In the U.S., cool climate reds such as Cabernet Franc tend to be lean and less opulent than those from the warmer regions on the
Tag: Cabernet Franc
Wine Review: Roark Wine Company Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley 2016
Ryan Roark produces about 1500 cases of natural wine out of a small warehouse in Buellton just outside Santa Barbara. His goal is to showcase
Wine Review: Amigoni Urban Winery Cabernet Franc Missouri 2014
Missouri has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 19th Century. In fact, before prohibition Missouri was the second largest wine producing state
Casa Rondeña Cabernet Franc New Mexico 2014
Throughout much of the U.S. (outside California), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon’s earlier ripening parent, is ubiquitous. It’s a classic variety they can get ripe before
Bloomer Creek Vineyard White Horse Dry Red Finger Lakes 2012
The Finger Lakes are known for their scintillating Rieslings. But the reds? With the exception of the occasional Pinot Noir and a few experiments with
Budget Wine: Ironstone Cabernet Franc Lodi 2013
Yesterday in a blog post I was lamenting the preferences of wine consumers who like generic, homogenized wine instead of seeking something more interesting. This
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 