![]() The Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon is right there in the middle, at the $17-a-bottle sweet spot. ![]() And so when he purchased Niebaum, founder of the Inglenook Winery, his ambition was to deliver an affordable experience where all people can have fun with Coppola wines - from his pedestrian $7 bottle of Rosso to higher-end reserve vintages costing considerably more, but mostly under $40. ![]() Whether by accident or not (probably no accident, since Coppola’s relatives are rooted in Calabria–one of Italy’s poorest regions), Coppola realized early on that wine can be enjoyed by everyone and need not be the exclusive domain of the rich and sophisticated. Highly recommended.Įverything Coppola puts out from his industrial-scale wine collection ranks as satisfactory to well above average, especially for the price. I’ve sampled almost the entire collection from famed movie director-turned vintner Francis Ford Coppola over several years and even visited and toured his winery, the adjacent movie museum (free!), and four-star restaurantin Sonoma County on the west side of Hwy 101. I won’t make any cheesy Godfather references or offer you a wine you can’t refuse (okay, maybe except for this one). My review of an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of California’s biggest producers. Wine Review: Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
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