Allison Slute 9/16/24 Allison Slute 9/16/24

Steven Kent Winery, 2021 Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Franc

Commentary and analysis of the Steven Kent Winery, 2021 Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Livermore Valley, California

Allison Slute 8/19/24 Allison Slute 8/19/24

Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2019 Saumur-Champigny “La Marginale”

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine des Roches Neuves, 2019 Saumur-Champigny "La Marginale"

Allison Slute 8/5/24 Allison Slute 8/5/24

Domaine Amirault, 2017 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil ‘Le Vau Renou’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine Amirault, 2017 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 'Le Vau Renou'

Allison Slute 7/8/24 Allison Slute 7/8/24

Vineland Estates, Legacy ‘Infinity Vintage’ Cabernet Franc

Commentary and analysis of the Vineland Estates, Legacy 'Infinity Vintage' Cabernet Franc, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Allison Slute 6/24/24 Allison Slute 6/24/24

Bernard Baudry, 2017 Chinon ‘La Croix Boissée’

Commentary and analysis of the Bernard Baudry, 2017 Chinon 'La Croix Boissée'

Allison Slute 6/10/24 Allison Slute 6/10/24

Etienne Bodet, 2020 Saumur Rouge ‘Clos Durandière’

Commentary and analysis of the Etienne Bodet, 2020 Saumur Rouge 'Clos Durandière'

Allison Slute 5/12/24 Allison Slute 5/12/24

Havas & Timár, 2018 “Franom” Cabernet Franc

Commentary and analysis of the Havas & Timár, 2018 “Franom” Cabernet Franc, Eger, Hungary

Allison Slute 4/29/24 Allison Slute 4/29/24

Domaine de la Cotelleraie, 2019 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil “Les Perruches”

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine de la Cotelleraie, 2019 St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil “Les Perruches”

Allison Slute 4/15/24 Allison Slute 4/15/24

Société Civile du Château Lafleur, 2020 Les Perrières de Lafleur

Commentary and analysis of the Société Civile du Château Lafleur, 2020 Les Perrières de Lafleur

Allison Slute 4/7/24 Allison Slute 4/7/24

Interview: Sébastien du Petit Thouars, Vice President of the Chinon AOC

Talking all things CHINON! An interview with Sébastien du Petit Thouars, Vice President of the Chinon AOC.

Allison Slute 4/1/24 Allison Slute 4/1/24

Aurélien Revillot, 2020 Bourgueil ‘Les Aubuis’

Commentary and analysis of the Aurélien Revillot, 2020 Bourgueil ‘Les Aubuis’

Allison Slute 3/18/24 Allison Slute 3/18/24

Macari Vineyards, 2021 “Lifeforce” Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island AVA, NY

Commentary and analysis of the Macari Vineyards, 2021 “Lifeforce” Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island AVA, NY

Allison Slute 3/3/24 Allison Slute 3/3/24

Le Petit Saint-Vincent (Dominique Joseph), 2017 Saumur-Champigny ‘Les Clos Lyzières)

Commentary and analysis of the Le Petit Saint-Vincent (Dominique Joseph), 2017 Saumur-Champigny ‘Les Clos Lyzières’

Allison Slute 2/19/24 Allison Slute 2/19/24

Domaine des Frères, 2021 Chinon ‘Les Moulins de Beau Puy’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine des Frères, 2021 Chinon ‘Les Moulins des Beau Puys’

Allison Slute 2/4/24 Allison Slute 2/4/24

iClivi, 2020 Cabernet Franc, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Italy

Commentary and analysis of the iClivi, 2020 Cabernet Franc, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Italy

Allison Slute 1/22/24 Allison Slute 1/22/24

Domaine Guiberteau, 2018 Saumur Rouge ‘Les Arboises’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine Guiberteau, 2018 Saumur Rouge ‘Les Arboises’

Allison Slute 1/8/24 Allison Slute 1/8/24

Patrick Baudouin, 2017 Anjou Rouge ‘La Fresnaye’

Commentary and analysis of the Patrick Baudouin, 2017 Anjou Rouge ‘La Fresnaye’

Allison Slute 12/30/23 Allison Slute 12/30/23

My Most Memorable Cabernet Francs of 2023

A look back on 2023. It was a busy one! Busy in the best possible way. Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines and experiences from this year.

Allison Slute 12/17/23 Allison Slute 12/17/23

Southbrook Vineyards, 2020 Saunders Vineyard Cabernet Franc

Commentary and analysis of the Southbrook Vineyards, 2020 Saunders Vineyard Cabernet Franc, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Allison Slute 11/27/23 Allison Slute 11/27/23

Domaine du Bel Air, 2018 Bourgueil ‘Clos Nouveau’

Commentary and analysis of the Domaine du Bel Air, 2018 Bourgueil ‘Clos Nouveau’