Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

8.8325 ratings
8.34 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Raquel Schrumpf

Smooth

Smooth

2 people found it helpfulNov 21st, 2015
Patrick Dolan

Somewhat barnyard-ish on the aromas for this Pinot. Well balanced and decent finish. Taste is mild cherry with some initial acidity but that balanced quickly. Longer finish for a Pinot. Tasted later with honey roasted duck and couscous and it really brought out the fruit in this Pinot. Nice.

Somewhat barnyard-ish on the aromas for this Pinot. Well balanced and decent finish. Taste is mild cherry with some initial acidity but that balanced quickly. Longer finish for a Pinot. Tasted later with honey roasted duck and couscous and it really brought out the fruit in this Pinot. Nice.

2 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Mark Spaulding

Over priced very light wine, looks weak in color. It's drinkable but not memorable.

Over priced very light wine, looks weak in color. It's drinkable but not memorable.

2 people found it helpfulJun 4th, 2015
Carlos Lorenzo

Remembering our great NapaValley and Sonoma wine trip. Pale almost transparent red. Low intensity smell. Longer than usual for a Pinot noir in mouth. Fresh, good acidity.

Remembering our great NapaValley and Sonoma wine trip. Pale almost transparent red. Low intensity smell. Longer than usual for a Pinot noir in mouth. Fresh, good acidity.

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2017
Noelle Boyle

Pretty color and pairs well with lamb chops.

Pretty color and pairs well with lamb chops.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2015
Chris Messina

Sour and light. Drinkable.

Sour and light. Drinkable.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2014
Renato Hoyle

Good table wine, sour cherry, versatile, long

Good table wine, sour cherry, versatile, long

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2013
Jacob smith

Soild..nothing special little oaky. Not really balanced .

Covid 19

Soild..nothing special little oaky. Not really balanced .

Covid 19

May 1st, 2020
Justin Wade

A not bad Pinot, but not something I'd seek out. Nose is nice if strawberries and plums. Very light color. Taste is not overly lively. Light spice, a bit of green pepper.

A not bad Pinot, but not something I'd seek out. Nose is nice if strawberries and plums. Very light color. Taste is not overly lively. Light spice, a bit of green pepper.

Sep 25th, 2019
Lyndsey Wegner

More of a dark cranberry color with a similar scent, as if you pick up the bitter and acid on the nose, along with a tart cherry. I'm getting some baking spices and raspberry on the palate with a fairly high acidity and long silky finish.

More of a dark cranberry color with a similar scent, as if you pick up the bitter and acid on the nose, along with a tart cherry. I'm getting some baking spices and raspberry on the palate with a fairly high acidity and long silky finish.

Mar 3rd, 2019