Celebrate Cab Franc Day with These 10 Fun Facts! 

Cabernet Franc Day, celebrated every year on December 4th, honors one of the wine world’s most elegant and versatile red grapes. Whether you’re a Cab Franc connoisseur or new to the varietal, this day is the perfect excuse to pour a glass and explore its rich history and distinctive character. Let’s dive into 10 fun facts…

Cabernet Franc Spotlight: Dracaena Wines

Cabernet Franc Spotlight: Dracaena Wines

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…

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TV Segment: Downtown Paso Wineries on Your Thanksgiving Table

I returned to Your Central Valley to discuss Thanksgiving wine pairing suggestions. With almost 30 wineries located in downtown, there are a myriad of possibilities to make your holiday dinner spectacular.  On this segment we paired the following wines: PasoSecco Sparkling Grenache Blanc –  Sparkling Gougeres Dracaena Wines 2022 Classic Cabernet Franc – roasted butternut…

Showing and Sharing the Cab Franc Love

Showing and Sharing the Cab Franc Love

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…

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; A Vegetarian’s Best Friend #winePW

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!…