Cabernet Franc might not be the first wine you think of for your holiday table, but it definitely should be. A noble varietal that flies under the radar, and is best known for its role as one of the Bordeaux blending grapes, it is a great food wine, with a very diverse style, greatly influenced…

Tablas Creek Vineyard has been on “my list” for quite some time, but I’ve only recently experienced it. I know, I know. It defies logic, but listen, a girl can only drink so much wine, even with steadfast commitment. But when I spied a 2009 Espirit de Beaucasteel at my local Total Wine, I knew…