Francis Gherardi

Francis Blanchet

Cuvée Silice Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Smooth with the proper edge. Tart apple fruit. — 10 days ago

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Aunt Paula’s stash 18 dec 2024. First bottle we tried. Absolutely fantastic. — 6 months ago

St. Francis Winery

Sonoma County Merlot 2021

This wine is quite dark in the glass. The nose brings a powerful whiff of dark fruit and earth, with a hint of smoke behind it. The palate offers a rich, full mouthfeel, with flavors of plum, blackberry, and black cherry out front. There is a mineral-laden earthiness to the taste, a savory herbal streak which always attracts me. The finish is medium long and serves as a reminder of the darkness in the sip. Tannins are semi-smooth and acidity is refreshing. The alcohol certainly doesn’t seem like it’s almost 15%. — 9 months ago

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's Cut Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010

Held up nicely. A creamy chard enjoyed by all! — 8 hours ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

No detailed notes. Just a good drink now budget Cabernet from California which drinks to its price point. Blackberry and dark chocolate. A Coppola movie has more complexity 😎 — 5 months ago

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Funny 😄
Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, did you catch the vintage?

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Archimedes Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Very young and could do with some years in the bottle. But after decanting: Lush and powerful fruit bomb with dusty tannins, herbal notes, roasted bell peppers and mocha. Super delicious — 8 months ago

St. Francis Winery

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

My third label from St. Francis. And definitely the best.
You can find a lot in this wine. Liqueur cherry, blueberry, leather, smoke and pepper. If I let my imagination run wild - I would add something herbal.
— 4 months ago

Francis Blanchet

Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Flint, pear, and green apple. Crisp and bright. Not a ton on the nose but lovely on the palate. — 7 months ago