Winemaker Notes
Intense ruby color. Very expressive and complex nose combining aromas of fresh fruit (blackberry) and notes of violets. Long finish with light caramel notes.
Pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats or poultry roasted in sauce.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—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.
On the north bank of the Loire Valley in the western end of the greater Touraine region, Bourgueil makes a sturdy and aromatic Cabernet Franc.
GEC125069_2015 Item# 177490