WineXpert Cab frac

[markb1983]

Hello! I found a wine that I really enjoy. Cab frac is one of my favorites. When I read the reviews on the kit, they seem to come up short.

Any tweaks or recommendations ????

 

[SouthernChemist]

What kit are you specifically referring to? The only Cabernet Franc kit made by Winexpert is an ice wine style kit. It is a dessert wine and not a dry, varietal red wine. I think MM makes or used to be a 10L Cabernet Franc kit.

 

[markb1983]

Is cab franc and French cab the same?

 

[SouthernChemist]

Is cab franc and French cab the same?

Cabernet Franc is a specific variety of vitis vinifera wine grapes. It's distinct from Cabernet Sauvignon...and actually is one of Cabernet Sauvignon's parent grapes along with Sauvignon Blanc.

It's best to be specific when asking about a particular kit. You're asking about the Winexpert Selection International French Cabernet Sauvignon kit?

 

[markb1983]

Yes that's the one. I had to look back at the winexpert website to ensure it was French cab. So is there a cab franc you recommend ?

 

[Johngottshall]

I just bottled my batch of cab franc ice wine style yesterday it is great

 

[SouthernChemist]

Yes that's the one. I had to look back at the winexpert website to ensure it was French cab. So is there a cab franc you recommend ?

If you're wanting a French style Cabernet Sauvignon, don't call it 'Cab Fanc' as that will imply an entirely different grape. I'm not sure Winexpert even makes their Selection International French Cab any as it's no longer listed on their website. Looks like it's just the World Vineyard brand kit. Compared to a higher-end Cab kit with grape skins, that kit will probably be lighter in body. I don't think any of the higher-end Cab kits are sourced from France, however.