About this winery

Francis Ford Coppola has a long family history with wine making. He was first exposed to the wine making process while growing up in New York. During this time, his grandfather and uncles would make wine in the basement of their apartment using the grapes that they had shipped in from California. In 1962, Francis met his wife Eleanor on the set of his first feature film. The two later moved to San Francisco and subsequently became the owners of a substantial and beautiful wine estate. Eleanor...

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Notes about product

Since its inception, Claret has been the crown jewel of the Diamond Collection. Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend, this year's wine reflects a diversity of high elevation vineyards whose soils contribute to the wine's impressive fragrance.

Production notes

Tasting notes

Dark and luscious, the 2017 Diamond Collection Claret delivers rich extraction, fragrant spice notes, supple tannins, and sophisticated character. The extended growing season produced highly concentrated fruit that’s enhanced by a full body and long finish.