Cabernet Franc From Different Places – Episode #406

February 12, 2008

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Gary tastes 3 very serious Cabernet Franc wines 2 from Loire valley and one from California.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Amirault Bourguiel La CoudrayeBourgueil play review at cork'd
2004 Olek-mery Chinon Des TireauxChinon play review at cork'd
2005 Larkin Cabernet FrancNapa Cabernet Franc play review at cork'd

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285 Responses

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  1. February 13, 2008

    Erik Klumpp

    Definitely going to be hitting up the cab franc this weekend. I was wondering about some food pairings with his bad boy. Since it is so vegetable would it go well with red meat? I was also thinking a nice pasta, don’t know, but this was a fantastic show. Keep up the good work. And take a break man.

  2. February 13, 2008

    MattyO

    good heavens! the “bitch i can’t turn left” thing…HILARIOUS! i almost cried cause i laughed so hard…ok…ok…the vino. honestly, i have been seeking out da fank-da-funk for a while now just out of curiosity. i want to experience the funk, the veggies, the stink, all that stuff. so maybe this is the route.

    great episode. “ripping” good show! radool out the ass! keep kickin ass mott and gary! we love ya!

  3. February 13, 2008

    Phil G

    QOTD – No, I won’t be drinking a Red from the Loire this weekend. BUT, my girlfriend, Abby, and I were in the Loire valley in 2006 and tried a bunch of local reds – mostly Chinon. We brought a bunch of wine back with us (when you could still carry on wine) and I think there may still be one bottle left. We will enjoy it soon, I promise that!

  4. February 13, 2008

    organicmexican

    GV- During the episode we ran into our stash because I thought I had one and I pulled out a Loire Bourgueil 2005 we bought on a recommendation from our wine shop (also from Peter Weygandt). We decided to open it Valentines Day and cook a good dinner at home to go with it. Oh we cant wait!! Will post follow up in a few days….

  5. February 13, 2008

    CoolHandLuke

    Will definitely be getting a Cab Franc this weekend. My family is going to Cyrus this weekend in Heaglesburg (spelling?) My cousin is taking the last step to become a master sommelier so they are up there to support her.

  6. February 13, 2008

    DJB

    Glad to hear you read posts on older episodes. I usually am a day or two behind, and never leave a post because I thought I had missed the boat. On to today’s episode. My wife, baby son and I went to Walla Walla for our 6th anniversary. We tried some really good wines. For dinner I had a a Cab Franc from Cougar Crest Winery. I was thoroughly impressed. Good fruit, and lots of veggies. For 38 dollars I am excited to try some cheaper Cab Franc’s from the Loire.

  7. February 13, 2008

    TROC

    Truth will never break a friendship. The problem is most people’s Pal love the Bombs, and are unwilling to go thru a short term palate adjusting period for long term wine pleasure. Trusting your Pal’s one thing, understanding quality is another(that’s not being snobby, is it?) I can’t say I’ve tried a Cab Franc, I thought it was mostly a blending grape, hope I find a good one.

  8. February 13, 2008

    Lenny

    It’s a category that I like and I am going to a wine tasting tomorrow so I will try a few and get back to you.
    Cheers, LB

  9. February 12, 2008

    tuscanbob

    I’ll definitely jump into a Loire Cab Franc and report back. I haven’t had any, but I’ve had plenty from the Finger Lakes and the North Fork of LI. They’re usually nothing to get too excited about…..BUT…

    I’m currently making 5 gallons of Cab Franc (along with 5 gallons of Pinot Noir and 5 gallons of Riesling). 2007 was an EXCELLENT year for Finger Lakes grapes, especially the reds and particularly Cab Franc….should be superior to any year in decades. Hot days, cool nights and a looooong season with no rain around harvest time brought the usually underipe Cab Franc to full ripeness. 25 day maceration has yielded some great color. Can’t wait…plan to bottle this fall and pop the first bottle around Christmas. If it’s as good as I expect it will be I’ll fire you off a bottle.

  10. February 12, 2008

    malliemcg

    I’ll definitely try and find a Loire Valley Cab Franc and report back my thoughts, but I like not my chances in this town :(

    M

  11. February 12, 2008

    Genghis

    I really wanna cut out the “Cab Franc Hour” introduction and post it on DiGG as “Gary V abandons WLTV…” etc. Great episode Gary, keep it up with the love at the vino biblioteca.

  12. February 12, 2008

    Grapedigger

    I am not too hot on veggies but I’ll try a Loire Cab Franc this weekend..you got me interested! Cheers

  13. February 12, 2008

    terry

    thanks man..i will seek out chinon and lorie and bit more

  14. February 12, 2008

    MonkuWino

    QOTD: Half promise. Not this week, but I do promise to try one because I really want to! I’ve never had a 100% or predominantely Cab Franc. At least I don’t remember having one. I’d like to try it, though.

  15. February 12, 2008

    Nathan

    QOTD: Unfortunately, the local HEB is the only place right around here to get wines. If I make a road trip this weekend I may be able to stop by the wine store a couple towns away and if so I will pick one up and get back to you.

  16. February 12, 2008

    jahlove

    QOTD: Dude you are preaching to the require. Loire reds (and whites) are regular weekday wines for me. The only other region in France that brings that kind of value is Lanquedoc/Roussillon. Let people keep drinking supermarket junk from Australia and Cali. Keeps prices down where the real action is.

  17. February 12, 2008

    Obama_Man

    I’ll see, GV!

  18. February 12, 2008

    Blake

    QOTD: You better believe I will…Look for my comment in a few days! GO FUNK! The funk in a wine is something to love, as is a style of music where the bass guitar takes the forefront.

  19. February 12, 2008

    Fine Whine

    Call me a cab. Franc

  20. February 12, 2008

    Hugh

    Got one in hand…will try it…..now i’m sure Sean will call u ;)

  21. February 12, 2008

    Skol

    I love Cab Franc’s and specifically ones from the Loire.
    I am probably going to try some Long Island ones this week.
    Nice episode. Keep exploring good values! We appreciate it.

  22. February 12, 2008

    Phil M'Glassup

    All hail cab franc.

  23. February 12, 2008

    TD

    QOTD: Nope, not happenin… I’ll do it soon though, maybe before Spring cause I like those cab francs….

    Love’d the show today though, don’t take the QOTD response personally… You still the (incredibly short) man. ;)

  24. February 12, 2008

    kaybee

    QoTd
    OK I promise I’ll try a cab franc, but it won’t be this week because we live in the wilderness. Thanks for the honesty, not sure the funky funk is for me.

  25. February 12, 2008

    Robert Howells

    I have tried the Chinon and it was interesting to say the least. If you are used to drinking fruit bombs this will shock your palate

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