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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

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707-857-1400 300 Via Archimedes
Geyserville, CA 95441
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Francis Ford Coppola’s love for wine didn’t just sprout up overnight. His grandfather, Agostino Coppola, had a passion for wine back in the 1920s, when he used to make wine in the basement of his New York apartment. They weren’t sophisticated wines: they were just everyday wines that anyone could enjoy. Francis and Eleanor Coppola, Francis’ wife, attempted to continue this passion when they purchased their own vineyard in Rutherford, California in 1975 using the proceeds from The Godfather. This plot was a part of the historic Inglenook Winery, and it included the former home of Gustave Niebaum, member of the Culinary Institute of America’s Vintner’s Hall of Fame. After tireless effort by the whole family, the winery produced its first vintage in 1977 under the Niebaum-Coppola label. After many years of success, the family purchased Inglenook Winery in its entirety in 1995. In 2006, the winery was renamed to Rubicon Estate Winery in honor of the estate& Read more »

Francis Ford Coppola Alicante Bouschet California Diamond Collection Magenta Label (2008)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Alicante Bouschet
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

Winner dark in the glass. Very much an earthy/dusty nose. Pretty mellow on the tongue. If you are an anti fruit bomb kind of drinker, this is what you should try. This is a full-bodied wine that is mostly earth with some wood. It is quite smooth, ...

Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Director's Reserve (2006)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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judgelog

Big fruit, nicely balanced with a fair amount of oak. Very concentrated with a big nose. I really enjoyed this cab.

Francis Ford Coppola White Blend California Sofia Blanc de Blancs (2011)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Monterey
Varietal: Pinot Blanc , Muscat , Riesling
Type: Sparkling Wines
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Slipstream

A 2006 blend from the famous vintner & film director that contains zinfandel, syrah, and cabernet sauvignon. Cherry and oak in the aroma. Full and sweet at first, even a little brandy-like. Then it shifts to flavors of fig and prune and a pleasant s...

Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Director's Reserve (2003)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Agent White

Why does merlot get treated this way? Personally, I like merlot and this is a fine example of the style at a very reasonable price. Blue Label's (although I prefer the OTHER Blue Label of Johnnie Walker fame) medium body is accented with a good mix o...

Francis Ford Coppola Red Blend Sonoma County Director's Cut Cinema (2007)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Dry Creek Valley
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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chrisburnspa

A good value at $20.99. Rich berries, strawberry jam, and pepper on the nose. In the mouth, blueberries/raspberries and dark chocolate lead to a long, lush caramel finish.

Francis Ford Coppola Zinfandel Blend California Rosso (2005)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Dry Creek Valley
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

I see nothing wrong with this fruit bomb. Well made, complex and delicious.

Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Director's Reserve (2009)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Varietal: Syrah , Zinfandel , Cabernet Sauvignon , Petite Sirah , Cabernet Franc , Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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bobcatpunk

dark fruits and nice tannins, good merlot

Ben Marco Malbec (2005)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

Tastes exactly like Alamos Malbec at twice the price. A little extra flavor profile of Lifesavers' Creme Savers Raspberries n' Creme. Delicious.

Francis Ford Coppola Alicante Bouschet California Diamond Collection Magenta Label (2008)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Alicante Bouschet
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

The wine has a wonderful, deep ruby color that is almost an inky purple at the center. The nose is full of jammy fruit, plums, blackberries, currant, with a hint of almost maple syrup. The taste is very fruit forward, but not really as sweet as I was...

Claret Diamond Collection (2010)

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Region: USA » California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot , Merlot , Cabernet Franc
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

The color of the wine is deep garnet, with brighter ruby along the edges. The nose is a pleasant combination of leather, raisin, a hint of mint and some floral notes dancing around the perimeter. The taste is wonderfully fruit forward, with some nice...

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

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  • May 2013

    Wishing you all a wonderful #chardonnayday this evening. It's so great to come together and share our love of one beautiful & tasty grape.

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  • May 2013

    Our Director's Cut Chardonnay highlights amazing vineyards in Russian River Valley. Great label, too. #chardonnayday http://t.co/UfCWdCg66i

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  • May 2013

    Our limited production Diamond Collection Pavilion, a Chardonnay blended with just a touch of Muscat. #chardonnayday http://t.co/SxintZnrfR

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  • May 2013

    Sofia Chardonnay, a gift from father to daughter, and inspired by wines most loved by Sofia herself. #chardonnayday http://t.co/R3DYlvEdDE

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  • May 2013

    Our Votre Santé Chardonnay is a Toast to Family Traditions. Also, its one our best value wines. http://t.co/yQVq6upLLt #chardonnayday

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  • May 2013

    Our 2010 Reserve Chard features Alexander Valley fruit & label art by family friend Dean Tavoularis http://t.co/5yE4xQMstd #chardonnayday

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  • May 2013

    Our Sonoma County Director's Chardonnay says, "Happy #ChardonnayDay - Let's Dance!" http://t.co/appP73qsBv

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  • May 2013

    Best of Class at the Riverside Wine Comp, our unoaked Rosso & Bianco Chard is an ideal everyday wine. http://t.co/V6xkFR1Jap #chardonnayday

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  • May 2013

    Our most popular #Chardonnay is from our Diamond Collection. Monterey County fruit; bright & balanced http://t.co/Ti1YkpwnzK #chardonnayday

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  • May 2013

    Happy #ChardonnayDay all! With 8 different Chardonnays we have plenty of ways to celebrate follow along as we'll feature them all today.

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  • Nov 14, 2009

    This is an ok zin. Not the best, not the worst. The thing I like best is the nose. Peppery with a little bit of clove and vanilla. Easy to drink, but not much on the mid-palate or finish. We bought this at the winery as it was only $10 a bottle. I like a little more heartiness to my zin's and will not be buying this again after our supply ...

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