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Event Details Cabernet Franc $35 or less Saturday January 14, 2006 Broomfield 7PM Cabernet Franc [KA-behr-nay FRAHN (FRAHNGK)] Although similar in structure and flavor to CABERNET SAUVIGNON, this red wine grape is not quite as full-bodied (see BODY), and has fewer TANNINS and less ACID. It is, however, more AROMATIC and HERBACEOUS. Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc grows in cooler climates and ripens early. Therefore, it can be particularly important if weather conditions create a less-than-perfect Cabernet Sauvignon crop. Under such circumstances, the French have found that the addition of Cabernet Franc might salvage the VINTAGE. In BORDEAUX, Cabernet Franc is most often blended with MERLOT and Cabernet Sauvignon; it's usually not the dominant grape in these blends. The most noteworthy examples of French wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc grapes are those from Château cheval blanc, whose vineyards are planted with about 66 percent Cabernet Franc and 33 percent Merlot. In the United States, Cabernet Franc has not been widely planted, mainly because the weather in California yields consistently higher-quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes than in France. Only recently has its popularity grown as a flavor enhancer for wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is also called Bordo, Bouchet, Brenton, Carmenet, and Trouchet Noir. Special instructions: Bring some food to share with the group, and one bottle of wine per person or couple.