Bouchet, now known as Cabernet Franc, originated in southwestern France in the 17th century, and soon made its way to the Loire Valley, courtesy of Cardinal Richelieu, who transported the budwood.
St. Helena offers an embarrassment of riches when it comes to food and wine. It is home to the famed Culinary Institute of America - the professional birthplace of dozens of talented chefs who went on to culinary fame and fortune. It is the wine country equivalent of Miss Universe pageant, with beauties everywhere you look.
