Celebrating #CabFrancDay with N.C. Style with Jones Von Drehle Cabernet Franc

Yep, in case you didn’t know, Cabernet Franc had a whirlwind relationship with Sauvignon Blanc and the result was Cabernet Sauvignon. We are all thankful that this relationship occurred and gave us such a wonderful varietal, but shouldn’t we celebrate Father’s Day?  Lori Budd, Founder of #CabFrancDay Cab Franc Day is one of my favorite “Wine”…

T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…N.V. Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blanc Brut

This week’s sparkler is from Biltmore Estate based in North Carolina – a state that’s not top-of-mine when it comes to wine!  If that name sounds familiar, it may be because it’s part of the Biltmore Company which runs the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.  The estate features the largest privately owned home (175,000 sq. ft and…