{"id":11717,"date":"2023-12-03T20:47:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T02:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=11717"},"modified":"2023-12-03T20:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T02:47:46","slug":"cabernet-franc-thrives-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2023\/12\/cabernet-franc-thrives-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond France – Cabernet Franc Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If I\u2019m picking favorites (and I usually try not to), when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon versus Cabernet Franc, I\u2019m \u2018Team Cabernet Franc.\u2019 All day. While there are certainly many similarities between Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon, there are also some notable differences. Cab Franc tends to be less tannic, a bit lighter bodied, with more notable acidity. Pesky green notes can sometimes show up, but a winemaker with a deft hand can tame the greenness. Spice and pepper notes are also common in Cab Franc. And one of the big things that puts a check in Cab Franc\u2019s column for me is that it is incredibly food friendly. Like I said, Team Cab Franc here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While widely associated with Bordeaux, Cab Franc actually originated in France\u2019s Loire Valley. In Bordeaux, Cab Franc is typically blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but in the Loire Valley, it often stands alone. And while Cabernet Sauvignon is renowned the world over, DNA testing has actually shown that Cabernet Franc got it on with Sauvignon Blanc to produce Cabernet Sauvignon. In other words (if you\u2019re a bit slow) Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc were somehow crossed and we ended up with Cabernet Sauvignon. So it\u2019s time to show some respect for Cabernet Sauvignon\u2019s dad (or mom). Testing has also shown that Cab Franc \u201cmothered\u201d or \u201cfathered\u201d Merlot and Carmenere as well. So see, we all have a lot to be thankful to Cab Franc for! And with December 4, aka Cabernet Franc Day upon us, I wanted to highlight some tasty Cabernet Franc around the world in places beyond France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2017 Justin Winery Justification Cab Franc is fabulous with a burger.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Aside from Loire and Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc is grown in the United States, Canada, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Croatia, Hungary<\/a>, and beyond. In each place, it adapts to different climates and expresses diverse flavor profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cab Franc is produced throughout the Americas. In the U.S., it is grown in California, Michigan, Virginia, New York, and Washington State. I can personally attest to the great Cab Franc in Virginia having tasted a few different ones during past trips<\/strong><\/a> there. And if you\u2019ve been around this blog for a while, you know I have mad love for Washington wine<\/strong><\/a> and the folks at Avennia<\/a> craft a wonderful Cab Franc. I\u2019m fact, I\u2019ve loved everything I\u2019ve had from their portfolio. I\u2019ve been holding my last bottle of Cab Franc from them hostage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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