Wine Tasting – Cabernet Franc

For our next tasting event, we invite you to explore the world of Cabernet Franc! Join us on Tuesday, February 27 at 6 p.m. as our general manager Travis Doyle leads us through five distinct expressions of this fantastic varietal.

Cabernet Franc is one of the most ancient grape varieties in existence and is the parent grape of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carménère. It is known for its flavors of mint, tobacco, and green bell pepper. There is much variety in Cabernet Franc wines. Depending on where it’s planted, they can be lighter or bolder, a true representation of terroir. During this tasting, we will sample wines from France, Washington, California, and South Africa.

TASTING LINEUP

Bernard Baudry Chinon ‘Le Domaine’ 2021
Loire Valley, France. Notes of black currant, cranberry, tar, wild herbs, and matcha tea.

Martin Woods Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Franc
Seven Hills Vineyard in Walla Walla Valley, Washington. Ripe cherry kirsch, garden herbs, and green peppercorn. Balanced and refined.

Big Flower Cabernet Franc 2022
Stellenbosch, South Africa. Ripe blackberry, black currant, and charred jalapeño.

Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny ‘Les Memoires’ 2020
Loire Valley, France from famed winemaker Thierry Germain. Vivid raspberry, blood orange, and incredible minerality.

Chappellet Cabernet Franc 2021
Napa Valley, California. Full bodied with notes of blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, rose petals, and pencil shavings.