How well do you know Cabernet Franc ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know the character of Cabernet Franc?
● Or - You think you know the regions which produce Cabernet Franc?

Take this short Cabernet Franc Quiz & find out.

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Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc are the genetic parents of Cabernet Sauvignon. Which of the following best describes the aromas and flavours of Cabernet Franc?

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The history of Cabernet Franc is linked with the Basque country and Libournais area in Bordeaux. France is the largest producer of Cabernet Franc - commonly used as a blending grape in the famous ‘Right Bank’ Bordeaux blends. The finest ‘Right Bank’ red wines are usually a blend of?

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In which of the following Bordeaux wine areas, is Cabernet Franc planted more than any other wine producing region?

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There is a French wine region which specialises in Cabernet Franc as a single varietal wine - the Loire Valley. There are 2 very important appellations within the Loire Valley to remember for Cabernet Franc and they are?

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The grape varietal Cabernet Franc is related to and is very similar too Cabernet Sauvignon, but it buds and ripens when?

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Compared with Cabernet Sauvignon, the parent grape Cabernet Franc has natural traits that allow it to thrive much better in which on the following conditions?

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DNA testing has also confirmed that Cabernet Franc to be a parent of which of the following red wine grape varietals?

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Which of the following is a typical trait and characteristic for Cabernet Franc?

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In New World wine regions, a special red wine blend made from the traditional red varietals of Bordeaux has been given a nick-name. This blend must be made from at least two of the following varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère - with no varietal comprising more than 90% of the blend. The name is?

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Because Cabernet Franc can thrive in cooler-climate regions, it is more often than most other red grape varietals, made into what style of wine?

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One of the most sought after red wines of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux comes from a vineyard planted and made with a high percentage of Cabernet Franc. Which of the following is that wine?

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The much sought after 2015 Stonyridge ‘Larose’ made on Waiheke Island in New Zealand is a blend of the classic Bordeaux red varietals - with this vintage a blend of 6 varietals. What percentage does Cabernet Franc play in the 2015 blend?

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