Cabernet Franc Day
This exquisite wine is on display in Cabernet Franc Day on December 4th. This is also known as Cab Franc Day, so it is a day to learn more about this style of wine.
Cabernet Franc is often referred to as the father of another popular wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is because Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc forged together to produce Cabernet Sauvignon. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc is often used as a blending grape. This black grape is often blended with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
However, lovers of this grape want to know that Cab Franc is so much more than a blending grape. The grape makes a delectable medium-bodied red wine. It's delectable taste and bell pepper-like. Raspberry, black cherry, raspberry, and chili pepper are among the wine's other popular flavors.
Cab franc pairings
This delectable black grape wine also goes well with a variety of dishes: This delectable black grape wine goes well with a variety of dishes.
- Meats – Roasted pork, beef stew, turkey with cranberry or roasted lamb – Meats – Roasted pork, beef stew, turkey with cranberry or roasted lamb
- Feta, goat cheese, and blue cheese are among the cheeses on display at Feta, goat cheese, and blue cheese
- Roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, mushrooms, and spinach are among the vegetarian dishes on sale at the Vegetables
- Herbs and spices – Dishes seasoned with oregano, sage, red pepper flakes, and jalapeno – are among the dishes seasoned with oregano, sage, red pepper flakes, and jalapeno
Bordo, Bouchy, Cabernet Franco, and Cabernet Fank are among Cabernet Franc's other names for Cabernet Franc. During the 1600s, the wine first became popular in France. The grape was not planted in another country until 100 years ago. Today, Cabernet Franc wine is made in California, New York, Washington, Chile, Argentina, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and New Zealand.
How to celebrate #cabernetfrancday
Specials on Cabernet Franc wine are available at restaurants and liquor stores. They also host wine tastings, wine-making demonstrations, and activities that inform others about this style of wine. No matter where you are located, you will participate. Be sure to have a glass whether you're at home relaxing, out with colleagues, or having a special dinner. Please also post #CabernetFranceDay or #CabFrancDay on social media.
History of the cabernet franc day in the United States has dominated the cabernet franc day
In 2015, Lori Budd, one of the top 15 wine bloggers in the United States, introduced Cabernet Franc Day. She did so to honor her favorite grape and picked December 4th as it is the anniversary of Cardinal Richelieu's death. The Cardinal brought the first cuttings of the cabernet franc grapevines from the Loire Valley in southwest France, where the wine was first established.
