What are the best red wines for beginners to try? Certified wine pro Marc Supsic will give you some easy suggestions, background, wine tasting notes and wine pairing ideas for each in this series.
This week’s episode, #4, we explore a lesser-known, but no less tasty, red grape from Bordeaux – Cabernet Franc!
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Here are a few suggestions, as featured in the video:
Le Relais de Durfort – Vivens (only 2% Cab Franc)
http://www.durfort-vivens.fr/en/index.php/vintages/2012
Domaine Des Ruettes Saumur-Champigny ($15)
http://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1308926
Sauvion Chinon ($16)
http://bit.ly/2fyDc9m
Argentina – Catena San Carlos Cabernet Franc ($16)
http://www.catenawines.com/appellation-san-carlos.php
Washingotn State – Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc ($30)
https://tamarackcellars.com/wines/2015-cabernet-franc
Virginia – Afton Mountain Cabernet Franc ($32)
http://www.aftonmountainvineyards.com/#sec-2
Pennsylvania – Karamoor Estate Winery Cabernet Franc ($27)
http://www.karamoorwines.com/Wines
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This week, we're learning about Cabernet franc. Chinon is one of my favorite regions, what about you? Old world, or new? Blended, or single variety? Share below.
Don't know the francs well enough to shout out a region, but I never met one I didn't like!
This is the best intro to red wines I have found on YouTube. Short, full of interesting information and great for beginners. Production value is very well done also. Keep up the good work man, I hope you come out with more videos with information on wines. Thanks!
Is there going to be a lineup of Italian red wines? Specifically Amarone and Barolo.
Very informative, thanks. Please do feature malbec and tempranillo.
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Great explanation, love the description of flavours according to weather, pairing with food and at last, the price info.. People should subscribe ur channel bro.. kudos..
That's what I'm drinking now. San Diego county Cabernet franc.
I like the series a lot
Look also for Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil which are also cabernet franc -based Red (quite similar to Chinon) absolutely perfect for beginners. Certainly part or the best price vs quality compromises in France: here we get excellent bottles for 10-15€ so I guess 20-25$ at export 🙂
Very interesting! I was thinking that I never tried Cabernet Franc until you said Meritage! Cooper's Hawk Lux Meritage is very good!!!
I tried:BEAUJOLAIS J.M. AUJOUX 1938 NOUVEAU 2018…I FOND IT MELLOW ENJOYED IT WITH STUFF CHICKEN BREAST.
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goes good with cheese and pies.
Hey sir may i ask you what is the wine that taste more like fruits not that dry alcoholic taste
Very informative
Cross Keys Vineyards in Virginia has been growing Cab Franc among other varietals
I like smoother wines, I tried Gentleman's collection # 2 Red Blend (syrah, cabernet sauvignon and Grenache) smooth blend, But I want something sweeter, Can you suggest any sweet red wine? please!
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Simply love your videos. As a sales associate at a big wine store, I've gained a lot of knowledge from your videos. Thanks for the added education. Please keep going. You're very good at this.
I love your t-shirt!
Marc you always bring it. Just a heads up to and for my friends in Finger Lakes (New York).. as they grow/produce some nice Cabernet Franc.
My wife and i and brother-in-law/wife went to Loire a few years back. we really enjoyed. I was then still working at a wine shop and my boss helped set up a contact with Cynthia Hurley (importers). We had a great visit with Couly Duteil as well as some other great experiences.
don’t forget Sassicaia
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Thank you kindly! I've been wanting to learn all about reds forever. Just found this…Meritage uses same grapes as those in Bordeaux. just my note. # cheesygrin
Are these wines sweet I'm looking for sweet red wines
Thanks brother for your knowledge you always fade us…kindly can you explain to me wines vs food match …two days back i was really challenged in an interview i would like to learn more