Tag Archives: Chinon

Big Daddy loves Chinon

Posted on September 26, 2019 by joyofwine

For those of you who regularly check this blog and read posts, you know my affinity for Cabernet Franc. So much so, that I call it by its moniker: Big Daddy. It’s amazing how many people don’t know that Cabernet … Continue reading →

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A Sampling of France…

Posted on April 16, 2014 by joyofwine

I came back from a wine tasting on Monday, to tell my husband that this was the first evening I felt a semblance of “normal” since I returned from my trip to the Caribbean with my daughter.  The retail store I … Continue reading →

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Founding Father Franc

Posted on December 11, 2013 by joyofwine

Let’s talk about Cabernet Franc….this poor grape doesn’t get much respect, and is highly underrated! I mean, look at Franc’s wife, not to mention his son!  And like any good man, he’s letting his son and his wife take the spotlight. … Continue reading →

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