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”…
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Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc Paired with Sausage and Potato Pan Roast #WinePW
It was a great pairing with the Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc!
My #CabFrancLove Story and Two Charming Cabernet Franc for #CabFrancDay
Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite grape varieties. That’s why I’m thrilled to be participating in Cabernet Franc Day, which is celebrated annually on December 4th. Just as one remembers their first kiss, first car, first job or any number of other “firsts”, as a Cabernet Franc lover, I’ll always remember my first experience…
Wine of the Day; 2014 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Franc Mount George Vineyard #CabFrancDay
This is an altogether delightful wine that combines California fruit with a harmonious structure that leans more toward the Old World This wine is a blend of 98% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot from the Mt. George Vineyard in the Coombsville sub-appellation of the Napa Valley. The Mt George vineyard, first planted…
A Captivating Cab Franc Paired with Sushi #WinePW
Wine Pairing Weekend is a group of bloggers who are passionate about the way good wine enhances a meal. On the second Saturday of each month we come together to blog about a chosen food and wine pairing theme. The theme this month is #CabFrancDay and pairing Cab Franc with food. In My Glass I was fortunate…
A Caboodle of Cabernet Franc for #CabFrancDay
Celebrating #CabFrancDay with a caboodle of Cabernet Franc from California, Oregon and New York Last weekend I participated in the 2nd Annual #CabFrancDay. #CabFrancDay is a celebration of the Cabernet Franc grape variety. It was established by Lori Hoyt Budd of Dracaena Wines last year. “The era of Cabernet Franc is nearly upon us.” – Wine…