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If I Could Buy Only One – September 21st Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the September 21st release, which one would it be and why?” Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2020, Ontario, Canada$29.95, TawseJohn Szabo, MS – If I’m buying only one for this cool autumn weekend, I’m looking directly at the Tawse Cabernet Franc Growers Blend […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages September 21st Release
Settling ScoresBy David Lawrason with notes from John Szabo, Michael Godel, Sara d’Amato and Megha Jandhyala Vintages Sept 21 release publication highlights “High Scoring Wines.” I rise to the bait like a bass at sunrise. I don’t want to get too deep on all the issues around score-flation, credibility of sources and the damage that […] More
La Barbera’s heritage and excellence as Barbera d’Asti
The territory of Asti and Monferrato: The hills, symbol of wine-growing excellence and a UNESCO heritage By Michael Godel This feature was commissioned by Consorzio Barbera D’Asti e Vini del Monferrato. The consortium for Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato Wines has been the voice of these Piedmontese hills and its grape realities for more than 70 […] More
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Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux, where it is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is also the main red variety in the Loire Valley, where it is vinified alone in appellations such as Chinon, Saumur and Bourgueil. It is even made into ice wine in Canada, where it is one of the main red varieties. Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing finesse and a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets, as well as bell pepper. That particular aroma is loved by some and seen almost as a fault by many.
