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Christian Venier "La Goutrie" cabernet (Touraine, Loire, France)

2/26/2012

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Check out the elegant, delicate color on this interesting cabernet franc from Touraine. The grapes are picked whole cluster and fermented by carbonic maceration in cement, giving it that classic aromatic and fruity nose.  





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I first tried this wine in a restaurant--  I expected a classic cabernet franc and was floored when it landed in the glass.
My drinking partners raised their eyebrows and looked at me, expecting an apology; I had salted the dialogue with their favorite buzz words, and they were ready for something big with extraction, intensity, and savoriness. Thinking fast I said, "And now, for I bet the first time, you get to see a different side of cabernet franc. Surprised, no? The diversity possible with a single varietal is extraordinary."

It's perfect in this weather-- hinting at the coming Spring.
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For more info on the man & his other wines see:
http://savioselections.com/selections-france-christian-venier.php
http://www.ledomduvin.com/2011/05/2009-christian-venier-cheverny-rouge.html
http://www.wineaccess.ca/content/christian-venier,-in-madon
http://www.alicefeiring.com/blog/2009/12/asf-wine-of-the-year.html

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    I’m Erin, and this is my wine blog. Here, you'll find information about wines from around the world, and Virginia.  



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