Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Appellation Series Pinot Noir 2021
DESCRIPTION
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Appellation Series Pinot Noir 2021 is sourced from the unique Santa Barbara appellation, where the coastal range runs east to west, allowing marine fogs to penetrate deep into the valleys. This refined Pinot Noir, enhanced by a touch of Syrah, blends 94.1% Pinot Noir and 5.7% Syrah. Aged for 7 months in French oak barrels, of which 30% are new and 70% are neutral, pH 3.67, total acidity 5.9 g/L. Founded by the legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the estate was born out of his love for wine and family memories. In 1974, Coppola acquired a historic property in Rutherford, Napa Valley, using the profits from The Godfather. In 2006, he opened a second winery in Geyserville, in the Sonoma region. With iconic ranges like the Diamond Collection, Coppola combines tradition, quality, and accessibility, embodying the elegance of Californian wine.
On the nose, alluring aromas of ripe strawberry and vanilla, enriched by notes of toasted wood. On the palate, dense and warm, supported by a harmonious structure and a long, expressive finish. It pairs perfectly with coq au vin or poultry in a light sauce. Cellaring potential of 8 years.
REGION
Santa Barbara, CA
United States
Santa Barbara is a cool climate wine region known for the excellence of its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Its geography is unique in California: the valleys open from east to west, perpendicular to the coast, letting Pacific breezes and fog reach deep inland and naturally cool the vineyards. The Santa Ynez Valley, the Santa Maria Valley and the Sta. Rita Hills offer contrasting terroirs, from sandy and limestone soils to diatomaceous soils, producing wines of great aromatic precision and lovely natural tension. It is a region that combines the brilliance of the Californian sun with the freshness of the ocean, for wines that are both sunny and elegant.
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This Pinot, a step above the Diamond, has more depth and precision, a beautiful wine.
