Thanks for a great theme, Gary! Here’s the link to my WBW #44 entry. I loved my Cab Franc!

http://tinyurl.com/2ks3td
http://goodwineunder20.blogspot.com/2008/04/wine-blogging-wednesday-44-french.html

I’m glad you’re comparing cab francs. Very informative and helpful.
QOTD: L’Esthete chinon. Odd experience. Didn’t like it; didn’t actively dislike it. Unsweetened chocolate with iodine. Need to try some more cab francs.

I haven’t has a french Cab. Franc, just one that I enjoy from California, never caught english peas on the nose, but the next bottle I open I am going to see if it’s there.

-Wayne

Gary i am back from vacation and have caught up on the episodes finally. Goop episode and the first two wines sound great.

QOTD:
-I haven’t had one 🙁 I will try to seek one out 🙂

Once again, I enjoyed the show, wishing I had a Cab Frnc to go along with my viewing.

Since you touted a novel that featured the wine business yesterday, you might enjoy Virgile’s Vineyard documenting Patrick Moon’s one-year stint in the Languedoc helping Virgile with his wines. It’s a little historical, a little wine educational as he works through the different varietals & their blends as dictated by AOC regulations, and a lot of fun.

Awesomeness!!! Haven’t watched this yet, but I can’t wait to. I’m so glad you pushed me to try another Cab Franc. I hadn’t liked previous ones, but as you can see from my blog – it totally won me over.

Here is my Cab Franc review for WBW #44
http://passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2008/04/wbw-44-french-cabernet-franc-ugh.html

Got to try different stuff and these wines are such bargains – we loved the Noblaie Chinon Rouge you reviewed last year, super QPR!

I was not able to find a 100% Cab Franc, so I had a Fronsac meritage. I’ll have to get one of those Chinons

QOTD: 2005 Baudry-Dutour Chinon Cuvée Coteau des Chenanceaux just lastnight. I love cab francs, they make up about 15% of my cellar, 10% of those being from the Loire. Loire CF and some funky cheese please.

Virgils is the shit.

GV – I am root beer freak. Get the root beer show going. I would be happy to help. Virgil’s is the shiznit, but there must be more great stuff out there.

Loved the show, thanks again for everything you and everyone at WL do to put this on.

Cheers!!!

GV – I am root beer freak. Get the root beer show going. I would be happy to help. Virgil’s is the shiznit, but there must be more great stuff out there.

Loved the show, thanks again for everything you and everyone at WL do to put this on.

Cheers!!!

Never had much luck with CAB Franc. Then again, I could have just be dealing with low end wineries. But I’m always open to and will keep trying.

No McFadden in the draft huh…so who will be the Jet’s first round draft pic?

Shout out to the Yankees who had a great opening day yesterday. Gotta crow while I still can, Mussina is pitching tonight.

You may be right, as it’s been a long time. I plan to order one to give it another chance never week, actually!

Very interesting show, Gary! I tasted an ’02 Olga Raffault for Wine Blogging Wednesday. So cool to see how wines vary from vintage to vintage and over time.

QOTD: None! I think Cab Franc could be the choice when it’s our turn to host the Third Thirsty Thursday (er-Friday, actually) tasting in May. Time to do some research first! 🙂

Loved Mott’s reaction to the Olga Raffault nose. He even gave a rousing ‘sniffy-sniff’ at the beginning. What does this man have to DO to get a ‘Link It Up’ T-shirt made?!

QOTD: Ch de Vaugaudry Chinon ’05. Good QPR.

Not a big fan of French Cab Franc, too many barnyard aromas, I enjoy the new world wines more.
Sounds like the third wine on todays show was Brett infected, might be nice to talk about flaws in wines [some might say terroir]
Interested in that Bourguiel though, might give French Cab Franc another go

Not a big fan of French Cab Franc, too many barnyard aromas, I enjoy the new world wines more.
Sounds like the third wine on todays show was Brett infected, might be nice to talk about flaws in wines [some might say terroir]
Interested in that Bourguiel though, might give French Cab Franc another go

a little Meeker Cab Franc…..not too shabby

QOTD: I don’t know what I’m waiting for. I have a couple in the rack but haven’t touched them yet…

QOTD: Wow, dont think I have ever had a 100% cab franc, from france or anywhere else. I really should, even though I still consider myself a wine n00b and my PAL hasn’t exactly reached vegetal speed yet.

you should guzzle down a little hidden valley ranch while you sip some of the cab franc. it would go good with those radishes. lol good show!

QOTD: I had a Chinon Rose in the fall of 2007. I just haven’t been feeling Cab Franc lately…and I drink for pleasure. I’ve been on a big BIG rose kick lately…rose, and sparkling wines…mmmm

QOTD: I had a Chinon Rose in the fall of 2007. I just haven’t been feeling Cab Franc lately…and I drink for pleasure. I’ve been on a big BIG rose kick lately…rose, and sparkling wines…mmmm