Cabernet Franc is arguably the king of reds in Virginia (though, some argue it is Petit Verdot) and Doug Fabbioli does it as good as anyone. So, when Doug told me he was going to do a Cabernet Franc Vertical I jumped at the chance to join. I invited the wine club and the awesomeness that is (...) When it comes to Virginia wine, the two varieties most mentioned are Viognier (the state’s official wine grape variety) and Cabernet Franc. Both are deserving of the discussion. And just for the record, I’m a fan of both. But for those new to Virginia wine, you would be remiss if you overlook (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor When Ben and Kimberly Peacock took over the wine portion of Tousey Winery's business in 2009 -- Kimberly is founder Ray Tousey's daughter -- the portfolio was focused on hybrid grapes. "To be frank, (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor When Ben and Kimberly Peacock took over the wine portion of Tousey Winery's business in 2009 -- Kimberly is founder Ray Tousey's daughter -- the portfolio was focused on hybrid grapes. "To be frank, (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Though once near-sister wineries, the Corey Creek Vineyards label has been almost entirely absorbed by the mother Bedell Cellars label over the past several years. The chardonnays, cabernet francs and roses all wear the (...) By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Though once near-sister wineries, the Corey Creek Vineyards label has been almost entirely absorbed by the mother Bedell Cellars label over the past several years. The chardonnays, cabernet francs and roses all wear the (...) It's been no secret I enjoy pondering food and wine pairings. I use to play it safe until a few years ago when I enjoyed an entree prepared by one of my favorite local chefs. The pairing was lobster in a saffron broth and accompanied with cabernet franc. Whoever said seafood and cabernet do not (...) [Through The Walla Walla Grape Vine™] A blend of cabernet, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petite verdot. clear brick red smoky -- earth -- leather candy apples -- juicy acids melts away to a light caramel a little barnyard sleek Retail, about $35 Conn Creek (...) St. Nicholas de Bourgueil (100% Cabernet Franc), La Mine, Yannick Amarault, 2008, Loire Valley Southampton Publick House, Vic (antique porter aged in oak), New York Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge (100% Pinot Noir), Phillipe Colin, 2008, Côte de (...) [Grapes and Grains: Wine, Beer, Spirits and NYC Events] Chocolaty-sweet every red fruit in the world, covered in chocolate (The blend is 59% cabernet, 19% cabernet franc, 5% petite verdot, 11% malbec, 6% merlot.) Delicious, but this will be cough syrup in short order And it was. Retail, about $30 to $40. Girard (...) |
