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Overall, the release of the hot 2007 vintage of cab francs here should begin to reveal the grape's potential on Niagara terroir.

Bryan Calandrelli 2009

The taste Think bright red fruits (cranberries, cherries, and raspberries), earthy undertones and a signature "silky" mouth feel from the grape's light tannins.

Wine 101: Pinot Noir Amy Ma 2010

Most barberas are made to be drunk young, but such is the grape's natural acidity, some can keep for years.

Wine: You can count on barbera Anthony Quinn 2010

The grape's success here led to it being widely planted, including in locations in the Central Valley and elsewhere that get a lot of heat.

Richard Jennings: Zinfandel Styles: Sublime to Ridiculous Richard Jennings 2012

This flintiness combined with the grape's natural freshness, together with the correctly created alcoholic level, results in a wine which is perfectly balanced.

The Subdued Side of Sardinia Cristina Slattery 2010

Overall, the release of the hot 2007 vintage of cab francs here should begin to reveal the grape's potential on Niagara terroir.

Niagara Escarpment Wines 2009

She has since become the grape's greatest champion (she'd rather "make the world's best Norton than the 450th-best Merlot") and the world's largest Norton grower at her vineyard near Middleburg, Va.

"The Wild Vine: The Untold Story of American Wine," by Todd Kliman 2010

Overall, the release of the hot 2007 vintage of cab francs here should begin to reveal the grape's potential on Niagara terroir.

A Cab Franc Lover's Guide to Niagara USA Wines 2008

Howard's sauvignon blanc (look for the 2007 release this spring) is a terrific example of the grape's local potential and his deft, judicious use of oak in his chardonnay program leads to wines that express their vineyard's terroir well.

WTNs: Jamesport Vineyards New Releases (North Fork of Long Island) 2008

The grape's popularity has come at a price: lots of plonk.

Giving Pinot Grigio Another Go 2010