A summer kick-off party takes place on June 15 with wine, food, live music, and more. The Great American Vineyard Cookout is ...

A few weeks ago, I attended two events showcasing the Coombsville American Viticultural Area located in the Napa Valley’s southeastern hills just east of downtown Napa. Both were organized by ...

All this brings me to the question of New York State cabernet franc. Is it the state’s signature grape? Some people would like to think so. There’s no doubt that New York makes terrific ...

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 ...

It’s Cabernet Franc. The effort, called Cab Franc Forward, marked its public debut earlier this month with a gala tasting event in New York City. Now the wineries are working to get the word out ...

On February 4, 2025, thirty-five New York wineries gathered in Manhattan to showcase Cabernet Franc, the state's most widely planted red vinifera grape variety, with 638 acres under vine.

Cabernet franc found a home in the Loire region in the 18th century, where it has dominated red wine production in Chinon, Samur-Champigny, Bourgueil and Anjou. We are particularly fond of ...

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 ...

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 ...