Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Rosé – Not Just to Make Fun of Anymore

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Nancy

As the weather begins to warm, we naturally start to think about what to drink during the summer months. During the warmest months, I prefer lighter wine in general. Rosé always comes to mind. The Thursday night tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton was, of course, Rosé. Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Roques Mauriac, ean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue, Grenache, Pascal Jolivet Attitude Rosé, Perry Creek Zinman Rose, Provence, Rosé, Sobon Estate, Stags Leap Winery, Tavel, Veña Ansorena | Leave a comment

The Wines of Howell Mountain

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Nancy

Howell Mountain American Viticultural Area (AVA), located within the Napa AVA, was the first sub-appellation to be designated in 1983. Howell Mountain is located on the northeast side of Napa Valley. The AVA ranges from 1400 to 2200 feet, putting it above the fog line. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Other Wine Tastings | Tagged Bremer Family Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, Dunn Vineyards, Grenache, Howell Mountain, John Robert Eppler Wines, La Jota, Merlot, Napa Valley, Notre Vin, Obsidian Howell Mountain, Petite Sirah, Red Cap Vineyards, Retro Cellars, Roberts + Rogers, SPENCE, Syrah, Zinfandel | 4 Comments

Right Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 to 2009

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Nancy

The Thursday night tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton had us tasting Right Bank Bordeaux vintages 2005 to 2009. All wines originated from Pomerol. Kind of. Except for one. George, the wine shop owner, was short one Right Bank wine for this vintage range, so he chose a Left Bank wine with the highest percentage of Merlot he had in his cellar. He knows how to improvise. Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Blanson de L'Evangile, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Beauregard, Château Forcas Hosen, Château La Croix de Gay, France, Merlot, Right Bank Bordeaux | Leave a comment

Left Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 – 2009

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Nancy

The Thursday night wine tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton was a study of five recent Bordeaux vintages. Two of these vintages, 2005 and 2009, are considered great. The growing seasons were warm and produced lush fruit and opulent, complex wines. The others, 2006, 2007 and 2008, just average. Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Clerc Milon, Château Marquis de Terme, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

South African Wine Party

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Nancy

We are planning a trip to Africa in July 2014. We will be visiting Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We will fly into Johannesburg then travel on to Chobe National Park via Victoria Falls. From Chobe we visit the Okavango Delta, then fly on to Kafue National Park in Zambia. Next, we fly to Zimbabwe and visit Hwange National Park before returning to Victoria Falls and then Johannesburg. Whew! This part of the trip is planned for us. We need only show up with our very minimal luggage. Continue reading →

Posted in Other Wine Tastings, Stories | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Hermitage, Mulderbosch, Paarl, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Raats, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, Spier, Stellenbosch | Leave a comment

Cabernet Franc – That Other Cabernet

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Nancy

Cabernet Franc is most often used as a blending grape because it has such a distinctive bouquet. But, it also makes a lovely wine all on its own. Our tasting this week was six Cabernet Franc wines from the USA, France and Argentina. Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Alexander Valley Vineyards, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Conn Creek, Domaine De La Butte, Doña Paula, France, Jean-Maurice Raffault, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvion Chinon | Leave a comment

Finger Lakes Wine Tasting Series: Red Wines

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Nancy

We recently participated in a tasting of red wines produced in the Finger Lakes AVA (American Viticultural Area). The Finger Lakes AVA is located in central New York State. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Atwater Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Damiani Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes, Hector Wine Company, Heron Hill Winery, Lemberger, McGregor Vineyards, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rooster Hill Vineyards, Saperavi, Sereksiya Charni, Silver Thread Vineyard, Swedish Hill Winery, Syrah | 2 Comments

Pasos Vineyards – A Winery Profile

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Nancy

We had the good fortune to spend some time recently visiting with Antonio Pasos of Pasos Vineyards. His tasting room is located in Vino Piazza, The Winery Plaza in Lockeford, California. Continue reading →

Posted in Stories, Tasting Notes, Winery Profiles, Wines of the Weekend | Tagged Antonio Pasos, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Charbono, Dastarte, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Pasos, Pasos Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Vino Piazza, Viognier | Leave a comment

2009 Bordeaux – The Final Tasting of the Year

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Nancy

Thursday night at Fine Wines of Stockton we tasted the final group of 2009 Bordeaux. Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fine Wines of Stockton, France, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Birthday Dinner and Wine!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Nancy

Birthdays are a very good reason to celebrate with good food and wine. Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Dinners, Special Occasions | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rutherford, William Harrison | Leave a comment

Fall Napa Valley Wine Tasting

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Nancy

On a recent weekday I spent a day wine tasting in Napa Valley with a group of friends. The weather was warm for December, in the mid 60s, and mostly overcast. The drive from Stockton to Napa takes us through the San Francisco Bay Delta. Continue reading →

Posted in Other Wine Tastings, Vacations and Trips | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chimney Rock, Elizabeth Spencer, Inglenook, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast, Stags Leap, Wine, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Thanksgiving Times Two

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Nancy

We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving with family in San Francisco. It was a gloriously clear day. The view from the City to Marin County was crystal clear, it couldn’t have been a nicer day. Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Wine, Special Occasions | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chablis, Columbia Valley, France, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Washington, Willamette Valley | 1 Comment

Another Wine for Our Cellar

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Nancy

So, in our quest for the next Bordeaux to place in the cellar, we tasted a 2009 Chateau Bernadotte, a Cru Bourgeois from Haut-Medoc, over this past weekend. Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Tasting Notes | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Haut-Medoc, Italy, Merlot, Spain, Spanish, Syrah, Wine | Leave a comment

Halloween Mystery Wines – Tasting in the Dark

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Peter

We had a fun online tasting the night before Halloween. We were sent four wines in black bags (Tasting in the Dark) so we couldn’t see the labels and a Halloween mask to wear while doing the tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore, Livermore Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petite Syrah, Portuguese Wine, Small Lot, Souzao, Wente Vineyards, Wine | 2 Comments

2009 Bordeaux Tasting

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Peter

We missed the first 2009 Bordeaux tasting at our local wine shop, Fine Wines of Stockton, while we were in Nepal but fortunately we were here for the second one. Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Margaux, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Julien, Wine | Leave a comment

WBC 2012 – The Last Day

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Peter

Well, it was finally Sunday and the last day of WBC 2012. While it was much fun we were happy to know we would have the afternoon free. Continue reading →

Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012 | Tagged AOC Wines of Languedoc, B.C., British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Penticton, Penticton Wine Tasting, Picpoul, Syrah, WBC, WBC 2012, WBC 2013, WBC12, Wine | 3 Comments

WBC 2012 Recap – Day One

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Peter

I had hoped to update this every day but it just wasn’t possible. We were busy all day long and then there were the after parties … So much wine, so little time! Continue reading →