A number of CF dominant wines have been appearing down under
recently. Two that I am familiar with a

Redgate (Western Australia). I have a memory of been told this vinery
specialise in this variety. At a recent WA wines tasting the 1999 redgate
was
the popular choice as best wine.

Clearview estate (Hawke Bay NZ) produce a CF in some vintages (usually
the warmer years). The 1998 is very memorable. (I must drag one out of
the cellar and revisit it soon)
Sorry no TN on these wines at hand.

As to a generalisation, I find CF wines to be soft (ie not esp. tannic),
warming,
and very black/red fruity. IMHO they require a few years in bottle so show
their best. (But, I'd say that about most red wine) That allows the
excessive fruit
to calm somewhat.

cheers


> 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.