For too long, Cabernet Franc has been the “other” Cabernet. Too green, not enough power, too little backbone, they’d say. Yes, it’s the vineyard workhorse, yes, it offers the best disease resistance, yes, it’s cold hardy, earlier ripening and the trusted player in the blend line-up, but rarely…. rarely, was that enough to make Cab…
Tag: Cabernet Franc
Ironstone Wines: California Dreamin’
After Pinot Noir, my next big red crush is the noble Cab Franc (/Chinon/Bourgueil/….). I love a herbaceous, savoury wine that I can chew and really ponder. When I booked my flight for the Wine Bloggers Conference (#WBC16) in Lodi, I was ready for ripe, round, sun-drenched Central Valley fruit in the form of Zinfandel…