It's not hard to find spectacular Cabernet north of $100, but finding one under $50 is more of a challenge. Yet they're out there - from Washington, Sonoma, Paso Robles, even Napa Valley. This year's ...

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Cabernet Franc is a very, very important red grape variety often playing second fiddle to its offspring -- Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In 1997, DNA testing revealed Cabernet Franc had crossed with ...

At Larkmead, located in northern Napa Valley, winemaker Avery Heelan faces tough decisions as she seeks to prepare the vineyard for a successful future despite the dangers of climate change. “We ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Freedman covers wine, spirits, food, and travel. This article is more than 9 years old. California Merlot, for years, has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These two red wines are similar, but it's important to be able to tell them apart. Food & Wine / Getty Images Beloved by consumers ...

Merlot has always been caught in the shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. After all, Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that has brought Napa Valley critical praise from around the world, and it's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. stacked collection of boxed cabernets - Emily Alexander/Static Media When you hear the word cabernet, you probably think of a rich ...

French Cabernet Franc comes mostly from Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. For Bordeaux Cab Franc blends, the wines from St.-Émilion and Pomerol are the best regarded. Most imported Loire reds are 100% ...

What's assuredly true is that 2009 was a great year for Cabernet, whether in the heart of Napa or the reaches of the Northwest. These are classic, wonderful wines - reminders why this is the ...