Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay 2022 (12x750ml)

The Francis Ford Coppola Winery is an important Californian producer founded by the award-winning filmmaker, famous for directing The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. It's safe to say that the winery has gained icon status in the USA market with the Diamond Collection especially popular with discerning purchasers. 

The 2022 Diamond Collection Chardonnay is a wonderful example of rich, creamy Californian Chardonnay that cleary sits at the premium end of the market. This is smart, very well made wine.  It opens with aromas of golden apple, ripe pear, and lemon curd, layered with subtle hints of honeysuckle and toasted brioche. On the palate, it delivers creamy citrus and stonefruit flavours, rounded out by plenty of buttery mouthfeel and toasty spicy oak. The finish is silky and refreshing, offering a perfect balance of richness and vibrant acidity.

Tasting note

The winery: "Developed concentration of flavours of melon, vanilla and creme brulee - pairs great with grilled chicken or pork chops. Extremely well balanced wine with lush flavours lifted by bright, natural acidity."

The distributor: "Golden in hue, this wine offers a bouquet of caramelised sugar, vanilla, and baked lemon. Its palate is rich and creamy, balanced by a lively natural acidity. Flavours of caramel, apple, vanilla, and peach mingle with a smooth, creamy texture that enhances the wine's body and complexity."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit: "Opulent and stylish at the same time, the wine shows grilled peach, mango, French vanilla and sweet pastry aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture backed by juicy acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2028."

ABV: 13.5% 
Volume: 750ml
Region: California, United States