
Cabernet Franc
Learn about Cabernet Franc — taste profile, popular regions and more …
The subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets, Cabernet Franc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. While both are important grapes in modern day, high quality Bordeaux, interestingly, Cabernet Franc most likely originated from the Basque region of France sometime during the middle 1600s. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine producing world, with some of its most classic examples from France’s Loire Valley, in the regions of Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur-Champigny. Outside of France, Cabernet Franc performs quite well in parts of California, New York and Virginia. It is also a great blending grape.
Tasting Notes for Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a dry red wine and typically tastes of red raspberry, strawberry and herb, with a stunning perfume of violets, tobacco and spice.
Perfect Food Pairings for Cabernet Franc
Mouthwatering acidity makes Cabernet Franc an incredibly food-friendly wine, helping to cut through the richness of fatty meat dishes. It especially shines in tandem with lamb, and its affinity for the spice cabinet allows it to pair perfectly with Chinese dishes prepared with Szechuan pepper and five-spice.
Sommelier Secrets for Cabernet Franc
One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
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Inglenook Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Geyser Peak Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Marc Bredif Chinon 1999Cabernet Franc from Chinon, Touraine, Loire, France
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Steele Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from California
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Hargrave Cabernet Franc Lattice 1999Cabernet Franc from New York, Other U.S.
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Ravenswood Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Ironstone Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Iron Horse Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
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Cosentino Napa Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Trefethen Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Lava Cap Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Sierra Foothills, California
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Conn Creek Limited Release Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Le Macchiole Paleo 1999Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy
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Titus Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California
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Paradigm Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Lang & Reed Premier Etage Cabernet Franc 1999Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California