I was honored to be asked to be a key note speaker at the International Cabernet Franc Competition sponsored by California Wines and Wineries. Below is my speech titled, “Cabernet Franc; Stepping out of the shadow of its Progeny.” Thank you to Michael Kelly for putting the event together and for the photo. (not sure…
It’s been a while since I have talked about my beloved Cabernet Franc. I thought today I would dive into the Bordeaux region that is best known for its production, Libournais. The region is located on the “Right Bank” of Bordeaux and is named after the historic capital of Libourne. As a reminder, Bordeaux wines…
I have always loved underdogs. Underdogs never settle. They have a strong desire to show that there is more to them than meets the eye. Underdogs come out of nowhere to shock the world and do not take anything for granted. The Underdog Story Even as a child, all of my favorite shows featured underdogs….
#CabFrancDay is almost here! December 4th is just two weeks and this year’s celebration is going to fantastic. This year, we have 15 wineries to spotlight, so be sure to follow Exploring the Wine Glass on your social media channels to keep up with all the happenings! Cabernet Franc is an essential blending grape, found…
It’s that time of year again! Today is my favorite wine holiday! Happy #CabFrancDay 2019! In honor of the day, I have reposted what has turned out to be the most popular Cab Franc post. I guess everyone loves a romantic story with a happy ending! I hope to see you on social media…
Explore the World via Cabernet Franc March is here and that means Spring is on its way. Considering last March we had two massive snow storms, I will change that to Spring is HOPEFULLY on its way! In addition to the crocus popping up, bunnies hopping around and birds chirping, it is time for #WinePW!…
Important dates in history. There are plenty that have changed the world, some for the better and some for the worse. Some dates are significant to the world and others just to you. Well, today, October 1, 2018 is a pretty big day in history! Today represents the official release of our fourth vintage! It is…
The Art of Starting a Winery Dracaena Wines has been producing award-winning wines since the inaugural 2013 vintage. We have poured our hearts and souls into each and every bottle. We are a small producer; one that relies on our customer’s spreading the word about our wines. As with any business, you need to have…
As she sat in the vineyard, taking in the fresh air, she thought to herself when will things change for her. She stretched her tendrils out to absorb the last bit of sun that was dropping below the horizon. She took a breath as the fog rolled in, knowing that the temperature would be dropping soon….
