Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA
I was really looking forward to this one, but was utterly disappointed. Almost bitter tasting and lacking character. Like a watered down version of what I had expected... Maybe just not a good bottle. Will give it another chance.
I was really looking forward to this one, but was utterly disappointed. Almost bitter tasting and lacking character. Like a watered down version of what I had expected... Maybe just not a good bottle. Will give it another chance.
2 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2016Dry, full-bodied wine that I paired with a peppery steak. Delicious, would totally drink well on its own.
Dry, full-bodied wine that I paired with a peppery steak. Delicious, would totally drink well on its own.
1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2017
Rather light color for Cabernet Sauvignon. Jammy blackberry nose. Sweet jammy taste. 2014 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.
Rather light color for Cabernet Sauvignon. Jammy blackberry nose. Sweet jammy taste. 2014 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.
Oct 23rd, 2016
7This one is great with spicy, BBQ or grilled beef.
7This one is great with spicy, BBQ or grilled beef.
Mar 17th, 2019I was at the winery many years ago the day that Sophia Coppola was up for her Oscar for Lost in Translation. I always thought of this as just a brand before that, but watching the tasting room volunteers beam with pride that day reminds me that the wine truly comes from the people that produce it. I know that sounds cheesy. I saw this in the liquor store for a decade before I bought it years ago. And now that many, many years have passed since those early wine years for me, I look at this wine fondly. Which is really what wine is all about.
I was at the winery many years ago the day that Sophia Coppola was up for her Oscar for Lost in Translation. I always thought of this as just a brand before that, but watching the tasting room volunteers beam with pride that day reminds me that the wine truly comes from the people that produce it. I know that sounds cheesy. I saw this in the liquor store for a decade before I bought it years ago. And now that many, many years have passed since those early wine years for me, I look at this wine fondly. Which is really what wine is all about.
Sep 17th, 2018
Lights, camera, blackberry! I insist on doing my own stunts, because I’m a straight-shooter. I wear it all on my bulging sleeves and expect my grapes to do the same. This juicy nosed cab is a medium-acidity bite into a handful of just-about-ripe blue, black, and boysen, berries. Puts you to bed in your trailer with a velvety, mouth watering, tongue kiss, even though it’s just a quick siesta in between scenes.
Lights, camera, blackberry! I insist on doing my own stunts, because I’m a straight-shooter. I wear it all on my bulging sleeves and expect my grapes to do the same. This juicy nosed cab is a medium-acidity bite into a handful of just-about-ripe blue, black, and boysen, berries. Puts you to bed in your trailer with a velvety, mouth watering, tongue kiss, even though it’s just a quick siesta in between scenes.
Feb 16th, 2018
Medium dry, nice body, hearty but not a heavy wine. Not sweet or fruity but doesn’t leave you dry or bitter. Smooth. -Laur D
Medium dry, nice body, hearty but not a heavy wine. Not sweet or fruity but doesn’t leave you dry or bitter. Smooth. -Laur D
Jan 7th, 2018