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Bobby Frank's avatar

Allison, I remember, my first time in France in 1979, hearing the term, chouette, often, amongst young people (I was also young then 😁). I started using it. Also popular back then was c'est vache, also meaning cool. I hadn't heard chouette at all since then, so either it has become popular again, or as I've aged, I haven't been hanging out with cool people anymore. 😄

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Cab Franc Chronicles's avatar

Haha. Love this story, Bobby. It seems everything that was once old is new again! Hope you have a chance to get back to the region soon!

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Steven Kent Mirassou's avatar

Allison, we missed the festival by just a couple of weeks this year! I'm hopeful that next year, the planets will align. Our visit to Saumur and Chinon was life changing...what we learned about wine making techniques, thought processes about the timing of the pick, fermentation regimes, et al. will make us better Cabernet Franc winemakers.

On another note CabFranc-a-Palooza in the Livermore Valley this year will feature nearly 50 different wineries including a collection of them from the Finger Lakes. Can't wait!

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Cab Franc Chronicles's avatar

I’m glad you had a great time in the region, Steven. These producers are so generous with their time and knowledge. Glad you learned a lot! And hopefully I’ll be able to attend Cab Franc-a-palooza next year - if the planets align. 🙂

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Nathaniel Frankland's avatar

Glad you had a good time in Chinon (was it ever in doubt?) and even more pleasing to know that Cab Franc is alive and kicking! Also, kudos for the presentation, I'm equally curious to learn about the Cab Francs of Ontario and Finger Lakes.

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Cab Franc Chronicles's avatar

Thank you Nathaniel! I had a blast. Such a superb region. Can’t wait to go back! And Ontario and Finger Lakes Cab Franc a really worth checking out!

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Nathaniel Frankland's avatar

They’ve been on my list for a while, but harder to source here it seems - will keep my eyes peeled!

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Cab Franc Chronicles's avatar

Well at least they’re on your radar! The distribution of even the top producers isn’t extensive, but that’s not to say that could change in the future. All else fails you can visit the region! 🤩

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