Cabernet Franc is almost always grown as a blending partner for Bordeaux style wines. But outside of Maryland, very few wineries make it to stand alone. Al takes a look.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
llama Cabernet Franc, “Old Vine”, Mendoza ’21 ** $ VALUE
(Good entry level cab franc, checks all the boxes, everyday drinking)
Two Mountain Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley ’22 ** $$
(Shows finesse and leanness, muted flavors, better suited for blending)
WINE OF THE WEEK
Chekana Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley, Mendoza ’21 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Big powerful cab franc, smoky black cherry, ripe flavors, mild tannins)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
