Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape and one of the three contributing varietals to Bordeaux wine in France, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Alongside Sauvignon Blanc, it is the genetic parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, after a natural crossing in the 17th Century. DNA analysis indicates that Cabernet Franc is also one of two parents of Merlot and Carménère.
The majority of this varietal comes from France, Italy, United States, Hungary and Chile, with plantings closer to home relatively uncommon. There are only around 40 vineyards listed as producers in Australia. You will find great single varietal examples in the cooler regions of Yarra Valley and Orange, with Tamburlaine offering an age-worthy Reserve that deserves some time in the cellar before enjoying fully. Similar to Bordeaux, Cab Franc is often used in blends here in Australia.
The wines produced are medium-bodied, lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, with medium acidity and medium-high tannins.
Wines from cooler regions show red fruit flavours and roasted peppers. Warmer climate examples exhibit darker fruit tones like black cherry and blackberry.
High-quality wines with grippy tannins can age beautifully over 10-15 years.
Listed below are the wineries that produce Cabernet Franc.
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| Winery | Wine region | City | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery | Lake Erie North Shore | Amherstburg N0R 1G0 | (0) |
| Stanners Vineyard | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
| Stonewall Estates | Niagara Peninsula | Lincoln | (0) |
| Stratus | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Strewn Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Jordan (Lincoln) | (0) |
| Sugarbush Vineyards | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
| Tawse Wine & Spirits | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Therianthropy | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Thirty Bench Wine Makers | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Three Dog Winery | Prince Edward County | Picton | (0) |
| Trail Estate Winery | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
| Trius Winery and Restaurant | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Two Sisters Vineyards | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Vieni Estates Wine & Spirits | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Viewpointe Estate Winery | Lake Erie North Shore | Harrow | (0) |
| Vineland Estates Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Waupoos Estates Winery | Prince Edward County | Picton | (0) |
| Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery | Niagara Peninsula | St. Catharines | (0) |
| Westcott Vineyards | Niagara Peninsula | Jordan | (0) |
| Willow Springs Winery | Emerging Regions | Stouffville | (0) |
| Windrush Estate Winery | Emerging Regions | Palgrave | (0) |
| Cannon Estate Winery | Fraser Valley | Abbotsford | (0) |
| 1st R.O.W Estate Winery | Fraser Valley | Surrey | (0) |
| Lulu Island Winery | Fraser Valley | Richmond | (0) |
| Pacific Breeze Winery | Fraser Valley | New Westminster | (0) |
| Country Vines Winery | Fraser Valley | Richmond | (0) |
| Millstone Estate Winery | Vancouver Island | Nanaimo | (0) |
| Hoosegg | Orange | Borenore | (0) |
| JS Wine | Orange | Nashdale | (0) |
| Arlewood Estate | Margaret River | Forest Grove | (0) |
| Barnyard 1978 | Margaret River | Yallingup | (0) |
| Cape Grace Wines | Margaret River | Coramup | (0) |
| Deep Woods Estate | Margaret River | Yallingup | (0) |
| Domaine Naturaliste | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Happs Wines | Margaret River | Dunsborough | (0) |
| Hay Shed Hill Wines | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Jarvis Estate Wines | Margaret River | Bramley | (0) |
| Lenton Brae Estate | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Marq Wines | Margaret River | Yallingup | (0) |
| Redgate Wines | Margaret River | Margaret River | (0) |
| Wayfinder | Margaret River | Dunsborough | (0) |
| Willespie | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Wines of Merritt | Margaret River | Margaret River | (0) |
| Woodlands Wines | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Xanadu Wines | Margaret River | Margaret River | (0) |
| Montague Estate | Margaret River | Wilyabrup | (0) |
| Blue Poles Vineyard | Margaret River | Osmington | (0) |
| Felix Caspar Wines | Margaret River | Margaret River | (0) |
| Moss Brothers Wines | Margaret River | Margaret River | (0) |
