Francis Ford Coppola Winery

"For our Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon, we combine fruit from appellations as far north as El Dorado and as far south as Paso Robles where some of our vineyards experience diurnal temperature extremes, which slows the ripening process and enhances the rich, succulent flavors of the fruit, as well

"Claret is a term that was originally coined by the British to describe Cabernet Sauvignonbasedwines such as Bordeaux, or those made in a similar style. Since the inception ofthe Diamond Collection in 1997, Claret has been the flagship wine of the brand. We useseveral Bordeaux varietals in our

"The wines of the Diamond Collection are made from grapes grown in vineyards across California, from coastal regions to inland valleys. By carefully combining fruit selections with precise winemaking techniques, we are able to capture pure expressions of each varietal.With twelve single varietals

"We blend fruit from climatically diverse growing regions including Lodi and Paso Robles. This helps us achieve more complexity and intriguing nuances. Lodi fruit in particular benefits from temperature differentials where extremely warm daytime weather is offset by cool afternoon breezes from the

"Named for the gray color that the grapes turn at full ripeness, Pinot Grigio requires diligence so that the grapes are picked at the precise moment they reach full flavor, but before they turn dark in color. This light, crisp, versatile wine is sourced from two regions: The Pinnacles Bench in

"Our Merlot combines fruit from Napa, Sonoma and Monterey. The flavors and textures unique to each region harmonize perfectly to create a wine that has dark succulent fruit balanced by natural acidity. Intense aromatics of raspberry and blueberry lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla and

"Grapes that come from Napa provide weight, sweet fruit flavors and the intense aromatics of fresh berries in our wine. Sonoma fruit contributes natural acidity to create more balance and finesse. Monterey County grapes provide concentration." ~Winery Notes

"Pinot Grigio is a varietal that requires mild temperatures and delicate handling. Our Pinot Grigio is grown in the cool climate of Monterey County, which has ideal growing conditions for this grape. Furthermore, the excellent 2009 vintage featured only light spring rain, warm summer weather and no

"In 2011, we harvested weeks later than normal due to the chilly spring and heavy rains that delayed bud break. Because the fruit wasn’t picked until well into the fall, the grapes received extended hangtime on the vines, which resulted in a beautiful concentration of mixed berry and cherry