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 ....
by Debbie | Jun 27, 2016 | cabernet franc, hudson valley, Uncategorized
Cabernet Fran,c a grape that doesn’t get too much attention like some of it’s counterparts Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. It is grown primarily in Bordeaux and used as a blending grape. It is grown in other regions throughout the...
by Debbie | Nov 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s been a few weeks since Halloween and if you have leftover candy, or you’re tired of looking at your kids candy what can you do. Well…we didn’t get many kids at our house and we had leftover Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. One of my...
by Debbie | Nov 5, 2015 | cabernet franc, Finger Lakes Wine Country
It’s getting a bit chilly outside and in my house the shift has been made to red wine. While I was at the Wine Bloggers conference this year I did a little Finger Lakes Red Wine speed tasting. It is kind of like speed dating but with wine. The...
by Debbie | Feb 26, 2015 | Turkish Wines
I recently did a podcast with Shane Rai owner of Vino Rai, a Seattle based importer of Turkish Wines. Being that I am (or now was) a Turkish wine virgin, he was kind enough to send me a sample of Gali 2010 Merlot / Cabernet Franc blend. I was very excited as I...
