Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Archimedes Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Great example of an Alexander Valley Cab. 2012 is the best vintage yet. Smooth and round, but powerful. Aged 2 yrs French oak and grown primarily in mountainous vineyards, this has a great flavor. Big, concentrated black cherry up front, very smooth with a little bit of dark chocolate and pepper spice at the finish. Very nice soft tannins. Coppola's flagship wine, so winery exclusive.
Great example of an Alexander Valley Cab. 2012 is the best vintage yet. Smooth and round, but powerful. Aged 2 yrs French oak and grown primarily in mountainous vineyards, this has a great flavor. Big, concentrated black cherry up front, very smooth with a little bit of dark chocolate and pepper spice at the finish. Very nice soft tannins. Coppola's flagship wine, so winery exclusive.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2016
Very young and could do with some years in the bottle. But after decanting: Lush and powerful fruit bomb with dusty tannins, herbal notes, roasted bell peppers and mocha. Super delicious
Very young and could do with some years in the bottle. But after decanting: Lush and powerful fruit bomb with dusty tannins, herbal notes, roasted bell peppers and mocha. Super delicious
Oct 18th, 2024
Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, soft licorice, black pepper. Rich velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, soft licorice, black pepper. Rich velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
This is the best Coppola cab I’ve ever had .. very nice in a typical Sonoma style .. fruit forward but not overly jammy!
This is the best Coppola cab I’ve ever had .. very nice in a typical Sonoma style .. fruit forward but not overly jammy!
May 24th, 2021
Dark color, very smooth. Chocolate, dark fruit, deep flavor.
Dark color, very smooth. Chocolate, dark fruit, deep flavor.
Jan 2nd, 2020
Big Bold flavors, Appealing to the palette
Big Bold flavors, Appealing to the palette
Jul 12th, 2019
Big and bold, classic AV can. Firm tannic core will hold for years, give it a minute to open.
Big and bold, classic AV can. Firm tannic core will hold for years, give it a minute to open.
Feb 18th, 2019
This is a powerful Cabernet, initially restrained on the nose it opens up very nicely after a short time in the decanter. No such restraint on the palate, thick, silky and packed with fruit, leather and vanilla. This is not a delicate wine but it’s not overdone in my opinion, it was the perfect pairing for a Sunday roast beef.
This is a powerful Cabernet, initially restrained on the nose it opens up very nicely after a short time in the decanter. No such restraint on the palate, thick, silky and packed with fruit, leather and vanilla. This is not a delicate wine but it’s not overdone in my opinion, it was the perfect pairing for a Sunday roast beef.
Jan 13th, 2019