Something Glorious with Ari Bendersky

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Cabernet Franc is Ready For Its Time in the Spotlight

12 bottles to try now ... plus, a Spanish market, alluring candles, best U.S. wine festivals, and a sweet holiday commercial.

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Ari Bendersky
Dec 05, 2023
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Are you ready for more cabernet franc in your life?

I used to dislike drinking cabernet franc. The wines I tasted often gave off strong “green” notes like green bell pepper. They offered an unenjoyable bitterness, similar to my disdain for actual green bell peppers. Why ever use them when the red, orange, and yellow bell peppers are just so much better? 

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