tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post2436192658679834681..comments2023-05-02T09:51:07.541-05:00Comments on Claire Uncorked: Substance is a big deal....Claire Uncorkedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15551511690246792537noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post-12286983519613971852011-11-27T13:17:10.543-06:002011-11-27T13:17:10.543-06:00Cab Franc is the star of my vineyard. It ripens e...Cab Franc is the star of my vineyard. It ripens earlier than Cab Sauv, and it produces wines that are approachable far sooner. They typically have delicate aromas of herbs, berry fruit and sometimes a hint of wildflowers. They typically do not age well unless there is a slug of Cab Sauv blended in to crank up the tannins, which is what gives reds their ability to improve with time. But then again, I think that most reds can be improved with blending.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07172145440075914267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post-2184070610480404862011-11-15T20:42:49.005-06:002011-11-15T20:42:49.005-06:00Hi Claire, just doing a bit of random blog hoping ...Hi Claire, just doing a bit of random blog hoping and came across yours. Nice to see a post about Cab franc, one of my favourite variatals.<br /><br />very much enjoyed your posts, I'll have to stay tuned for more...Musings Of Tastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842447708269210154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post-24910600160867522652011-11-11T17:18:03.486-06:002011-11-11T17:18:03.486-06:00Wow, Dennis, I just now saw your comment!
As far...Wow, Dennis, I just now saw your comment! <br /><br />As far as "getting to" your Cab Franc, I say just go for it. Open one up, see what you think. <br /><br />Cab Francs can age for a while...not as long as a Cab, generally speaking. It's lighter than a Cab, & the grape itself has thinner skin. I think that has something to do with it. So, while it's not as delicate as Pinot (which can age, but not too terribly long, unless it's Burgundian, & even then, it can be iffy), my opinion is that you don't want to hang on to it too long.<br /><br />But then, I rarely hang on to anything longer than 5 years or so, & it's very rarely intentional...Claire Uncorkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551511690246792537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post-41005074019844481342011-10-28T18:48:09.589-05:002011-10-28T18:48:09.589-05:00Hey Doll! Long time! Just popped in to say hello...Hey Doll! Long time! Just popped in to say hello. I'm giving the "writing" thing a shot again, trying to get back in the swing. Glad to see you still plugging away too! xoJaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992157513487009662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091648941643032902.post-85485708099591644952011-10-25T03:38:26.526-05:002011-10-25T03:38:26.526-05:00Good stuff here!
Claire, I've seen simple sign...Good stuff here!<br />Claire, I've seen simple signs like that, but what's inside is GREAT.<br />I wish I could write will-o-the-wisp sweet as your post, but the "serious-bug" gets me utilitarian-boring.<br />I have a few bottles of Cab-Franc, but haven't gotten to them yet (That's the problem with beginning<br />wine-tasting at 59).<br />Claire, any idea how Cab-Franc age? I image that since it is the paternal side of Cab-Sauv, they do age well. <br />Glad for you new post, and be well,<br />DennisNew Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.com