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Cabernet Franc

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Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire. It is even made into ice wine in Canada.

Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets. The Cabernet franc wineâ€™s color is bright pale red.

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Food Pairing: Pairs well with autumn and winter vegetable stews and roasts. Cabernet Franc is perfect with an asparagus quiche, roasted vegetables or with braised lamb.

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Adobe Road Winery

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Knights Valley

This wine greets you with raspberry & lavender aromas with subtle mint undertones. Cocoa and licorice flavors, as well as black cherry and ripe berries are evident. This is a robus ...moret wine with zing, smooth tannins and a toasty finish.

^$38.00

Arger-Martucci Vineyards

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2003 Cabernet Franc
St. Helena

Our 2003 Cabernet Franc was harvested in late October from our hillside vineyards at 24.8 brix. Starting with color, this wine makes an immediate statement. Intense dark purple, ...morebordering on black, one realizes this is going to be a â€œboldâ€ wine. Aged in a combination of French and Hungarian oak, the bouquet is classic Cabernet Franc with nuances of black cherry and a hint of chocolate. Blended with 5% Merlot from the same vineyard, this wine is initially soft on the palate. The firm structure begins in the middle of the mouth and carries through to the finish where the intense Cabernet Franc flavors linger. The Hungarian and French oak adds just enough spice to give great complexity and a real â€œmouthfulâ€ of wine.

^$65.00

Baily Vineyard & Winery

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2002 Cabernet Franc

Our first varietally labeled Cabernet Franc. We've been working with this grape as a component of our Meritage. Aged in European Oak cooperage for two years, it has aromas of black ...more cherry and vanilla. Try it with rack of lamb, roast beef, or cheese.

Beaucanon Estate

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2003 Cabernet Franc 'L Cuvee'
Napa Valley

2003 definitely started out with a whimper but September heat spikes and a long, cool autumn gave us low yields and well-developed flavors that made all the restless nights worthwh ...moreile. I think you'll find our latest Cabernet Franc will help to smooth away life's rough edges for you as well!
Like many wines of the 2003 vintage, our Cabernet Franc is delicious now but will be even better with a little more time in the bottle. This is a great selection for those wishing to build a cellar but donâ€™t want to have to wait too long for their wines to mature to perfection.
For those who canâ€™t resist the siren call and have to open a bottle right away, you will be rewarded by our boldest Cabernet Franc to date. The nose is pronounced, with lots of black fruit, sweet oak vanillin and hints of smoke and violet aromas that will certainly become more pronounced.
The first sip is a bit of a shock with bright acidity vying with prominent and gripping tannins but that quickly fades as juicy black cherry and red apple fruit comes to the fore. Accompanied by deeper notes of cocoa and brambly, cinnamon spice, this bottling of Cab Franc is definitely expressing some of the attributes the variet

^$22.00

Bedford Thompson Winery

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2000 Cabernet Franc
Los Alamos Hills

Cabernet Franc, the parent variety of the more famous Cabernet Sauvignon, has better success in cooler soils. It is usually not as rich as its off-spring and in Bordeaux, used as a ...more blending component for its raspberry-like fruit and leafy, floral components. In Santa Barbara County, Cabernet Franc takes on a richer, deeper, more complex personality than many other winegrowing regions worldwide. With our longer growing season, the extra hang time on the vines allows the grapes to develop additional dimensions. The south facing, steep slopes in the hills of the Los Alamos Valley means excellent sun exposure and drainage for complete ripening and best possible flavors. Though he is able to blend up to 25% and still have the varietal name on the label, winemaker Stephan Bedford prefers to extol the true expression of the varietal from a single source and all the attributes assigned to it, by allowing these wines to be entirely Cabernet Franc. At 100 percent Cabernet Franc, the wine is intense with immense fruit reminiscent of ripe blackberries, blueberries and spice supported by a toasty vanilla component from approximately 20 months barrel age, 33% percent new French oak. It has a sup

Bella Piazza Winery

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2005 Cabernet Franc
Sierra Foothills

Rich deep color. Spicy with flavors of black fruits.

This wine shows its heritage as one of the elite varietals from Bordeaux.

^$25.00

Boeger Winery

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2006 Cabernet Franc
El Dorado

Aromas: Typical Cab. Franc spice, strawberry, clove Flavors: Bright cherry fruit, cedar, clove, tobacco. Palate: Medium-bodied, well-structured tannin and subtle acidity. Aging Pot ...moreential: 5-10 years

^$15.00

Borghese Vineyard

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2006 Castello di Borghese Estate Cabernet Franc
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

A natural with red meats and even salmon, our Cab Franc is a gutsy Loire-style red. Focus of the enticing flavors of black pepper, ground spices, blackberries and a grounding earth ...moreiness all bundled in a beautifully fruited nose. Aged in vintage European oak barrels. Gerald Asher ( GOURMET) calls our Cab Francs "impressive with immediate appeal" Peter Mayle (A YEAR IN PROVENCE) says "it has gutsiness" (NYT).

^$24.99

Borghese Vineyard

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2006 Castello di Borghese Reserve Cabernet Franc
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

A rich and generous wine with marvelously deep and focused flavors of red berry, blackberry, and black tea. An abundance of smoky, minty, cedar hints framed by fine-grained tannins.

