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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cabernet franc is often thought of as sort of a little brother to king cabernet sauvignon. Where one is planted, you’ll typically find the other. It’s this way in its native Bordeaux, and it’s this ...

Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bottle of Chinon in early spring, when the hardier trees are budding, but winter’s chill ...

International Cabernet Franc Day is on December 4. We spoke to three cabernet franc producers about the versatile grape and they each put forward a wine to try. When you hear the word "cabernet" you ...

There’s a lot to love about cabernet franc, which is stepping out of its long-held supporting role and into the limelight. Often sitting quietly in the shadow of heavyweight cabernet sauvignon, ...

Cabernet Franc is used to playing second fiddle to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. But more and more, the spotlight is on Cabernet Franc. With its elegance and drinkability, the grape is getting more ...

Cab Franc Forward is approaching its first anniversary, having already made significant strides in promoting the New York-based grassroots initiative. Building a campaign around Cabernet Franc allows ...

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 ...