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Top Rated Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc grapes

Originating in Bordeaux, France, and considered to be one of the five major grapes of the region, Cabernet Franc is grown worldwide, often to be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Having a richness similar to that of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is lighter in color, as well as more herbal and vegetative. With spicy aromas of plum and violet, the flavor profile exhibits notes of black currant, raspberries and graphite. These are the top Cabernet Francs we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.



Paradigm
2008 Cabernet Franc
Oakville, CA
15.5/20
$58

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Cosentino Winery
2003 Estate Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
$45

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Eponymous
2009 Cabernet Franc
Sonoma Valley, CA
15/20
$48

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Ehlers Estate
2005 Cabernet Franc
St. Helena, CA
14.5/20
$45

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Russiz Superiore
2005 Cabernet Franc
Collio, Italy
14.5/20
$26

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Andrew Lane
2005 Cabernet Franc
Oakville, CA
14/20

$35

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Anthonij Rupert
2005 Cabernet Franc
Coastal Region, South Africa
14/20

$75

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Callaway Vineyard & Winery
2004 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, CA
14/20

$38

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2 Lads Winery
2009 Cabernet Franc Merlot
Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan
13.5/20
$25

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La Tunella
2005 Cabernet Franc
Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy
13.5/20
$30

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Shaw Vineyard
2006 Cabernet Franc
Finger Lakes, New York
13/20
$25

 

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*Cabernet Franc photo by David Light

 
(Updated: 05/17/12 BH)

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