Cabernet franc is becoming one of the trendy grapes. It has long been in the shadow of its cousin cabernet sauvignon but more and more wine consumers are appreciating it for its freshness, acidity and
I remember my first cabernet franc in France, many years ago. The restaurant served it freezing cold. It was customary at the time to keep the wines from Chinon and Bourgueil in the fridge with
Washington’s wine producers have summed up the 2020 vintage. The volume was slightly smaller than in 2019, but they are delighted with the quality. In addition to the pandemic, there were weather problems to deal
“Super Tuscans” have almost been a bit fading from the wine scene in Tuscany recently. Or perhaps they are just changing. Traditionally super-Tuscans were made from Bordeaux grapes, mainly cabernet sauvignon, with a bit of
Cabernet franc is becoming one of the trendy grapes. It has long been in the shadow of its cousin cabernet sauvignon but more and more
I remember my first cabernet franc in France, many years ago. The restaurant served it freezing cold. It was customary at the time to keep
Washington’s wine producers have summed up the 2020 vintage. The volume was slightly smaller than in 2019, but they are delighted with the quality. In
“Super Tuscans” have almost been a bit fading from the wine scene in Tuscany recently. Or perhaps they are just changing. Traditionally super-Tuscans were made
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