Cabernet Franc – Bill's Thoughts on Wine, Travel, and Food

How Do You Know When Your Wine Has Gotten Too Old?

Unfortunately, the answer is – it depends. There is no simple answer. Some of the major factors are discussed below. I will finish up with the pretty simple approach I take to my hobbyist cellar of about 800 bottles. Red vs White Wine White wines and red wines age very differently. Very few white winesContinue reading “How Do You Know When Your Wine Has Gotten Too Old?”

The BEST BUY for Cab Franc Is Finally Back!

For years one of the top selling wines at Trader Joe’s was not their “2 Buck Chuck”. It was a Cabernet Franc from the Central Coast Region of California called Lazy Bones. The bottle was distinctive with a naked woman sprawled across the label. If you are not familiar with Cab Franc, it, along withContinue reading “The BEST BUY for Cab Franc Is Finally Back!”