Commentary and analysis of the Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain), 2017 Saumur-Champigny ‘Clos de l'Echelier’

Commentary and analysis of the El Enemigo, 2015 Gran Enemigo "El Cepillo" Cabernet Franc, Pampa El Cepillo, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.

Commentary and analysis of the Garage Wine Co, 2017 Pirque Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Pirque, Alto Maipo, Chile

Commentary and analysis of the Olga Raffault, 2015 Chinon ‘Les Picasses’

Commentary and analysis of the Inniskillin, 2019 Cabernet Franc Icewine, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

After first committing to curating a list of my most memorable wines of the year, I looked back with a moment of pause and a regretful "UGH" at the thought of having to "choose" some of my favourite wines of the year. I mean, these wines are like my children, I love them all so dearly, how can I pick my favourites? Then upon further reflection, and reviewing my photos, videos and notes from 2021, I did realize that there were indeed some standout Cabernet Francs that I enjoyed this year, although perhaps not for the most obvious reasons.

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine de la Noblaie, 2014 Chinon ‘Les Chiens Chiens’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine de la Marinière, 2017 Chinon “Vieilles Vigne”

Commentary and analysis of the Zorzal, 2018 "Eggo Franco" Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Commentary and analysis of the Couly-Dutheil, 2017 Chinon ‘Clos de l’Echo’

Commentary and analysis of the Ampeleia, 2019 Cabernet Franc, IGT Toscana, Italy

Commentary and analysis of the Thibaud Boudignon, 2020 Rosé de Loire (Anjou)

Commentary and analysis of the Château de Villeneuve, 2017 Saumur-Champigny “Le Grand Clos”