Posted on 12/04/2023 11:23:22 AM PST by Red Badger
CABERNET FRANC DAY
On December 4th, Cabernet Franc Day celebrates this exquisite wine. Also known as Cab Franc Day, this is a day to learn more about this kind of wine.
Cabernet Franc is often referred to as the father of another popular wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is because Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc forged together to make Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is usually used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. This black grape is usually blended with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
However, lovers of this grape want people to know Cab Franc is so much more than a blending grape. The grape makes a delicious medium-bodied red wine. It produces a mouthwatering taste and bell pepper-like. Other flavors associated with the wine include raspberry, black cherry, raspberry, and chili pepper.
Cab Franc Pairings
This delicious black grape wine also pairs well with a variety of foods:
Meats - Roasted pork, beef stew, turkey with cranberry or roasted lamb.
Cheeses - Feta, goat cheese, and blue cheese.
Vegetables – Roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, mushrooms, and spinach.
Herbs and spices – Dishes seasoned with oregano, sage, red pepper flakes, and jalapeno.
Other names for Cabernet Franc include Bordo, Bouchy, Cabernet Franco, and Cabernet Fank. The wine first became popular in France during the 1600s. It wasn’t until 100 years later that the grape was planted elsewhere. Today, Cabernet Franc wine is produced in California, New York, Washington, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and New Zealand.
HOW TO OBSERVE #CabernetFrancDay
Restaurants and liquor stores have specials on Cabernet Franc wine. They also host wine tastings, wine-making demonstrations, and events that educate others on this type of wine. You can participate no matter where you are. Whether you’re at home relaxing, out with friends, or having a special dinner, be sure to have a glass. Please also share on social media with #CabernetFranceDay or #CabFrancDay.
CABERNET FRANC DAY HISTORY
Lori Budd, one of the top 15 wine bloggers in the United States, created Cabernet Franc Day in 2015. She did so to celebrate her favorite grape and chose December 4th as it is the anniversary of Cardinal Richelieu’s death. The Cardinal transported the first cuttings of the cabernet franc grapevines to the Loire Valley in southwest France where the wine was first established.
Cabernet Ping!................
I’ve never met a Cab Franc that failed to disappoint me.
I never was big on wine, and I wasn’t a ‘wine snob’.
I have plenty in my bar at home, for whomever wants some, but I don’t drink anything any more.....................
There’s nothing like that chili pepper aftertaste.
Mama keeps Fireball around the house, so I’m familiar with that. Jalapeno honey sounds good. I’ll tell her.
>Mama keeps Fireball around the house<
So do I!.........
Wife and I were vacationing in the Paso Robles area (great wines, friendly people, few crowds, reasonable prices (compared to Napa)). We went to Ch. Margene, calling ahead for an appointment. We were the only ones there on that mid-weekday. The man behind the counter was the owner and a very affable down to earth guy.
After tasting several wines, we bought some and signed up for his wine club. But I was very specific: NO CAB FRANC!!!! 6-9 months later I get a half case of Cab Franc.
Through an exchange of e-mails, he said to return the wine, at my cost and he would issue a credit. I was insistent that it was his error and he should pay.
I was not about to pay for his mistake and he was equally adamant. Finally, I decided that I would show him and keep his darn wine!
It sat in my basement for about five or six years. Finally, I decided what the heck, let's try it.
It was stunning. One of the best wines I had ever tasted.
The added five years of aging no doubt helped as the wine was now 8 years away from the vintage.
We still buy their wines, all of which are excellent and I never told him that he was right all-along.
If you ever go to Paso Robles, I would suggest a visit.
Tell him the entire story.
It will do you both good......................
Good idea. I am sure he would get a kick out of it!
I’m with you. It’s best left for blending in small amounts to Merlot.
Best Cabernet Franc is from the Loire Valley in France, especially from the region around Saumer. Pairs well with steak and blue cheese
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