by Debbie | Jan 6, 2021 | #cabfrancday, cabernet franc, Colorado Wine, wine
I have skied all over Colorado. Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs but I never knew they grew grapes in Colorado. I do remember a trip to Colorado Springs for a conference and noted how different the climate was there than in Denver. Extremely different, like...
by Debbie | Dec 2, 2020 | #cabfrancday, cabernet franc, wine
Cabernet Franc so misunderstood. Once only used as a blending grape doesn’t get much fan fare. In reality it really is the Big Daddy of all grapes! Cabernet Franc is the father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere. Yes he got around during his time! It is one...
by Debbie | Feb 6, 2019 | #cabfrancday
My aha moment with Cabernet Franc happened very early when I really didn’t know much about the grape. It was straight up, not blended and with a great black pepper zing on the finish that got me hooked! I later learned that Cabernet Franc was used predominately as a...
by Debbie | Dec 14, 2017 | #cabfrancday
Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite grapes. I was first introduced to it as a stand alone varietal at Whitecliff Vineyards way back and immediately fell in love with it. What I liked best was the pepper burst on the finish. Cab Franc as it’s referred to wasn’t always...
by Debbie | Nov 28, 2016 | #cabfrancday
Cabernet Franc is a very under appreciated grape and it happens to be one of my favorites. Now there is a day to celebrate the grape, December 4. Cabernet Franc Day is spearheaded by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines. She has created a website all about Cab Franc Day ....
