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Cabernet Franc (cab-air-nay frahn)

Regions and Vineyards

Plymouth, Murphys, Placerville, Grass Valley, Brooks, Rescue, Ione, Somerset, Camino, Camino , Mokelumne Hill, Nevada City, Vallecito, Lodi, Mt Aukum, Auburn, Penn Valley, Loomis, Shingle Springs, Sutter Creek, Pilot Hill, Lockeford, Folsom

Wineries

Bella Piazza, Black Sheep, Boeger Winery, Burch Hall Winery, Capay Valley Vineyards, Chateau Leidigh California's Most Exclusive Estate Winery, Clos Du Lac Cellars, Conti Estate/Charles B Mitchell Vineyards & Winery, Cooper Vineyards, Crystal Basin Cellars, Findleton Estate Winery, Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge, French Hill Winery, Garnet Sun Winery, Gold Hill Vineyard, Hatcher Winery, Indian Rock Vineyards, Indian Springs Vineyards, Irish Vineyards, Ironstone Vineyards, Iverson Vineyards And Winery, Jodar Vineyards & Winery, Latcham Vineyards, Lava Cap Winery, Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery, Madroña Vineyards, Mount Aukum Winery, Mt. Vernon Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Narrow Gate Vineyards, Nevada City Winery, Perry Creek Winery, Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery, Primus Vineyards, Secret Ravine Vineyard & Winery, Sierra Knolls Vineyard & Winery, Sierra Starr Vineyard, Sogno Winery, Solune Winegrowers, Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, Sutter Ridge Vineyards, Tanis Vineyards, Van Der Vijver Estate, Venezio Vineyards & Winery, Vina Castellano Winery, Watts Winery, Windwalker Vineyards, Wine Gallery, The, Winery By The Creek ...more

Flavor

Fruit flavor often suggests cherries, but herbal tones, pipe tobacco, chocolate, violets, licorice and mint also pop up frequently.

Body

It may look like cabernet sauvignon in the glass, but on the palate it's generally lighter, leaner and gentler.

At the table, pour it with...

Though less tannic and softer than cabernet sauvignon, and firmer and more complex than merlot, cabernet franc can be paired with fairly husky meats, pastas and casseroles.

Curiosities

Generally used to add complexity to more highly regarded cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc is rising in stature on its own, with new plantings ranging from California to Kosovo.

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