Francis Coppola Director's Cut Pinot Noir

After the grapes were pressed, we used open-top fermenters and punched down the cap several times a day for extraction. When fermentation was complete, the wine was placed in a combination of new and used French oak barrels. During the maturation process we rack the wine several times to gently remove sediment so that the wine exhibits vibrant color. Our Pinot Noir offers tremendous depth of character, including good weight and a velvety palate along with sturdy but supple tannins. This vintage is incredibly spice driven. A dazzling perfume of blackberries, wild strawberries, cardamom, anise, and toasted wood is followed by juicy flavors of plums, cherry pie, and vanilla bean.