The countdown is on to celebrate one of the wine world’s most captivating and versatile varietals—Cabernet Franc! This year, I’m excited to spotlight some incredible producers who are dedicated to showcasing the true potential of Cab Franc. For these winemakers, Cab Franc is more than just a blending grape—it’s a star in its own right,…
The countdown is on to celebrate one of the wine world’s most dynamic and captivating varietals! This year, I’m thrilled to highlight some remarkable producers dedicated to showcasing the true essence of Cab Franc. These winemakers share a common vision—that it’s far more than a blending component, but rather a standout varietal capable of delivering…
Cabernet Franc Day is right around the corner, and I’m thrilled to celebrate one of the most dynamic and expressive grapes in the wine world! This year, I’m highlighting outstanding producers who bring the distinctive essence of Cab Franc to life in their wines. These winemakers are passionate about showcasing Cab Franc as a varietal…
Cabernet Franc Day is almost here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate one of the wine world’s most versatile and captivating varietals! This year, I’m highlighting some outstanding producers who craft wines that truly showcase the distinctive personality of Cab Franc. These wineries share a passion for proving that Cabernet Franc is far…
Cabernet Franc Day is almost here, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate one of the wine world’s most versatile and intriguing varietals! This year, I’m shining a spotlight on some incredible producers who craft wines that truly showcase the unique character of Cab Franc. These wineries share the belief that Cabernet Franc is…
Why Does Cabernet Franc Deserve the Spotlight? In the nine years since I created Cabernet Franc Day, I have seen Cabernet Franc gain more space in the spotlight. There have been many articles written about how it is having its day and each one places a smile on my face. Cabernet Franc was quite the…
This past December, we celebrated the 7th anniversary of Cab Franc Day. The day was started to promote the inaugural release of Dracaena Wines’ Cabernet Franc. I went to social media that December 4th and just starting talking about how special Cabernet Franc is as a single varietal grape. And to my surprise, A LOT…
We paired this dish with a 2015 Paracombe Cabernet Franc. This is a very special bottle to me. It represents how amazing the wine community is. I saw that Cathie Schafer posted about this Cabernet Franc on Instagram. I commented how I had never had an Australian Cab Franc and she replied asking for my…
It is hard to believe that it December is almost here. Although, I feel like it has been an eternity getting here, since there has been Christmas decorations in the stores since before Halloween! Thankfully, the holiday season is almost upon us, but more importantly, Cabernet Franc Day is almost here. I say this all…
Is there anyone who thought that when Robin Bell Renken chose Back to School as the theme for the September #WinePW chat, that I would not be talking about Cabernet Franc?! We were asked to pick a subject on wine and put together a fun educational piece to expand your wine knowledge! I thought a…
