Cabernet Franc

1	EdenVale Winery 2002 Pear House Collection Cabernet Franc Appellation: Rogue Valley EdenVale Winery (Medford, OR) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Ashley Campanella A Rogue Valley varietal that delivers complexity and the terroir of our region. This vintage brings dried cranberry and black fruits with tobacco, cola and black pepper finish.This wine is smooth and ready to drink. We have held this wine as it worked through it's tannins and now it is a lucious silky red. Question? Comment? wine@edenvalleyorchards.com Visit: www.edenvalleyorchards.com	$28.00 Regular as of 05/09	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (541) 512-2955 x2 Fax: (541).512-2957 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Medford, OR
2	Lucchesi Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc Appellation: Sierra Foothills Lucchesi Vineyards (Grass Valley, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Kristen Vartan 2007 Cabernet Franc The grapes were hand harvested from our View Forever Vineyard Estate at optimal ripeness, then destemmed and fermented in small lots until dryness. The young wine finished malo-lactic in 65% new French oak barrels and matured for 20 months with quarterly racking. Intriguing aromas of cassis, raspberries, and black tea greet you with a swirl of the glass. Assertive yet refined tannins carry flavors of abundant ripe fruit, minerality, and spice of this opulent wine. Acclaim: GOLD Calaveras County Fair Wine Competition Grand Harvest Awards Wine Competition Orange County Fair Wine Competition SILVER California State Fair Wine Competition Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition Los Angeles International Wine Competition Tasting Notes 350 cases produced Question? Comment? info@lucchesivineyards.com Visit: www.lucchesivineyards.com	$23.00 Regular as of 07/26	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (530) 273-1596 Fax: (530).273-1787
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3	Stemilt Creek Winery 2003 Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Columbia Valley Stemilt Creek Winery (Wenatchee, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Jan Mathison Refined dusty cherry fruit is combined with pleasant notes of tobacco and thyme. The wine dances in the mouth a bit due to some acidity but is kept in check (can't have too much fun) by strong tannins. The wine would pair well with an herbal steak cooked on the grill. Visit: www.stemiltcreekwinery.com	Contact Winery for Price	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Wenatchee, WA
4	Stemilt Creek Winery 2004 Estate Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Columbia Valley Stemilt Creek Winery (Wenatchee, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Jan Mathison Taut and elegant. As it unwinds aromas, the flavors start revealing themselves. It's a bit shy in the nose but the palate shows sweet cherry, spicy tobacco, olive and flowery notes. A hint of chocolate also peeks through mid-palate to the long finish. Visit: www.stemiltcreekwinery.com	$28.00 Regular as of 08/19	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Wenatchee, WA
5	Harbinger Winery 2005 Rapture View Label Appellation: Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc Harbinger Winery (Port Angeles, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Sara Gagnon While traditionally utilized as a blending varietal, Cabernet Franc has the power to make believers in the power of One. Extended skin contact during a long cool fermentation has allowed this wine to be the fruit-forward powerhouse it deserves. Dark fruit and black pepper are nicely balanced with a tannic backbone that stays in check, allowing the well-rounded finish to linger nicely on the palette. Question? Comment? info@harbingerwinery.com Visit: www.harbingerwinery.com	$34.99 Regular as of 08/08	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (360) 452-4262 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Port Angeles, WA
6	DiStefano Winery 2006 Sogno (Cabernet Franc) View Label Appellation: Columbia Valley Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, DiStefano Winery (Woodinville, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Hillary Sjolund Loaded with blueberries, bing cherries, strawberry, chocolate and anise. Subtle notes of dried herbs and cedar combined with a hint of violets and vanilla bean give many layers to this blend. Very juicy mid palate with firm tannin, good acidity, and a toasty finish. 610 cases produced Visit: www.distefanowinery.com	$32.00 Regular as of 01/05	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Woodinville, WA
7	Hickory Hill Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Franc Appellation: Virginia Hickory Hill Vineyards (Moneta, VA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Wendy Furrow-Scott Dry red wine made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Fruity style wine with hints of French oak. 210 cases produced Question? Comment? info@smlwine.com Visit: www.smlwine.com	$18.00 Regular as of 05/30	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Moneta, VA
8	Cougar Crest Winery 2004 Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Columbia Valley Cougar Crest Winery (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Debbie Hansen When the sub-zero temperatures of the winter of 2004 damaged our estate vineyards, Willard Family Farms made room for us in their vineyard. Crafted in the style of our estate Cabernet Franc with aromas of violets, currants and lavender that combine with a rich mouthfeel and long finish. Well balanced acidity and tannins mean you will enjoy this wine now and for years to come. Question? Comment? info@cougarcrestwinery.com Visit: www.cougarcrestwinery.com	$32.00 Regular as of 04/14	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Walla Walla, WA
