Coppola Claret

Description

The inspiration for the Diamond Collection was a bottle of 1906 Claret we found in the cellar of the Napa Valley property we purchased in 1975. We didnt really know what Claret was and soon gathered it was the British name for wines from Bordeaux, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon blends. I liked the word Claret because the definition implied something that was clear and pure. But I was discouraged from using the term because people wouldnt know what it meant.Despite opposition, I felt strongly about creating a red blend and calling it Claret. I designed a new label and launched the Diamond Collection in 1997 with Black Label Claret, which is our companys most recognized offering. Today, the Diamond collection has 13 varietals in all the colors of the rainbow. The quality and authenticity of Diamond Collection is extremely important because we are a family company and our name is on the label. As such, you can trust that well always give you the very best.Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Coppola Diamond Collection 2012 Claret Cabernet SauvignonDiamond Collection Claret typically includes some combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. We harvest grapes from our own estate as well as other Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado vineyards. This combination of climates results in great complexity and excellent balance. In fact, we joke that our Black Label Claret has a problem offering itself for far less than it deserves. Its a premium wine at a popular price and it has set the bar for the quality of the entire brand. The bottle is distinguished with gold netting in order to convey its prestigious status, a tribute to the way Europes finest wines were once presented.Winemaker’s Notes 2012 was an excellent vintage across California due to the steady, mild temperatures during the summer months. This consistency helped the grapes mature gradually and develop deeply concentrated fruit with complex aromatics, excellent body, and supple tannins.Tasting Profile Appearance Purple magentaAromas Cherries, blackberries, anise and toasted oak.Flavors Cassis, raspberries, plums and dark chocolate. – Corey Beck, Winemaker