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Francis Ford Coppola has a long family history with wine making. He was first exposed to the wine making process while growing up in New York. During this time, his grandfather and uncles would make wine in the basement of their apartment using the grapes that they had shipped in from California. In 1962, Francis met his wife Eleanor on the set of his first feature film. The two later moved to San Francisco and subsequently became the owners of a substantial and beautiful wine estate. Eleanor...
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}?>Medium-bodied with just enough tannin presence to give the wine character, this year’s Merlot has rich, expressive fruit, a velvety texture and fragrant spice notes. TASTING PROFILE Appearance: Purple magenta Aromas: Blueberry, cherry, cinnamon, tobacco leaves Flavors: Blackberry, cassis, anise, toasted woods
The 2014 growing season was extremely dry and warm. Sunny summer days ripened the fruit ahead of schedule, setting us up for an unusually early harvest. When the fruit was brought in, it showed wonderful concentration, great palate density and a good balance of natural acidity.
- 91 Points -
Natalie MacLean, August 2016
Smoky, dark and brooding Californian red wine like winemaker (and director) Francis Coppola’s Dracula movie. Full-bodied and smooth with black plums and toasty oak. Coppola’s Merlot grapes grow in select vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Monterey. Full-bodied Californian red wine. Pair this wine with grilled pork chops and movie night.
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