STORY
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 eleven single varietals and two distinctive blends, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection wines are so beautifully diverse, there is one to fit any setting and every wine-drinking occasion.
 

As a child, Francis Coppola's grandfather made homemade wine using Alicante Bouschet grapes shipped in by train. Some years back, Mr. Coppola expressed a yearning for that unique varietal he grew up with, so we traveled about and tasted grapes in order to find the vineyard we thought produced the highest quality Alicante. We found that vineyard in Lodi, California, an appellation well-known for producing full-bodied red varietals that thrive in a warm climate.

TASTING NOTES

Our 2008* Magenta Label Alicante Bouschet is made from the fruit of 85-year-old vines. Rich in color and loaded with lush, jammy fruit, this smooth medium-bodied red is richly textured, long on the finish, and easy to pair with a variety of grilled meats, barbecued pork sandwiches and international favorites such as empanadas.
 

FACTS
Appellation: Lodi, California
Blend: 100% Alicante Bouschet
Alcohol: 13.5%
Barrel Regimen: 11 months; 50% new, American oak, 50% used French oak

*We kindly reserve the right to send you the next vintage of this wine should this particular vintage sell out at the time your order is received.