Cabernet Franc is often thought of as sort of a little brother to king Cabernet Sauvignon. Where one is planted, you'll typically find the other. It's this way in its native Bordeaux, and it's this way in Washington state. One reason for this is because Cabernet Franc typically has gentler tannins, so blending it with Cab can make a wine smoother. In Washington, Cab Franc … [Read more...] about Cabernet Franc plays small, important role in Northwest
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Bordeaux blends from the Great Northwest
When it comes to blending, France's Bordeaux region sets the standard. Amid red grapes, Bordeaux allows eight grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carménère, St. Macaire and Gros Verdot - the last two being obscure varieties that aren't to our knowledge grown in the Pacific Northwest in any commercial quantity. Here are a dozen delicious … [Read more...] about Bordeaux blends from the Great Northwest
Cabernet Franc a gentler version of Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc often is viewed as a kinder, gentler version of Cabernet Sauvignon, kind of like its little brother. More correctly, it's more of a father figure. DNA testing in 1997 showed that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet Franc is most famous in France's Bordeaux region, where it is one of six grapes used in blends. … [Read more...] about Cabernet Franc a gentler version of Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges nominations grow for Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - It’s not the easiest judging to organize, but the standards for next week’s annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition are simple. If one of 20 West Coast wine influentials is a fan of a particular Pacific Northwest wine and includes it among their list, then we send a note to the winery informing it that one of the judges nominated their wine … [Read more...] about Judges nominations grow for Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
Washington’s 2016 wine grape harvest kicks off
Washington's wine grape harvest kicked off this weekend, with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris being sent to their respective wineries. The earliest harvest report Great Northwest Wine received was from Auclair Winery in Woodinville, which brought in a little more than a ton of Sauvignon Blanc on Aug. 13 from Artz Vineyard on Red Mountain. The grapes were … [Read more...] about Washington’s 2016 wine grape harvest kicks off