Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

What’s Your Sign? Sun or Soil?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

There are wines of the sun, wines of the soil, and wines of the test tube. I enjoy the first, love the second, and try to avoid the third. It’s not that simple, of course. Wine never is, or we … Continue reading →

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Virginia, Maryland impress the California judges

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Local wines shined – or at least won some shiny medals – at two recent competitions in California. At this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest annual contest featuring wines from around the United States, Barboursville Vineyards took … Continue reading →

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Regional Wine at the Obama Inauguration

Posted on January 12, 2009 by

Yesterday I wrote about a potential diplomatic gaffe in wine choices at next week’s presidential inauguration. Tonight I’m happy to report more positive news – that one inaugural gala will feature a regional wine, a testament to how local wine … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block Cabernet Franc 2006, Lake County $16

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

I can’t think of anything to say about this wine. It’s pretty good!

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