Cabernet Franc
Fine French black grape variety, much used in Bordeaux blends with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is distinguishable from Cabernet Sauvignon by its less dramatically indented leaves, but the two varieties share many characteristics. Cabernet Franc is well suited to cool inland climates; buds and matures more than a week earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon. It is susceptible to coulure, but easier to ripen fully and much less susceptible to poor weather during harvest. Lighter in colour and tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon.
Budburst - Mid-season, Harvest - Mid-season
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Cabernet Franc ENTAV-INRA® 214
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Good productivity, with open bunches and small berry size.
Flavour profile
Good flavours
General Comments
Micro-vin 2007.
Cabernet Franc ENTAV-INRA® 327
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®) 2004
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Similar to ENTAV-INRA® 214 but with bigger open bunches.
Cabernet Franc ENTAV-INRA® 678
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Less advanced than ENTAV-INRA® clones 214 and 327, but with similar bunch architecture and productivity. Bunches are long and loose, and somewhat inconsistent.
General Comments
Micro-vin 2007.
Cabernet Franc Erindale Selection
- Riversun Premium Plus
- NZ selection
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
