I was honored to be asked to be a key note speaker at the International Cabernet Franc Competition sponsored by California Wines and Wineries.  Below is my speech titled, "Cabernet Franc; Stepping out of the shadow of its Progeny." Thank
It's been a while since I have talked about my  beloved Cabernet Franc. I thought today I would dive into the Bordeaux region that is best known for its production, Libournais. The region is located on the "Right Bank" of
Only two days until #CabFrancDay! Join us on Twitter this Friday, December 4th! Follow using #CabFrancDay. We will be hosting a twitter chat at 5pm PT followed by a get to know the winemakers chat at 6pm PT! Show everyone
I am so excited.  I just found out that I finally have my own holiday! Wow! It appears that there is a lot of love out there for me. Maybe, could it be, that I'm not as underappreciated as I originally
#CabFrancDay is almost here! December 4th is just two weeks and this year's celebration is going to fantastic. This year, we have 15 wineries to spotlight, so be sure to follow Exploring the Wine Glass on your social media channels
  It's that time of year again! Today is my favorite wine holiday! Happy #CabFrancDay 2019!  In honor of the day, I have reposted what has turned out to be the most popular Cab Franc post. I guess everyone loves
*This is part two of the series about Hungary and is wine. In part one, I talked about how visiting Budapest and learning about it's history truly affected me. I saw images of what the people had to deal with
As she sat in the vineyard, taking in the fresh air, she thought to herself when will things change for her.  She stretched her tendrils out to absorb the last bit of sun that was dropping below the horizon. She took
#CabFrancDay is nearly here! Let us all celebrate the grape! I am on a mission to prove that this variety is "More Than a Blending Grape!"  In France, the variety is called Breton, Véron, Noir dur, Bouchy, Bouchet, Gros Bouchet, Carmenet,
In case you haven’t heard, December 4th is #CabFrancDay! We will be celebrating all day on Twitter, Google +, Periscope, and Instagram with Cabernet Franc facts. Then at 8pm EST, we will have a twitter chat. All you need to do to