Cabernet Franc Grapes and Bulk Wine for Sale
Cabernet Franc is one of the founding grapes of Bordeaux. It is a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, which it created with Sauvignon Blanc, and of Merlot. Compared with Cabernet Sauvignon it ripens earlier and copes better with cool weather, and its wines are lighter, more fragrant and more herbal.
That cold tolerance makes it a good fit for cooler places. It is a signature red on Long Island's North Fork, and it is grown in California, Washington and the Finger Lakes. It is used as a single variety and as a blending partner, adding perfume and lift to Cabernet and Merlot blends.
On HarvestLink, Cabernet Franc grapes are priced by the ton and bulk wine by the gallon, openly or under NDA. Volume is smaller than for the major reds, so a saved search is useful.
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What to check before you buy or sell
- Ask whether the fruit or wine is for a single-variety bottling or for blending, since demands on color and tannin differ.
- Ask the harvest date and how ripe the fruit was. Underripe Cabernet Franc tastes green and leafy.
- Ask the site, since cool and warm regions give very different wines.
- For bulk wine, ask about oak, blend composition and the lab analysis.
Frequently asked questions
How is Cabernet Franc different from Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Franc ripens earlier, tolerates cold better and makes lighter, more fragrant wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is darker, firmer and more tannic.
Is Cabernet Franc used in blends?
Yes. It is a common partner for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux-style blends.
Where does Cabernet Franc do well?
Cooler regions such as Long Island's North Fork and the Finger Lakes do well, along with parts of California and Washington.
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