Cabernet Franc Vineyard

Question 1

Cab Franc Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Cab Franc Budding

Answer 2

Early

Prone to spring frost

Question 3

Cab Franc Ripening

Answer 3

Mid
Can avoid autumn rains
Can ripen more reliably than late ripening Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 4

Cab Franc Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

Productive and sensitive to yields

Controlling yields is important
If grapes do not get fully ripe it leads to excessive green aromas

Question 5

Cab Franc Best Soils

Answer 5

Clay-limestone are best
Performs well on sandy soils

Question 6

Cab Franc Vigor

Answer 6

Fairly vigorous

Needs good canopy mgmt/leaf removal, avoiding dense canopies can reduce green aromas in cooler years

Question 7

Cab Franc Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Excessively leafy when underripe
Primary red currant, raspberry, violet

Can create a range of styles in different climates

Question 8

Cab Franc Skins

Answer 8

Somewhat thin skinned

Medium color in the glass

Question 9

Cab Franc Hazards

Answer 9

Coolure (can reduce yields)

Question 10

Cab Franc Hardiness

Answer 10

Winter and cold hardy
Suited to grow in cooler conditions