It is unusual to see Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc being cultivated at Midwest vineyards.None the less, since the Cabernet Franc grape tolerates a cooler climate than Cabernet Sauvignon, it would have the slightly better potential of the two for successfully growing in the Midwest. Cabernet Franc, commonly used in blended wines, is now also being bottled alone.
In the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois is the Blue Sky Vineyard which produces a Cabernet Franc.One of our wine group members shared a bottle of this wine with us this week. The production year was not indicated on the bottle we tasted, but this dry red wine is currently available at the winery and through its website. We found the Blue Sky Cabernet Franc to be delightfully smokey yet smooth with berry undertones and a lingering smooth finish. It was an enjoyable wine. In addition, with the cost running under $20, this Cabernet Franc is a reasonably priced wine.
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