tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313568394253470364.post8212825812923126474..comments2024-03-26T02:56:20.153-04:00Comments on One Blog West: Virginia Cabernet FrancChef Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313568394253470364.post-70063838787353011672011-09-16T14:52:12.479-04:002011-09-16T14:52:12.479-04:00Good afternoon Mr.Matthews
As a winemaker in Virgi...Good afternoon Mr.Matthews<br />As a winemaker in Virginia, I must admit to be surprised by your, and those of your guests reaction to the Cabernet Franc wines that you tasted.<br /><br />I would agree that technical flaws exist in many examples of our wines, as they do in wine regions around the world; but I would venture to say that the best examples [in my opinion] display correct varietal character, and are well crafted wines devoid of any flaws. <br /><br />While Cabernet Franc does well in our vineyards, I would disagree that we are crafting wines from varietals that are easier to grow. The winemakers I know are very committed to producing the best possible wines, irrespective of the varietal.<br />I would welcome the opportunity to conduct a tasting with you, showcasing [again in my opinion] the Cabernet Franc wines that are truly representative of the place in which they grow, reflecting the correct varietal character.<br /><br />I do thank you for your support of our wine industry and appreciate your comments reflecting your recent experience. We are indeed listening and are working hard to ensure that those kinds of experiences and tastings do not happen.<br /><br />Kindly<br /><br />Stephen Barnard<br />Winemaker<br />Keswick VineyardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com