaux were classified in 1855 all of the wines were from the Left Bank of the Gironde River. In fact, with the exception of Haut Brion, which is from Graves, all of the wines...
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2008 Kapcsándy Family Winery Estate Cuvée State Lane Vineyard, USA,...
This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cab Franc. Just a gorgeous wine that while still youthful, is showing some maturity. We drank this pop and pour but I would recommend a lot more air...
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2003 Château Montrose, France, Bordeaux, St. Estèphe,Wine Review
Pop and pour and consumed over two nights. Much better on night 2. I know many people say 2003 was such a warm vintage that the wines are already mature. That might be true, but this one's best days...
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2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc, USA, California, Sonoma
Some of the older standards of California wine get short shifted by the new comers. Pride is one of those whose wines stand the test of time and over a variety of great wine makers. This wine is...
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2006 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
This is Cabernet Franc from Italy. It is really quite good if a bit on the riper side. Purple in color. The nose has dark cherries, roasted herbs, and slight cigar box. On the palate, this has a...
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2011 Sineann Abondante, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review
This is always a great value in wine. Its basically, the ends of the myriad of bottlings that are produced here all blended into one wine. It costs under $25 and every vintage, though a bit different...
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2012 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc Oakville, USA, California, Napa,...
From the heart of the historic To Kalon vineyard on the Napa Valley floor. This is made in limited quantities although they also make an even more limited version. This is $80 which is pretty fair...
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2017 Or Haganuz Rosé Amuka Naburia, Israel, Galilee, Wine Review
Salmon pink in color. The nose is very nice with watermelon, slight celery note and with air, a bit or rhubarb. Not under ripe though. On the palate, there are some slight cherry notes on the...
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2014 Bonny Doon Vineyard A Proper Claret, USA, California, Wine Review
Ruby/purple in color. This is a red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot,Tannat, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. A sort of kitchen sink blend that costs around $15. It's a nice...
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2013 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Wine Review
39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 14% Malbec and 9% Petit Verdot. This is a Bordeaux styled wine from South Africa. It sells for under $20 making it a very nice buy. Purple in...
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