2017 Francis Coppola Claret
Sonoma County, California
The 2017 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Series, Claret.
The City of Sonoma is rich in history and tradtition. The Valley that surrounds it; infamous for producing high quality American Wines. There are a lot of wonderful vineyards and wines produced in this region. The Sonoma Valley wineries are well known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir primarily. Merlot and Cabernet have also found a home here. Unlike Napa, which is known mainly for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma has many different styles and varietals.
They produce a large quantity of high quality whites and light to medium bodied reds. The 2017 Francis Ford Coppola wine is not one of them. It is a premium full-bodied Cabernet based blend of wine or “Claret”. Claret was a name given by the English to categorize Cabernet Blend wines. (Think Claret Jug Trophy). It is compared to a Bordeaux Blend, the name given by the French. (Red Blends with Cabernet are usually from Bordeaux). Of Course, Meritage the term used here in the States. But this Italian American Cabernet or “Claret”, is expressive, powerful, and alluring.
2017 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Claret
Average Price- $14-$22
These Diamond Series Wines are produced in the Sonoma Winery. One would assume most of the Grapes come from their Sonoma Valley Vineyard. But some grapes possibly could come from Napa, and their 2 Geyserville wineries. Both of them, their other local vineyards.
Wine is Full-Bodied, Bold, Masculine. Has Balanced but Heavy American Fruit and silky French Oak on finish. Francis says they are the pride of the winery, when speaking of his “Diamond Series” wines. And this Coppola Claret is the top of the class. I Love Napa Cabs, and this Sonoma Claret is just a fantastic blend of Cabernet, with added Petit Verdot, and Petit Sirah.
He has experimented Cab Franc, Malbec and other blending grapes. Very typical of a Bordeaux blend style of wine. If you like big bold reds this Claret is a definite must try !! Check out more of my personal wine profiles @ http://303Corknfork.com.-Auguri.
Somm Scribble
Additional Notes:
Color: Dark Violet/ Purple w Ruby Rim.
Nose: Pleasant aromas of Blackberry. Black Currant. Plum. Mocha. Espresso. Leather. Vanilla. Oak.
Palate: Heavy rich Black fruit. Full Body. Light Spice. Toasty Oak at Finish.
Coppola Claret spends 14 months in French Oak.
Grape Varietals: 80 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. 17 percent Petit Verdot. 2 percent Petite Sirah, and 1 percent Malbec.
...More about the Estate
Francis Ford Coppola, the esteemed Hollywood director purchased the Neibaum Property of Inglenook Wine fame back in the mid 70s. The Winery is located in the Napa Valley. They produce wines, such as Rubicon and Cask.
The Family also has more recently acquired 2 wineries in Geyserville, California. Located in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. First, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. The Second, named Francis Ford Coppola Winery Too. The latter being a few minutes north of the other. These are the wineries that produce the Diamond Collection wine portfolio.
Diverse and interesting wine portfolio.. Check out more about their story..http://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com
The Francis Ford Coppola Wine Estates
