She is of italian descent lucanian 8 and neapolitan 9 by her fathers side 10 and was raised on her parents farm in rutherford california. Feminine and stylish with a fragrant perfume of wild strawberries cardamom and lemon peel this rose is lively and balanced with succulent flavors of tangerine and a hint of stony minerals. Sofia coppola joins guest host stephanie zacharek for a look at her new film the beguiled based on a 1966 novel by thomas cullinan. Numerous prizes have been won by this wine. She has been married to thomas mars since august 27 2011. Sofia coppola was born on in new york city new york usa as sofia carmina coppola. Our new sofia brut rose served in 187ml cans also available in a decorative peach box to match the brilliant color of the wine. She is a director known for somewhere 2010 lost in translation 2003 and marie antoinette 2006. Made by the rapidly growing wine firm founded by francis ford coppola of cinematic fame and yes i can quote parts of apocalypse now and the godfather from memory sofia is a line of wines named after his daughter who has some renown in cinematic circles herself. Sofia brut rose minis offer the same seductive flavors as our classic brut rose in a sassy single serving can. The 2012 rose is a blend of syrah and grenache sourced from monterrey county.ĭepending upon the vintage sofia rose can be produced from either pinot noir or a syrahgrenache blend with the fruit sourced from various countys. Born from a celebration of love sofia wines began as a gift from a father to his daughter. Styled after the sparkling roses in france sofia brut rose offers light effervescence crisp natural acidity and a light creamy texture. Perfectly balanced with a zesty acidity and just the right amount of body this years rose highlights bright juicy fruit impressions of pomegranate strawberries kumquats tea leaves and spice. Alluring and refreshing our sofia rose is perfect for easy sipping on a lazy afternoon. Our 2012 sofia rose bestows a beautiful nose of strawberries cherries and orange blossom. Sofia carmina coppola was born in new york city on the youngest child and only daughter of documentarian eleanor nee neil and filmmaker francis ford coppola. Our sparkling wine as bright and effervescent as the woman who inspired it the charming and stylish sofia rose along with the alluring riesling are a tribute to the romantic ebullient spirit of women everywhere. Elegant blend of monterey county syrah grenache and pinot noir.Ģ012 Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Rose North Coast Prices The san francisco chronicle wine competition awarded the 2015 vintage double gold and the 2012 vintage gold. Admittedly, I was hoping for a longer finish.Francis coppola sofia brut rose sparkling wine. The wine’s unique aroma was my favorite part of this wine.
Overall, I thought this was an enjoyable wine. It was somewhat dry and with a velvet like mouthfeel.įinish of the Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon was short to medium. On the palate, the wine gave forth a burst of blackberry and spice.
Not unpleasant in any way, but interesting nonetheless. I later read other reviews and noted that other people had noticed something similar. Some of the melted butter aroma could have been due to aging in oak. However, it seemed to have an aroma of clove and melted butter mixed in. It was typical of a Cabernet and had little sting of alcohol.
What I found most interesting about this wine was its aroma. However, it came out fine with a normal saturation of wine on the end.Īppearance of the Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon was deep ruby in color.įor such a bold appearing Cabernet Sauvignon, it was not at all leggy in the glass. Starting off, the cork was in very tight. Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Review This includes appellations north to El Dorado and south to Paso Robles.Ĭorey Beck is the winemaker for the Diamond Collection. Per the winery, this wine comes from fruit from multiple appellations. The Diamond Collection started with the 2006 vintage. Its a medium-bodied wine thats highly stylized. Lots of dusty, toasty oak comes through in the aroma, while the flavors turn to baked, spiced apples. This wine is sometimes referred to as the “Ivory Label” Cabernet Sauvignon. Francis Ford Coppola 2018 Gold Label Chardonnay 750ml. The Francis Coppola Winery produces different variations of multiple varietals.įor this review, I tasted the 2010 Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon comes to us from the Francis Coppola Winery in California, USA.