French Cabernet Franc for Wine Blogging Wednesday
2008-04-03 00:00:00 It's once again Wine Blogging Wednesday and I'm glad to be a part of it again. I skipped out last month as the theme was "comfort wine" and quite frankly I don't have one?comfort isn't a reason for me to drink wine. But this month it's French Cabernet Franc for Wine ...
WBW #44 French Cabernet Franc
2008-04-02 13:34:00 Our host for this edition of WBW, the brain-child of Lenn of Lenndevous, is Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV. He chose French Cabernet Franc as theme for this month (ostensibly as a result of his recent trip tasting in France!). You can watch his vlog about the event here, but the jist is pick a French Cabernet Franc and post your link by April 2, 2008 in the comments to the entry on his website.I'll admit straight up that I sorta cheated on this one. Having been in travel mode since before Gary's theme announcement, I really didn't have much of a chance to pick up a bottle for this month or shop around. I popped into my favorite local shop, The Winery in Old Town Alexandria, and sadly could not come up with a full on Cabernet Franc. So I went with a 25% Cabernet Franc, 70% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux style blend.The wine is a 2004 Chateau Quercy Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. It clocked in at 13% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost me $25.99. T...
By: Wannabe Wino
A VA Cab Franc I Like
2008-03-03 12:39:00 I do not care for Cab Franc much, at least the ones I've had produced here in the states. They are often thin, acidic, vegetal, and just not good. So it took me by great surprise that I liked this wine, and liked it enough to take a bottle home!The wine was a 2006 Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc. It clocked in at 13.4% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost us $22 at the winery minus a 10% discount. On the nose the wine was peppery, with vanilla, currants, and spice. It was just a little bit vegetal, but not in a bad way at all. In the mouth I found spice, earth, and currants. The wine was tannic, but as it opened up, I got flavors of tart blackberries in the wine.A VA Cab Franc I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
By: Wannabe Wino
Chateau du Pin Franc 2005 Merlot - Cabernet France
2008-01-26 03:33:00 Sacré Dieu! If she wears panties, this will remove them. Be she a zitella or a water sprite, she will quaff heartily of this sublimely balanced nectar. Serve alone or with most any food. If you're a foul rogue who desires a single nights acquaintanceship, serve slightly chilled and by itself. For those of us who prefer lasting friendships, serve with pleasant and tasty snacks. She will be yours, it is your choice as to how long you shall keep her in your good stead. read more
Vino Cabernet Franc, Viña Chocalán, Reserva 2004.
2007-05-06 22:09:00 Presentación de Viña Chocalán: “Intenso, de color rojo oscuro con un fuerte carácter aromático. Se caracteriza por un sabor muy concentrado de berris (arándanos y moras). En nariz se aprecian primeramente notas de té, seguido por ciruelas, chocolate y canela, con un toque de menta al final. En boca es flexible, rico y completo -incluso sedoso- ...
Vino Cabernet Franc, Viña Chocalán, Reserva 2004.
2007-05-06 22:09:00 Presentación de Viña Chocalán: “Intenso, de color rojo oscuro con un fuerte carácter aromático. Se caracteriza por un sabor muy concentrado de berris (arándanos y moras). En nariz se aprecian primeramente notas de té, seguido por ciruelas, chocolate y canela, con un toque de menta al final. En boca es flexible, rico y completo -incluso sedoso- ...
Viña Tarapacá, Natura +Plus, Cabernet Franc · Shiraz · Merlot 2004/orgánico
2007-04-11 23:57:00 Descripción Viña Tarapacá: “Las uvas orgánicas que dan origen a este ensamblaje de Cabernet Franc, Shiraz y Merlot, provienen de nuestros propios viñedos plantados en pie de monte y ubicados en Isla de Maipo, zona que posee un ecosistema protegido, lo que permite la aplicación de tratamientos libres de cualquier pesticida o producto químico. Un porcentaje de ...
Viña Tarapacá, Natura +Plus, Cabernet Franc · Shiraz · Merlot 2004/orgánico
2007-04-11 23:57:00 Descripción Viña Tarapacá: “Las uvas orgánicas que dan origen a este ensamblaje de Cabernet Franc, Shiraz y Merlot, provienen de nuestros propios viñedos plantados en pie de monte y ubicados en Isla de Maipo, zona que posee un ecosistema protegido, lo que permite la aplicación de tratamientos libres de cualquier pesticida o producto químico. Un porcentaje ... |
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