Volcano Winery Macadamia Nut Honey Wine

[Thomas]

KC,

Chemically, the green pepper is in the Cabernet family, and yes, its strength is related to cool climate growing and/or ripeness.

Some of the best homes for Cabernet franc are in cool regions: Loire, northern Italy, Northeastern North America, therefore, the pepper is a somewhat signature of the variety. The winemaking trick is to maintain it at a subdued level or in a more rounded wine.