It’s the simple things in life that matter. How many times have you heard that statement? I of course had to go down the rabbit hole of where the statement began and apparently Its origins are not tied to a any specific person or event. However, it is a longstanding theme in literature, philosophy, and…
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…
One of my favorite movies is Nightmare on Elm Street. I drove my college roommate crazy with all my Freddy Krueger paraphernalia.(especially the 3-D Freddy – sorry Jamie!) One of the most bone chilling scenes in the movie was when Freddy was in the boiler room with Nancy and he ran his finger knives along…
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…
