Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's Cut Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0417 ratings
9.09 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
Gordon Walker

Decent cab with a ton of oak, toasted, smoke, coconut, vanilla, black fruit, bramble berry, decent structure and integrated tannins

Decent cab with a ton of oak, toasted, smoke, coconut, vanilla, black fruit, bramble berry, decent structure and integrated tannins

3 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
AEL
8.2

Finding this a little hollow for the $30 price tag. Very pleasant, well balanced nose, with pepper and dark fruit. But lacks something on the palate. Not memorable.

Finding this a little hollow for the $30 price tag. Very pleasant, well balanced nose, with pepper and dark fruit. But lacks something on the palate. Not memorable.

2 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.6

Cherry, cassis, plum, cedar, licorice, mint, tobacco, vanilla, touch of leather. A lot of amazing flavors going on but the alcohol is very present.

Cherry, cassis, plum, cedar, licorice, mint, tobacco, vanilla, touch of leather. A lot of amazing flavors going on but the alcohol is very present.

2 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2016
Sherri Housman

Great Alexander Valley Cabernet for the price. Blackberries, raspberries, cloves with a touch of oak.

Great Alexander Valley Cabernet for the price. Blackberries, raspberries, cloves with a touch of oak.

Nov 13th, 2014
Hyoji Jang

Nice Napa Cab. Love the label and mind of Coppola.

Nice Napa Cab. Love the label and mind of Coppola.

Apr 6th, 2013
michael robers

Fruitnforward for a cab. Well balanced, earthy finish. Excellent flavor and drinkability. Punching high above its listed price.

Fruitnforward for a cab. Well balanced, earthy finish. Excellent flavor and drinkability. Punching high above its listed price.

Dec 25th, 2023
Lars

Great for $20

Great for $20

Nov 18th, 2023
Jess

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, black pepper, cocoa. Rich velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, vanilla, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, black pepper, cocoa. Rich velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Sep 5th, 2023
John Bratincevic

Cherry, currant, bitter-walnut-like tannins. Great deal at a cowboy steakhouse. 91.

Cherry, currant, bitter-walnut-like tannins. Great deal at a cowboy steakhouse. 91.

Jun 13th, 2023
Heather Robinson

HWT - lovely red that went great with steak, and nice price point on sale for $23.

HWT - lovely red that went great with steak, and nice price point on sale for $23.

Mar 5th, 2023