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Description of the Francis Ford Coppola Estate
Francis Ford Coppola Winery is renowned for its ability to integrate refined winemaking techniques with modern innovation, producing wines of distinctive character in California. This winery, which combines the art of filmmaking with winemaking, is committed to creating wines that tell a story while reflecting their unique terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc
The Cuvée Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc expresses all the freshness and liveliness characteristic of this grape variety. Developed to highlight the typical notes of Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is a celebration of the purity of aromas and fruity flavors, offering a dynamic and refreshing taste experience.
Aromas of the Cuvée
The vibrant aromas of this Sauvignon Blanc include notes of lime, passion fruit and freshly cut grass. Subtle hints of white flowers and melon add complexity to an already exuberant and engaging profile.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Profile: On the palate, the wine is distinguished by its liveliness and clarity, with a well-defined acidity that leads to a clean and persistent finish. The flavors are well defined, reflecting the freshness of the fruits with a refined elegance.
- Aging Potential: This Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for drinking young, in order to enjoy its maximum freshness, although it can also evolve pleasantly over a few years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
This Sauvignon Blanc is perfect as an aperitif and pairs harmoniously with light dishes such as summer salads, seafood or goat cheese. Its freshness also makes it an excellent companion for spicy Asian cuisine.
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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.