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Cabernet Franc is a fruitier relation of Cabernet Sauvignon, less herbaceous and with less tannin. Our Cabernet Franc nose is full of violets and raspberries, bright berry fruit and green pepper. Cabernet Franc is excellent with sharper, stronger vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini. It holds its own with red meats and game.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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