Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's JAWS Sonoma County Monterey County Chardonnay

8.723 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
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
Philip Patston

I totally do not like oaky Chards. This is no exception but is less nasty than I feared. It has the freshly cut oak log taste but not so intense that it overwhelms. It also has some butteriness but enough to make you think it should be spread on a muffin. Decent balance of residual sugar and acid. Not my thing, but did not markedly diminish after being open (refrigerated) for about two weeks. The fact that it lasted that long says what you need to know.

I totally do not like oaky Chards. This is no exception but is less nasty than I feared. It has the freshly cut oak log taste but not so intense that it overwhelms. It also has some butteriness but enough to make you think it should be spread on a muffin. Decent balance of residual sugar and acid. Not my thing, but did not markedly diminish after being open (refrigerated) for about two weeks. The fact that it lasted that long says what you need to know.

Dec 11th, 2019
Garrett Parker

Not for me

Not for me

Jun 23rd, 2019
Jan A
9.0

Better on day two, the off putting sour element on the palate is gone and the wine comes around well. Not worth the 25 euro's.

Better on day two, the off putting sour element on the palate is gone and the wine comes around well. Not worth the 25 euro's.

Nov 3rd, 2018
George Hesse

Average CA Chardonnay. Excellent nose but can’t back it up. The movie was much better!!!

Average CA Chardonnay. Excellent nose but can’t back it up. The movie was much better!!!

Feb 23rd, 2018
Beth Gibson

Full bodied, groundcherry, vanilla, honeysuckle.

Full bodied, groundcherry, vanilla, honeysuckle.

Aug 4th, 2017
DAL 9000

Crisp mineral with a hint of lemongrass. Creamy mouth feel.

Crisp mineral with a hint of lemongrass. Creamy mouth feel.

May 19th, 2017
Lauren Obee

Easy to drink, light

Easy to drink, light

Apr 3rd, 2017
Josh Williams

Nice, fruity flavor, but a bit watered down. I'd drink it again, but wouldn't buy it again.

Nice, fruity flavor, but a bit watered down. I'd drink it again, but wouldn't buy it again.

Feb 11th, 2017
Darrin Mak

Darrin had this 5 years ago

Darrin had this 5 years ago

Jun 15th, 2019
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

8.8

Colin had this 7 years ago

Colin had this 7 years ago

May 10th, 2017