Director's Cut Chardonnay - Francis Ford Coppola Winery

The Director's Cut Chardonnay by Francis Ford Coppola shines in a strong straw yellow. The bouquet unfolds delightful notes of ripe pineapple, guava and bourbon vanilla. On the palate, lush flavors of juicy peach and tangerine present themselves. Underpinning flavors of mouthfeel are hints of clove. The texture is wonderfully velvety and silky. This American white wine convinces with its complex and expressive personality. 

Vinification of the Chardonnay Director's Cut by Coppola

The harvest for this Californian white wine begins in the early morning hours. Then the Chardonnay grapes are pressed whole. The alcoholic fermentation of the freshly pressed must takes place in French barrique barrels. Subsequently, this white wine is aged for 8 months in French barriques. 

Food recommendation for the Coppola Director's Cut Chardonnay

Enjoy this white wine from California with seafood salad, mussels in a white wine broth or with cassoulet. 

Awards for the Director's Cut Chardonnay

• Wine Enthusiast: 91 points for 2021

"Rich baking spice aromas and nutty, poached pear notes rest on a soft, slightly smoky texture that has an overall oaky, toasted expression. A full body and broad mouthfeel give it plenty of power on the palate."

• James Suckling: 90 points for 2016
• Dan Berger International Wine Competition: triple gold for 2016
• Los Angeles IWSC: 94 points & gold for 2015
• San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition: silver for 2015
• Winemaker's Challenge: 91 points for 2015
• Anthony Dias Blue: 90 points for 2015
• Los Angeles IWSC: Silver for 2014

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