I have a particular affection for the Cabernet Franc grape. I love the fresh berry fruit, acidity and the ashy/green pepper notes that it often has.
Vintages has been kind enough to release a number of wines from the Loire, where cab franc comes from, and I have tried several interesting Chinons and Bourgueils over the last few months. These wines have been moderatley priced, around $14 and have generally given me a great deal of enjoyment, especially with food.
We do quite well with Cab franc in Canada, and I have tried wines from some of the top produces including Stratus and Featherstone, not to mention scores of other wineries.
Last week I tried Colio Estates Lake and River Series Cab Franc, and I was really impressed. The wine was very open, with a clear cut cab franc nose, which continued onto the palate with, warm raspberry fruit. The finish was on the shorter side but left you with a ashy note on the palate, and barely perceptible tannins. Such a wonderful easy drinking wine. i Can't wait to try the Reserve, and the Meritage.
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