Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety that originates from France. It’s known for its versatility in blending, as well as its unique characteristics when produced as a single varietal wine. Typical flavors associated with Cabernet Franc include red plums, crushed herbs, blackberries, raspberries, bell peppers and cassis.
The wine it produces is commonly light to medium-bodied with lower tannins than its close relative, Cabernet Sauvignon. It also ripens earlier, offering a brighter acidity and often, a green herbal or vegetal taste. In many wine regions, Cabernet Franc is planted and harvested to add complexity to blended wines, or as insurance policy against a tricky growing season for Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine is quite aromatic, with a rosy, violet-like perfume and crunchy red fruit at the palate. It can often have a green bell pepper note, which comes from a compound known as pyrazine that's present in the grape. This wine can be consumed young but also ages well, developing leather and tobacco notes over time.
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Sharp Rock Vineyards
5 Sharp Rock Road
Sperryville, VA 22740
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Fox Meadow Winery
3310 Freezeland Road
Linden, VA 22642
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Seven Doors Winery
5800 Johnson Mountain Road
Huddleston, VA 24104
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Sugarleaf Vineyards
3613 Walnut Branch Lane
North Garden, VA 22959
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Golden Road Vineyards
542 Golden Road
State Road, NC 28676
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Chateau O'brien At Northpoint
3238 Rail Stop Road
Markham, VA 22643
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Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards
2747 Leeds Manor Road
Markham, VA 22643
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Shelton Vineyards
286 Cabernet Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
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Veramar Vineyard
905 Quarry Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
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Philip Carter Winery
4366 Stillhouse Road
Hume, VA 22639
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Stanburn Winery
158 Conner Dr.
Stuart, VA 24171
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Capitol Vineyards
3600 Sage Rd
Delaplane, VA 20144
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First Colony Winery
1650 Harris Creek Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Reynard Florence Vineyard
16109 Burnley Road
Barboursville, VA 22923
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Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery
235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28676
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Delaplane Cellars
2187 Winchester Road
Delaplane, VA 20144
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Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim Farm
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Narmada Vineyards and Winery
43 Narmada Lane
Amissville, VA 20106
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Three Fox Vineyards
10100 Three Fox Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144
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Cobbler Mountain Cellars
5909 Long Fall Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144
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Magnolia Vineyards
200 Viewtown Road
Amissville, VA 20106
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Gray Ghost Vineyards
14706 Lee Highway
Amissville, VA 20106
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Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
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Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery
5535 Blue Valley Way
Delaplane, VA 20144
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Road
Barboursville, VA 22923
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Preston Ridge Winery
4105 Preston Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
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Horton Vineyards
6399 Spotswood Trail
Gordonsville, VA 22942
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Notaviva Vineyards
13274 Sagle Road
Hillsboro, VA 20132
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Brookmere Wine & Vineyard Inn
5369 State Route 655
Belleville, PA 17004
United States