Mike Tommasi > wrote in
:

> Jose wrote:
>> What do you folks think of Cabernet Franc, as a varietal for drinking
>> rather than blending? What do you like to eat with it? It's kind of
>> hard to find, but I like it when I do.
>
> You are most likely to find CF in its pure state in the Veneto region
> of Italy, where it may be just labelled Cabernet. Rarely hits high
> peaks, but this has nothing to do with the grape variety itself.
> Otherwise it would not be blended into some of the world's best wines
> ;-)
>
> You will find the highest % of CF in St Emilion.
>
>

Mike, What about the wines of the Touraine? Chinon, Bourgeuil etc? Most
or all Cab France and I find excellent with magret du canard.

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