^$42.00

Burrell School Vineyards

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

Our second totally estate Cabernet Franc from our Pichon Vineyard, this brilliant and clear, gorgeous wine has elusive and shy perfume-tinted scents of rose petals, violets and a h ...moreint of pink peppercorns. On the palate it is clean, smooth, delecate and well-framed, like a prima ballerina. The earthy red fruits are lurking beneath the overwhelmingly floral presentation. The finish is devine, with just a hint of white pepper.

^$40.00

Buttonwood Farm Winery

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2003 Cabernet Franc
Santa Ynez Valley

Cabernet Franc grapes produce wine with distinctive herbaceous and spicy flavors. Those who appreciate its flavors exol its virtues and exhibit extreme loyalty and enthusiasm. Coun ...moret Buttonwood among those franc aficionados- we even organize a "Franc Fest" dedicated to the wonderful qualities of Cabernet Franc. While we originally planted cabernet franc to blend with merlot, it's also a component of Trevin as well as this very Bordeaux-like varietal cabernet franc.

Cabernet Franc is the consummate food wine and pairs well with grilled foods of all kind- even smoked or grilled turkey.

^$18.00

Byington Winery

CAW Rating: 100

100

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2005 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

This wine has charisma - fruity, velvety, and spicy all in one. The wine has a bay and wild sage aroma that reminds me of my childhood here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The palate ...morehas an interesting clove character balanced by elegant violet and raspberry notes. In my mind this wine is perfect, full of aroma and flavor, with a real sense of place. Most wines do not give you a complete sensory experience, but when you find one, itâ€™s special and requires a special occasion to drink the wine. Whether your occasion is Easter dinner, or that itâ€™s almost the weekend, sit back and take the time to enjoy this Cab Franc. I promise it will be worth it.

^$37.00

Callaway Winery

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2004 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Franc
Callaway Vineyard & Winery

The attractive aromas of this wine mingles spice, licorice, berries and oak. The deep, ruby red color is a prelude of the lush well-integrated red fruit flavors and are enhanced b ...morey a touch of licorice and a hint of chocolate and mint.

^$38.00

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines

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2004 Estate Cabernet Franc

The brilliant garnet color heralds an alluring bouquet of raspberry, wild roses, maraschino cherries and a sensuous mouth feel of spice, mocha and black fruit preserves. Mixed cher ...morery, mocha and wood nuances apparent on the finish. Excellent aging potential.

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines

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Kathleen Estate Late Harvest Cabernet Franc

After dinner will never be the same!

Only one in the world! Its opulent harmony derives from the uniqueness of Cabernet Franc grown in the rare limestone and volcanic soil ...mores of Carmody McKnight Vineyards. Bursting from the glass is a focused flavor of honey-laced raspberry, characteristic of the varietal and superbly magnified in the late harvest. Loads of ripe, lush red fruit round out the experience with undertones of licorice, spice and seductive hints of wildflowers, leaving one to wonder if this is, indeed, the nectar of the Gods.

Cass Winery

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles

This Cabernet Franc was the last variety to be picked during the 2004 harvest. The longer hang time resulted in concentrated fruit without extremely high sugar − a nice chara ...morecteristic of this variety. The fruit was originally contracted to a winery in Northern California and the fermentation was completed there in 1 Â½ ton open top fermenters that were punched down 2 times per day. Subsequently, we negotiated to bring the wine back to Cass Winery where we barrel aged the wine 23 months and racked it after 16 months.

^$42.00

Cass Winery

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2005 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles

The Cabernet Franc was harvested late in the vintage at full ripeness. The longer hang time resulted in concentrated flavor and structure in the wine. The ferment was punched down ...moreup to 4 times per day and pumped over when necessary. After 16 months aging in the barrel, the wine also received half that time aging in the bottle to ensure a wine ready to be enjoyed upon release.

^$42.00

Cerro Caliente Cellars

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles/Herder Vineyards

One barrel held back just for this release! Aged 27 months before bottling. Aging has smoothed this wine to velvet. The nose is all Cabernet Franc has to offer, fully rounded with ...morebright cherries showing through this elegant, exceptionally well-balanced wine. The finish never stops.

^$32.00

Chappellet Vineyards

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2004 Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

Chappelletâ€™s Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a traditional Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Franc at its base. The original vines were planted in 1989, making Cabern ...moreet Franc a relatively new addition to Pritchard Hill. This varietal thrives on the hillâ€™s volcanic soils, where conditions are ideal for developing ripe, concentrated flavors. The wine was bottled after spending 18 months in French Oak barrels (60 % new)

^$65.00

Chappellet Vineyards

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2005 Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

From its evocative red berry, plum, tea and cedar aromatics to the rich, complexity of its finish, this age-worthy Cabernet Franc displays both refinement and complexity. The red b ...moreerry aromatics are echoed on the palate by flavors of red currants and raspberry, accentuated by spicy green peppercorn notes and subtle hints of cocoa powder. A sophisticated wine from a cool vintage, this Cabernet Franc will continue to evolve and reward for years to come.

^$65.00

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2005 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

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100

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This wine has charisma - fruity, velvety, and spicy all in one. The wine has a bay and wild sage aroma that reminds me of my childhood here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The palate has an interesting clove character balanced by elegant violet and raspberry notes. In my mind this wine is perfect, full ...

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