Wine & Spirits
Francis Ford Coppola 3L Claret Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Item Number
- 109
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 112 USD to DJBradach
- Number of Bids
- 15 - Bid History
Item Description
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection 2008 Claret Cabernet Sauvignon
Claret is a term that was originally coined by the British to describe Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines such as Bordeaux, or those made in a similar style. Since the inception of the Diamond Collection in 1997, Claret has been the flagship wine of the brand. We use all five Bordeaux varietals in our blend—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot—and harvest grapes from our own estate as well as other Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado vineyards. This combination of climates results in great complexity and exquisite balance. Our Claret bottle is also distinguished with gold netting in order to convey its prestigious status, a tribute to the way Europe’s finest wines were once presented.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES 2008 was a challenging vintage that delivered a very small crop as a result of spring frost that devastated many of the vines. In fact, some vineyards lost 50% of their fruit. The upside to having fewer grape clusters is the aromatics become more profound and flavors more concentrated and complex. Elegant and well balanced, this year’s Claret displays lush fruit flavors, smooth tannins and intriguing spice nuances. Diamond Collection Claret pairs beautifully with beef tenderloin, grilled lamb chops or fettuccini with Gorgonzola cream sauce.
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