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Description of the Francis Ford Coppola Estate
Francis Ford Coppola Estate is located in California and is world renowned for its innovative winemaking techniques combined with a deep appreciation for film culture. Coppola wines are the result of a combination of tradition, passion and creativity, echoing excellence in both film and winemaking.
Description of Director's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Francis Ford Coppola's Director's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is an exquisite expression of Zinfandel, grown in the renowned Dry Creek Valley appellation. This wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, aiming to showcase the distinctive and energetic profile of this popular grape.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Zinfandel seduces with a rich and complex bouquet, marked by notes of ripe red fruits such as raspberry and black cherry, accompanied by spicy nuances of black pepper and cinnamon. Hints of vanilla and leather from the oak aging further enrich the aromatic profile.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Zinfandel
- Profile: On the palate, the wine is robust with a well-integrated tannic structure and a refreshing acidity that balances the richness of the fruit. The finish is long and persistent, with spicy notes that linger.
- Cellar Potential: Although delicious to drink now, this Zinfandel has the potential to evolve and become more complex in the cellar over several years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Director's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is excellent with meat dishes such as barbecue, braised pork or spicy dishes. It also beautifully complements mature cheeses and spicy Mediterranean dishes.
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The little history of the country
UNITED STATES
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.