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Description of the Francis Ford Coppola Estate
Francis Ford Coppola Estate, located in the heart of California, is renowned for its fusion of cinematic art and traditional viticulture. Known for its rich, expressive wines, the estate is committed to producing wines that reflect the authenticity and diversity of California's terroirs.
Description of the Cuvée Diamond Collection Pinot Noir
Domaine Francis Ford Coppola’s Diamond Collection Pinot Noir Cuvée is a tribute to the elegance and finesse of the Pinot Noir grape. Carefully crafted to capture the subtlety and complexity of the fruit, this wine demonstrates remarkable mastery of winemaking, delivering a rich and nuanced taste experience.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Pinot Noir seduces with its delicate aromas of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry, complemented by notes of violet and sweet spices. The aging in oak barrels gives it discreet touches of vanilla and toast, enriching its aromatic profile.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Profile: On the palate, the wine has a silky texture and a nice moderate tannic structure. The acidity is well balanced, which contributes to an elegant and persistent finish.
- Cellaring Potential: Although delicious now, this Pinot Noir can age favorably for several years, developing more complex and earthy aromas with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Perfect to accompany refined dishes such as roast duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom dishes. Its natural elegance also makes it an excellent choice for soft cheeses.
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.