The family cottage they found turned out to be the great Niebaum Mansion in Rutherford, on the famed Inglenook Estate. Over 35 years ago, when Francis and Eleanor Coppola and their children were living in San Francisco, the family began looking for a small cottage in Napa Valley that they could use as a weekend retreat where they could make a little homemade wine. Agostino Coppola, Francis Coppola's grandfather, used to make wine in the basement of his New York apartment building using concrete vats he constructed himself. Winemaking has been a Coppola family tradition for several generations. It was during this same period that Francis embarked on an entirely different venture, to tell an entirely different story in the world of winemaking. The 1970s was an extraordinary time in his career - writing, directing, and/or producing The Godfather (1972), American Graffiti (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974), and Apocalypse Now (1979), a bevy of films earning him 12 Academy Award nominations, five Academy Awards, and two Palme d'Or awards from the Cannes Film Festival. As a writer, director, and producer, he has been a central figure in contributing to the shape of contemporary American cinema. Engaging and fruity, this wine is full-bodied and intense, with supple tannins and sophisticated character enhanced by a long, spicy finish.īlend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah, 1% Tannatįrancis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Descriptionįrancis Ford Coppola is best known as the six-time Academy Award-winning director of such epic films as The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Small amounts of Petit Verdot provide spice and color, while Petite Sirah contributes depth of flavor, color, and concentration. Concentrated ripe stone fruits meet a hint of toasted oak on the palate. The 2019 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon boasts delightful notes of black fruits, coffee, almond, and vanilla on the nose. Pairs Well With: Roast Chicken, Chicken Coq au Vin Scents of: Almond, Sandalwood, Coffee, Vanilla, Black Fruitsįlavors of: Concentrated Ripe Stone Fruit, Medium Toasted Oak The newest member of our Diamond Collection Appellation Series is a bold and engaging Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles.Įngaging and fruity, this wine is full-bodied and intense, with supple tannins and sophisticated character enhanced by a long, spicy finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an exciting addition to our family of Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignons, expressing concentrated black stone fruit and toasted oak with an opulent body and a long finish. Concentrated ripe stone fruits meet a hint of toasted oak on the palate with an opulent body lead to a long, sophisticated finish. The 2019 Diamond Collection Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon boasts delightful notes of black fruits, coffee, almond, and vanilla on the nose. Paso Robles is an appellation known for its variety of topography, soils, and meso-climates. Our Diamond Collection Golden Tier Cabernet Sauvignon continues this tradition by being the first wine in the Diamond Collection to be sourced from Paso Robles. Over the years, we have added new varietals, blends, and appellations to our Diamond Collection, especially when we find unique vineyard sources. With fourteen distinctive wines, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection is so beautifully diverse, there is one to fit any setting and every wine-drinking occasion. By carefully combining fruit selections with precise winemaking techniques, we are able to capture pure expressions of each varietal. The wines of the Diamond Collection are made from grapes grown in vineyards across California, from coastal regions to inland valleys. “These wonderful wines are the pride of our company”
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