National Cabernet Franc Day is every December 4. I call it Bouchy but that's just me, a Cabernetfile.
Also known as Cab Franc Day, this is a day to learn more about this kind of wine.
Cabernet Franc is often referred to as the father of another popular wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is because Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc forged together to make Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is usually used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. This black grape is usually blended with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
I will add ask most chefs and they'll say this is the wine you want with a good meal, particularly lamb.
This delicious black grape wine also pairs well with a variety of foods:
Other names for Cabernet Franc include Bordo, Bouchy as I mentioned, Cabernet Franco, and Cabernet Fank. The wine first became popular in France during the 1600s. It wasn’t until 100 years later that the grape was planted elsewhere. Today, Cabernet Franc wine is produced in California, New York (look for it), Washington, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and New Zealand.
Also known as Cab Franc Day, this is a day to learn more about this kind of wine.
Cabernet Franc is often referred to as the father of another popular wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is because Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc forged together to make Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is usually used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. This black grape is usually blended with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
I will add ask most chefs and they'll say this is the wine you want with a good meal, particularly lamb.
This delicious black grape wine also pairs well with a variety of foods:
- Meats - Roasted pork, beef stew, turkey with cranberry or roasted lamb.
- Cheeses - Feta, goat cheese, and blue cheese.
- Vegetables – Roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Herbs and spices – Dishes seasoned with oregano, sage, red pepper flakes, and jalapeno.
Other names for Cabernet Franc include Bordo, Bouchy as I mentioned, Cabernet Franco, and Cabernet Fank. The wine first became popular in France during the 1600s. It wasn’t until 100 years later that the grape was planted elsewhere. Today, Cabernet Franc wine is produced in California, New York (look for it), Washington, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and New Zealand.
