Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

What’s Your Sign? Sun or Soil?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

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 Dave McIntyre

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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