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Description of the Francis Ford Coppola Estate
Francis Ford Coppola Estate, established in the rich terroir of California, is renowned for wines that blend winemaking tradition with modern innovations. With a deep commitment to quality and sustainability, the estate offers a range of wines that reflect the unique character of their vineyards.
Description of the Cuvée Diamond Collection Chardonnay
Francis Ford Coppola's Diamond Collection Chardonnay is the epitome of California Chardonnay. This wine is celebrated for its perfect balance of richness and elegance, reflecting the estate's expertise in creating characterful white wines.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Chardonnay charms with its vibrant aromas of green apple, pear and peach, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. Floral nuances and a slight minerality add an interesting complexity to the bouquet.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Profile: The wine offers a creamy texture and pleasant roundness on the palate, with well-measured acidity that leads to a clean, refreshing finish.
- Aging Potential: This Chardonnay is designed to be enjoyed young but also has moderate aging potential, allowing the flavors to meld and blossom over time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Ideal as an aperitif, Diamond Collection Chardonnay also pairs perfectly with seafood, creamy poultry or vegetarian dishes enriched with light sauces. Its versatile profile makes it a favorite for any occasion.
Where are we traveling?
California
While 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents about 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you move from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
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.