New Cab Francs for Spring
If it’s Spring, it is time for Cabernet Franc and we have two new wines to celebrate the season – the 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc and the 2019 Assemblage, a 50/50 blend of Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc When you open the bottle the nose is virtually identical to […]
Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Jam
Valentines Day is coming up and we found a delicious, three-ingredient recipe from our customer and wine-foodie Stephanie Bezner that she paired with our Rosé of Cabernet Franc. Yes, pork and rosé can go together! Our rosé is full-bodied and made for food. Someone recently described it as a “Chardonnay drinkers Rosé”. Check out Stephanie on […]
96 Points: 2018 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Franc
We were thrilled to receive this review from wine critic Robert Whitley for the inaugural release of our Cabernet Franc from Mount Veeder. Majuscule 2018 Cabernet Franc, Mount Veeder — Forget whatever you know about cabernet franc before you take your first sip of Majuscule. Light? No. Green? No. Boring? Hell no. This beauty from the […]
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
This recipe was adapted from the Napa General Store using a prepared gluten-free Cauliflower pizza crust. You can also make it with a regular pre-made pizza crust or flatbread. Pair it with our Rosé of Cabernet which has lots of body and structure to accompany the salmon and creme fraiche. Smoked Salmon Flatbread Recipe Preparation: Night before: […]
What Does Cab Franc Taste Like?
Cabernet Franc doesn’t try to impress you the way Cabernet Sauvignon does. It’s not as big. Not as bold. Not as obvious. But spend a little time with it, and you start to understand why winemakers love it—and why it’s been a foundational grape in Bordeaux winemaking for centuries. At its core, Cabernet Franc is […]