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GETTING TO KNOW WINE. WHERE DO I BEGIN?
BORDEAUX
Map of France
3 Important Wine Regions
- Cabernet Franc
(herbal notes, tobacco)
Closely related to the familiar Cabernet Sauvignon, this grape is being used in the New World to make some very interesting wines. It is traditionally used in Bordeaux as a blending partner in wines, particularly to modulate or soften the wine's character.
Tip: Remember, cabernet franc is the name of the grape variety. When it is made into wine it is known as the cabernet franc varietal.
It originates in Bordeaux & is now produced in many New World wine regions...
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Varietal
Wine 101 (step 1)
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