Cab Franc vs. Cabernet Sauvignon: Exploring the Differences Between Two Classic Reds

When people compare Cab Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon, they often assume the differences are subtle. They’re not. These two grapes are closely related—Cabernet Franc is one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon—and they’re often blended together. But side by side, they tell very different stories. Structure, aromatics, texture, even how they age—it all shifts. At […]