Wine Enthusiast Magazine

VIEWPOINT: CRAZY FOR CAB (FRANC)

Maybe it’s the time I’ve spent in the Loire Valley, or maybe it’s because one of the first Napa Valley Cabernet Francs I ever had was one of Tom Garrett’s iconic Detert bottlings, but I’ve always loved Cabernet Franc.

I love its violet aroma and vibrant, earthy flavors of cedar, dried herb and

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