Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Archimedes Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2126 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Paco Suro

Fruit bomb happiness…

Fruit bomb happiness…

Dec 27th, 2022
Dan Gasparo

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
Jess

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

Sep 5th, 2023
Laith A

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
Sharon Roybal

Delicate and smooth

Delicate and smooth

Feb 17th, 2020
Erica Gamble

Dark color, very smooth. Chocolate, dark fruit, deep flavor.

Dark color, very smooth. Chocolate, dark fruit, deep flavor.

Jan 2nd, 2020
Adeline Nemick

Big Bold flavors, Appealing to the palette

Big Bold flavors, Appealing to the palette

Jul 12th, 2019
Emmett Reed

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
Clive McNish

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
Elaine McCarroll

Very nice Cab. Smooth.

Very nice Cab. Smooth.

Dec 13th, 2018