Ironstone Cabernet Franc 2021

Cabernet Franc is matchless for its unique fragrance and alluring charms and yet it's a sleeper among the noble varieties (the great vitis vinifera); perhaps for its crucial but minority role in Bordeaux Blends. Cabernet Franc is in many ways an Olivier to Cabernet Sauvignon as Roland. Wise and loyal, Franc checks some of the exuberant, cavalier but daresay pompous, primary qualities Sauvignon would carelessly express without the fragrant reminders of Franc to temper and lend reflection. The two are dear friends and in many ways belong together. Many adherents in the new world are crafting Cabernet Franc that make the heart sing. None other carries you along like Cabernet Franc and few capture and keep your attention.

Food Pairings

The better cuts of lamb or beef. Grilled tuna or salmon. Ham and hamburgers. Pasta and pizza. Oh yeah, eggplant dishes.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Perrier - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-826-6443

Haskell's - Faribault
Faribault
507-332-7173

On The Rocks Wine & Spirits
Hugo
651-787-9480

Liquor Hutch
Hutchinson
320-587-2762

Liquor Barn
Long Lake
952-473-1817

Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888

Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Hiway Liquors
Monticello
763-295-5222

Haskell's - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-698-8844

Perrier - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-227-6563

Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434

West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511