cabernet franc
noun
cab·er·net franc
ˌka-bər-ˈnā-ˈfräŋk 
-ˈfräⁿ
often capitalized C&F
: a dry red wine often used in blends (as with merlot or cabernet sauvignon)
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Wines from this region are often made with pinot noir, cabernet franc or tannat, and tend to have savory depth, good acidity and mineral notes.
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Look for notes of watermelon and cotton candy alongside cabernet franc's signature subtle spiciness and a full, round body.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
The sparkling wines are also delicious, as well as the cabernet franc.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Look for notes of watermelon and cotton candy alongside cabernet franc's signature subtle spiciness and a full, round body.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
The sparkling wines are also delicious, as well as the cabernet franc.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Cabernet franc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20franc. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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