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13 Cards in this Set
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Cool Climate Cabernet Franc
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Raspberry, herbaceous (grassy, leafy); light medium alcohol and body, medium low levels of tannin, high acidity
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Moderate Climate Cabernet Franc
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Raspberry, plum, medium body, medium tannin levels, medium high acidity
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Ripe Cabernet Franc
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Jam, dried fruit
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Oaked Cab Franc
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toast, vanillin, smoke
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Aged Cab Franc
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tobacco/ cedar, vegetal, savoury
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notes
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Usually found as part of a blend
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Loire- Classic / Premium Regions
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Touraine: Chinon, St Nicholas de Bourgeuil, Bourgeuil
Anjou Saumur: Saumur, Saumur-Champigny |
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Classic Premium Regions
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Bordeaux (blended): Everywhere, but particularly Saint Emillion
Italy: North East California: Many New World 'Bordeaux-style' blends include a component of Cab Franc |
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Bulk/ Inexpensive Regions
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Loire: Touraine and Anjou-Saumur
California Italy: North-East |
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Blends with
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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Positive Attributes
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Gives some Cabernet Sauvignon like structures and flavors, but can ripen in cooler, wetter conditions. Very high quality potential
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Negative Attributes
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In the shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon, rarely given and opportunity to shine, so has a low profile
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Synonyms
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Bouchet (Saint Emillon and Pomerol)
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