Then, there’s the issue of wines that are labeled with a single grape variety, but that are actually blends of two or more. In the United States, a wine only has to be composed ...

Some of the best value in wine ... blends" might be the most famous in this category, usually combining traditional red Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit ...

Cathrine Todd is a New York City-based writer who focuses on wine. As the sun ... and he is also finding that Cabernet Franc is thriving in particular vineyards as well. One of his contacts ...

It wasn’t ideal as their yields would be low, but at least they could sell grapes to make wine that would be ... been very happy with how well their Cabernet Franc has been showing throughout ...

Originally from Bordeaux in France, the popularity of this varietal ... mouthfeel as well as flavour. Some of the greatest wines of this region (notably those pioneered by Penfolds’ Max Schubert) have ...