Cabernet Franc’s Secret in Livermore | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Steven Kent Mirassou is revolutionizing cabernet franc, the grape’s dual-natured charm unlocked through his deep passion and Livermore Valley’s perfect climate. Once a literature major turned sixth-generation winemaker, he discovered the grape’s magic in Loire Valley wines and made it his mission. With his family by his side, he co-founded the Cab Franc Guild and champions the grape as Livermore’s signature varietal — a role that’s earned the region global attention. Thanks to the valley’s east-west orientation, cool breezes and dramatic temperature swings slow ripening, preserving freshness…