Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW
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Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW

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…

Cab Franc; Stepping Out of the Shadow of Its Progeny

Cab Franc; Stepping Out of the Shadow of Its Progeny

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…

Discussing Women’s History Month on Your Central Valley

Discussing Women’s History Month on Your Central Valley

I am so honored to share my latest television segment with you.  March is Women in History Month. The celebration began in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L 97-28. This resolution requested that President Reagan recognize the week beginning March 7th as Women’s History Week. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project, petitioned Congress to…

Join Us on Winephabet Street – Villány

What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine.  Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…

Right Bank Libournais; Cabernet Franc and a Long Historical Presence

Right Bank Libournais; Cabernet Franc and a Long Historical Presence

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…

Championing for Cabernet Franc; The True Underdog

Championing for Cabernet Franc; The True Underdog

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….

Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc; The Love Story

Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc; The Love Story

Only two days until #CabFrancDay! Join us on Twitter this Friday, December 4th! Follow using #CabFrancDay. We will be hosting a twitter chat at 5pm PT followed by a get to know the winemakers chat at 6pm PT! Show everyone your Cab Franc Love and together we’ll show that Cabernet Franc is #MoreThanABlendingGrape!!  I hope…