Niagara Wine Trail USA Newsletter | December 2016 | Issue 1
Cabernet Franc Day is December 4th!
Cabernet Franc Day celebrates the Father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardinal Richelieu, who died on this day. Grab a bottle of Cabernet Franc this Sunday and give tribute to this fantastic varietal!
Cabernet Franc is believed to have been established in the Libournais region of southwest France, sometime in the 17th century, when Cardinal Richelieu transported cuttings of the vine to the Loire Valley. Today, Cabernet Franc is one of the twenty most widely planted grape varieties across the world.
"Cabernet Franc unites francophiles, terroir snobs, locavores, "balance" freaks and plant geeks. It is complex and distinctive and often wonderful. Cabernet Franc is the wine for our moment."
You can also show your support for Cab Franc Day by liking the #CABFRANCDAY Facebook Page.
Or - Better Yet! BUY A BOTTLE and give a toast to the father of this cherished wine. Share a photo using the hashtags: #CabFrancDay #LoveCabFranc #CabFrancLove #NiagaraWineTrail #NWTwine
Find Cabernet Franc along the wine trail at these wineries, online or in your local wine shop:
