Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Gold Label Monterey County Chardonnay

8.6455 ratings
8.412 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sharon B

I’m not a big pro at white wines but wanted something refreshing to sit outside with to enjoy today’s cooler weather. I normally like unoaked Chardonnays but I do like Francis Coppola wines so thought I’d try this one. It’s very dry with tropical fruit tastes. Has a nice long finish that makes you want the next sip. Now all I need is some sharp white cheese and crackers!

I’m not a big pro at white wines but wanted something refreshing to sit outside with to enjoy today’s cooler weather. I normally like unoaked Chardonnays but I do like Francis Coppola wines so thought I’d try this one. It’s very dry with tropical fruit tastes. Has a nice long finish that makes you want the next sip. Now all I need is some sharp white cheese and crackers!

Aug 25th, 2018
Paul Weil

Fruit forward with only a slight tinge of butter, this Monterey Chard tastes of Gala apples and pears and refreshing white grapes in the finish. Try it with poultry dishes!

Fruit forward with only a slight tinge of butter, this Monterey Chard tastes of Gala apples and pears and refreshing white grapes in the finish. Try it with poultry dishes!

3 people found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2014
Amy Boss

Apricot and a bit of butter and cream on the mouth. Acidity on the finish, with a lingering smokiness.

Apricot and a bit of butter and cream on the mouth. Acidity on the finish, with a lingering smokiness.

2 people found it helpfulSep 11th, 2015
Rafael Landestoy

Over extracted, buttery disaster. High alcohol, no elegance, or balance. That being said, we used it to cook the Chicken Piccata and it was awesome.

Over extracted, buttery disaster. High alcohol, no elegance, or balance. That being said, we used it to cook the Chicken Piccata and it was awesome.

2 people found it helpfulSep 4th, 2014
Anthony Easterwood

Golden hue. Medium to high body. Smooth. Smoky, buttery. Maybe vanilla

Golden hue. Medium to high body. Smooth. Smoky, buttery. Maybe vanilla

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2015
Michael D Maguire

Not my type of Chardonnay. To fruity, high alcohol, and oak.

Not my type of Chardonnay. To fruity, high alcohol, and oak.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2015
Lance Wilcox

Somewhat harsh. An unpleasant butteriness. One dimensional.

Somewhat harsh. An unpleasant butteriness. One dimensional.

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2015
Joella Vaughn

Fruity and floral. Sweet.

Fruity and floral. Sweet.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Kish Kish

Too bad i had to use it to cook #notdrinkingthis

Too bad i had to use it to cook #notdrinkingthis

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2015
Jerry Josz

Not bad, but I just cannot justify a score higher than 7. It's a pleasant wine with nothing outstanding about it.

Not bad, but I just cannot justify a score higher than 7. It's a pleasant wine with nothing outstanding about it.

1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2015