Cabernet Franc Gets Its Moment

Cabernet Franc is stealing the spotlight—this grape, a parent to Merlot and grandparent to Sauvignon Blanc, is getting its moment thanks to winemakers like Steven Mirassou and the wildly popular Cabfranc-a-palooza event. With tastings from Texas to France and standout bottles like Cellar 13’s 2021 and Steven Kent’s 2023 (available at Costco for just $23), it’s time to hype this underrated varietal. Meanwhile, wine lovers can dive into FIFA-themed digital tastings in the Santa Cruz Mountains, summer wine dinners, and celebrate Alamitos Vineyards’ winemaker George Troquato, who swept gold at the International Women’s Wine Competition. The wine world is buzzing—and Cabernet Franc is finally headlining. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87c8287444ffc45f