Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon share similar names and qualities, but distinct characteristics set them apart. Cabernet Franc, a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Merlot and ...

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From France’s Loire Valley to Napa Valley, Canada, Argentina, and beyond, Cabernet Franc shines on its own and in blends. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and ...

The sweet smell of summer is just around the corner. And, while you may be tempted to rosé all day or start pouring your favorite sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio, there is another white style of wine ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the global wine industry. In recent years, Cabernet Franc has been stealthily gaining favorable attention among wine ...

More Napa Valley winemakers are starting to produce wines made with the Cabernet Franc grape, and consumers are responding positively to this lighter, more elegant style of cab. For years, the ...

One of the most important grape varieties in its native France, where it is cultivated on over 90,000 acres, Cabernet Franc is now grown all over the world. At home and around the globe it is used ...

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Originally hailing from France, cabernet franc has long been one of the most popular grapes for blending. Unlike cabernet sauvignon, which is known for its full body and dark fruit flavors, cabernet ...

These two popular wine styles share some similarities and a number of differences. Here's what you need to know. Vicki Denig is a wine and travel journalist who divides her time between New York and ...

These two popular wine styles share some similarities and a number of differences. Here's what you need to know. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon share similar names and qualities, but distinct ...