Francis Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel

0.75L | 14.5%

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Zinfandel

Francis Ford Coppola

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Francis Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2030

Past peak After 2030

Aromas

Ripe black fruit Amarena cherries Dried plums Chocolate Vanilla Spices

Food Pairing

Bbq meat Sharp cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2022 vintage for North Coast Zinfandel was rated 90 points by Robert Parker, indicating excellent quality. The wine is approachable early and already very accessible.

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With this Director's Cut Zinfandel, Francis Ford Coppola once again proves his versatility in winemaking. This California gem is one of the finest you'll ever taste. The Zinfandel grapes used for this California wine are grown in Dry Creek Valley, a wine region about a three-hour drive north of San Francisco. The combination of the climate and the excellent terroir of this California wine region results in grapes of exceptional quality. The Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut is a true gem within this California winery's portfolio. A wine you'll never forget. Irresistible. A true gem!

Wood aging for the Directors Cut Zinfandel Francis Coppola

The grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning. This way, the Zinfandel grapes preserve their flavor. After a rigorous selection process, the grapes are fermented. After fermentation, the wine is aged in both French and American oak barrels. The Director's Cut Zinfandel is aged for 17 months in Coppola's cellars. You read that right. This Californian gem needs a whopping 17 months to become a magnificent wine. You know what they say: patience is rewarded. That certainly applies to Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel.

A celebration this Directors Cut Zinfandel

Let the party begin. Because every bottle of Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel opened is a guaranteed party. The kind of party with streamers and balloons. The kind of party that should never end. Grab your glasses and uncork this classic! The aroma has developed beautifully thanks to the long oak aging. You'll smell fig, raisin, amarena cherries, chocolate, and spices. Every time you poke your nose into this Coppola red wine, you'll notice different aromas. Pleasant and enjoyable. We can't wait to take a sip of this California Zinfandel. Wow, wow, wow. We're convinced. This is good, this is delicious, this is TOP! Indeed, in capital letters. You taste so much: ripe black fruit, dried plums, and blackberries. But also complex flavors like sweet spices, vanilla, and licorice. Intense and full, yet lush and velvety smooth on the palate. Everything about this Californian wine is exquisite. Francis Ford Coppola Directors Cut Zinfandel is perfection in its purest form!

Product details

Availability	Only 11 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	California
Sub-region	Sonoma
Appellation	Alexander Valley
Producer	Francis Ford Coppola
Varietal(s)	Zinfandel
Oak aging	Yes, 17 months in French and American oak
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c