9	Chateau Felice 2006 La Craie Euphoria, Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Chalk Hill Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Felice (Healdsburg, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Tami Collins Wrap your palate around our classic Cabernet Franc. Blended in a traditional European style, it evokes dark fruit and floral aromas. Ripe blackberry, fresh raspberry and toasted oak flavors extend to an elegant finish. 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Production \| 144 cases 144 cases produced Question? Comment? Chateau Felice Visit: www.chateaufelice.com	$49.00 Regular Join the Club, great wine, great price. as of 02/12	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (707 ) 836-9011 Fax: (707).836-9038 Call or email us to join our list. Tasting Room Open Info & Map Healdsburg, CA
10	Terremoto Cellars 2005 Magnitude Cabernet Franc Appellation: Oakville Terremoto Cellars (Novato, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Karen Gallien This bold offering from the red volcanic soils of Oakville's eastern hillside vineyard lures you in with a delicate dance of fresh fruit and toasty perfumed vanilla. The seduction continues with the supple well integrated tannins and kiss of oak. It is irresistible now, but can easily be cellared for years to come if you can stand to do it. This wine pairs well with meaty and earthy dishes, yet provides an earth moving experience on its own. Acclaim: 2008 Critics Challenge Int'l Wine Comp. - Critics Platinum 2008 World Wine Championships - BTI - 91 pts - Gold - Cellar Selection 2008 Int'l Eastern Wine Comp. - Gold 2008 Lone Star Int'l Wine Comp. - Silver 2008 Orange Co. Fair Commercial Wine Comp. - Silver 2008 West Coast Wine Awards - Silver Click to learn more BTI's Review - 91 Pts. Critic's Challenge Tasting Notes - Platinum Award 100 cases produced Question? Comment? terremotocellars@gmail.com Visit:	$37.50 Sale as of 06/12	Email Order Direct Online Phone: () Fax: (). Tastings by Appointment "Tasting room open by appointment only.["
11	Lucas 2004 Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Santa Barbara County Lucas (Solvang, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Megan McGrath Cabernet Franc is a very old variety which is still dominant in parts of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. This wine derives from grapes grown in our Valley View Vineyard, east of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley and was aged for 19 months in 1-5 year old French oak barrels. It exhibits aromas of blueberry, kirsch and black cherry with flavors of big, rich, dark, blackberry-raspberry jam followed by ripe, chewy tannins and a long rich finish. Visit: www.llwine.com	$26.00 Regular as of	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (805) 686-9336 Fax: (805).686-1085 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Solvang, CA
12	Three Rivers Winery 2006 Weinbau Vineyard Cabernet Franc View Label Appellation: Wahluke Slope Blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Three Rivers Winery (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Holly Turner Weinbau Vineyard is owned and operated by the Sagemoor Vineyards Group founded in 1968. This Cabernet Franc has great intensity and fruit character. Enjoy this wine as blueberry pie filling envelops your senses then finishes with a dash of baking spice. Question? Comment? info@threeriverswinery.com Visit: www.threeriverswinery.com	$39.00 Regular as of 08/20	Email Order Direct Online Tasting Room Open Info & Map Walla Walla, WA
13	Galen Glen Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Franc, Stone Cellar Appellation: Pennsylvania Galen Glen Vineyard (Andreas, PA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Sarah Troxell Traditional peppery spice with robust alcohol and tannins. Pairs well with aged parmesan, imported salami and hearty beef feasts. Question? Comment? sarah@galenglen.com Visit: www.galenglen.com	$14.00 Regular as of 01/25	Email Phone: (570) 386-3682 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Andreas, PA
14	Wood Family Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc Appellation: Livermore Valley Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Rhonda Wood We found a jewel of a vineyard in a very cool spot of the Livermore Valley. Nestled between the Wente Golf Course and the Sparkling Cellars, the small yield was thought to be the perfect amount for a blending varietal with our wines. What we got however was a classic Cabernet Franc which demanded a separate release. We acquiesced and though we steal a small amount for blending, we decided to bottle the rest on its own. Due to the increasing demand for our Cabernet Franc, we searched out an addit... ...read more Question? Comment? rhonda@woodfamilyvineyards.com Visit: www.woodfamilyvineyards.com	$26.00 Regular as of 08/25	Email Phone: (925) 606.7411 Fax: (925).606-7308 Tastings by Appointment "Wood Family Vineyards opens at the winery for scheduled events. See website for details.["
15	Idle Hour Winery 2006 Cabernet Franc, Central Coast, Donati Vyd View Label Appellation: Central Coast Idle Hour Winery (Oakhurst, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Anna Marie dos Remedios A solid Cabernet Franc with pepper and spice along with cassis fruit and smooth tannins. It is 100% Cabernet Franc! 50 cases produced Question? Comment? wine@idlehourwinery.com Visit: www.queensinn.com	$26.00 Regular as of 12/03	Email Phone: (559) 7609090 Fax: (559).6834334 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Oakhurst, CA
16	Idle Hour Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, Cira Vyd Appellation: Central Coast Idle Hour Winery (Oakhurst, CA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines) Winemaker: Anna Marie dos Remedios A fruity Cabernet Franc from an organically grown Paso Robles vineyard. This wine exhibits the variety's peppery side with cherry fruit forward. 50 cases produced Question? Comment? wine@idlehourwinery.com Visit: www.queensinn.com	$22.00 Regular as of 12/03	Email Phone: (559) 7609090 Fax: (559).6834334 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Oakhurst, CA

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