With New York State claiming Cabernet Franc and Livermore Valley calling out Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, could ...

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 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 ...

Cabernet franc has long been something of an enigma — once relegated in Bordeaux to a mere blending component, a distant star in the Loire galaxy and treated like a Frankenstein experiment in ...

Many consumers are not as familiar with cabernet franc as they are with cabernet sauvignon, even though it is widely grown in the world. Alas, the grape plays a supporting role in most of the blends ...

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. What’s fueling this newfound interest and success for Cabernet Franc?

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 ...

Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bottle of Chinon in early spring, when the hardier trees are budding, but winter’s chill still lingers. I say this from experience: I once sat near the window of a ...

The first guideline for pairing wine and food — and the easiest — is to find common flavors. For instance, wine made from the grape Pinot Noir often has cherry/berry flavors, making it a match with ...