a popular variety in China, though other evidence leads to cabernet franc, a parent grape of carménère. Confusing family trees aside, carménère displays notes of red berries, plums ...

France is the ancestral home of the most-popular red grape varieties in the world. With the exception of tempranillo, the Top 10 most-widely planted red wine grapes come from France — and Bordeaux ...

In an effort to prepare for a future of changing climate — and to set itself apart from other famous wine regions — Livermore ...

All our reviews and recommendations of the best Merlot under $25 (as well as a few over $25 "Saturday Splurges") at Reverse ...

It's a great area to explore this variety. Let's check today's wine out. From the bottle: Made from Cabernet Franc grape variety, this Chinon gives an expressive bouquet with notes of red fruits ...

a variety created from crossbreeding Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, can only be traced back to the 18th century in Bordeaux, making it a relatively young grape. How did it become so well ...

Yet not all Cabernet is created equal. This variety ... grape that can lead to difficulties in colder climates (i.e., lots of "green" flavors in the wine). A cross between Cabernet Franc and ...

But in Loire, cabernet franc has been a staple for centuries and is rarely blended. The climate here is perfect for this grape variety and helps craft a fresh and fruity wine. We recently sampled ...