varietal: Cabernet Franc

Wagner Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé

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Wagner
Fanciful Name: Dry Rosé
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: A perfect salmon color matched with fresh fruit on the nose and palate. Crushed rock creates a weighty, dry sipper packaged in a handy screw cap bottle. Bring it on a picnic with fried chicken.
Wagner Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé

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Château Soucherie Cabernet Franc Cuvée L’Astrée 2021

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Château Soucherie
Fanciful Name: Cuvée L'Astrée
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Rosé de Loire
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Don't be fooled by this wine’s delicate pale color. Crafted from 100% gamay, this wine bursts from the glass with lively cranberry and strawberry aromas and a lengthy mineral-driven finish.
Château Soucherie Cabernet Franc Cuvée L’Astrée 2021

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Finca La Celia Cabernet Franc Pioneer 2020

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Finca La Celia
Fanciful Name: Pioneer
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: This 100% cabernet franc has a lovely dark ruby aspect in the glass. On the nose, dark fruits dominate, with subtle hints of milk chocolate and spice. It has nice weight, with rich fruit leading the way, and nice weight and texture. A very versatile red wine, it's not overly tannic, and is ready to enjoy now.
Finca La Celia Cabernet Franc Pioneer 2020

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El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2018

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El Enemigo
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $24.00

Tasting Notes: When Adrianna Catena began her own wine, making a venture, she named it El Enemigo, or “the enemy.” But the venture was not designed to be a competition with her auspicious father’s business. So perhaps “frenemies” would be more appropriate. This luscious, deep garnet cabernet franc epitomizes what this varietal can be on its own. Black currant and plum, sweet, spices and oak notes. All combine, spend 16 months in French oak barrels and give a long finish with great balance that pairs with any hardy meat focused menu.
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Three Sisters Cabernet Franc 2017

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Three Sisters
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $28.95

Tasting Notes: This modest winery just outside of Dahlonega in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia produces one killer cab franc. Dark fruit, smooth tannins and plenty of back bone. Bring your lunch and sip a bottle on their outdoor patio!
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Paumanok Cabernet Franc 2018

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Paumanok
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: North Fork
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Blackberry and cherry notes dance along the nose and palate, with herbal and floral flavors that make this Long Island wine shine. A dash of merlot blended in gives the it an edge of beauty, with fruit and a smooth texture to tie everything together nicely.
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2015

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Dr. Konstantine Frank
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A light and refreshing, earthy and spiced red crafted from vines planted in 1974 from a producer in the game for over 60 years.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2015

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Bertrand Galbrun Cabernet Franc 2019

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Bertrand Galbrun
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgueil
Retail Price: $21.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from older cabernet franc vines, this wine’s vineyard enjoys both biodynamic and organic certifications. The wine does not see any added sulfites added to the native yeast, used for fermentation. Brilliant ruby, with notes on the nose and palate of red berries, and touches herbs. Elegant, with superb focus; this is a wine to accompany a special meal.
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Barrage Cellars Cease and Desist Cabernet Franc 2019

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Barrage Cellars
Fanciful Name: Cease and Desist
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Yakima Valley
Retail Price: $37.00

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two of Washington's finest vineyards, the wine is a bright, deeper ruby, with great depth of color. The nose and palate offer a lovely, complex combination of dark fruit and subtle spice notes. It is quite weighty, as well as mouth filling. A great choice if grilled meats are part of your dinner.
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Gratien & Meyer Brut Rosé Cabernet Franc

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Gratien & Meyer
Fanciful Name: Brut Rosé
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Crémant de Loire
Retail Price: $18.00

Tasting Notes: A stunning blend of pinot noir, chardonnay, cabernet fran, and a touch of chenin blanc. A softer salmon color in the glass, the nose is quite fragrant, with red fruit notes. The palate is lush, with enough acidity to support the fruit, and has a long and balanced finish.
Gratien & Meyer Brut Rosé Cabernet Franc

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2018

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Dr. Konstantin Frank
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: This rosé version of Cabernet Franc accentuates the elegance and finesse of the grape growing and wine making processes. Clean, bright, tremendously food friendly, it's a wonderfully supple and elegant wine.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc 2018

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Domaine Filliatreau Chateau Fouquet Saumur Rouge 2015

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Domaine Filliatreau
Fanciful Name: Chateau Fouquet
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: 100% Cabernet Franc from organically grown grapes from vineyards in the Saumur village of Breze. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel. Expressive floral, black fruit and coffee aromas combine with rich earth tones. Concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum and mocha harmonize with firm tannins and a lovely hint of terroir. The finish is long with sweet/tart acidity melding perfectly with the tannins. Decant for at least two hours and pair with roast pork, duck, lamb or game. Though very enjoyable now, this wine will cellar beautifully for 3-5 years.
Domaine Filliatreau Chateau Fouquet Saumur Rouge 2015

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