There's a Cab Franc for that! - Fall/Winter Edition
No.48 | What's In My Glass
Back in August, I wrote a post highlighting the versatility of Cabernet Franc as it relates to seasonal food pairings. As a grape that is capable of producing a wide array of styles and profiles, I am convinced that there is a Cab Franc out there for just about every dish imaginable. And now that the weather has turned chilly in the northern hemisphere, we are in prime red wine drinking season, so I thought I’d take a moment to share what I’ve been eating and drinking these last couple of months and suggest a selection of wines that can deliver a similar food and wine pairing experience.
Marc Plouzeau, 2022 Chinon “Les Galets” (13.5% abv, SRP $22USD): I know I’m biased, but as far as I’m concerned there is no better fall/autumn wine than Cabernet Franc. Particularly some of the early-drinking styles from the alluvial terroirs in the Loire Valley that deliver the right balance of herbal undertones, forest-y notes and bright red fruit. This example from Marc Plouzeau is from parcels in t…