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Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2016

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2016

Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Francis Ford Coppola

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A full-bodied California Chardonnay with aromas of sweet pear, golden apple and peach with butterscotch and toasty oak. Made by the movie director Francis Ford Coppola. Pair with roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: pork, chicken, lobster in butter sauce, breads.

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This Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on August 4, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 543298
  • $20.03 
  • 12 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A Monterey County, California Chardonnay. Aromatic ripe pear and tropical fruit, coconut and toast lead to a rich, creamy palate, very smooth texture and lingering finish. Subtle and elegant. Pair with grilled salmon steaks or scallops in Pernod cream sauce.
Tasted July 2018
Wineboy rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

For those that buy this Chardonnay regularly you might agree with me that there is significant variation between vintages. This vintage is back to being a full throttle oak driven buttery Chardonnay. Nothing subtle about this one in fact the oak is even made a bit more aggressive with significant charred elements. Crafted for the hedonists in the crowd.
From Monterey County in California, Francis Coppola's Diamond Collection Gold Label 2016 is a full-bodied Chardonnay with fleshy tropical fruit and caramel apple flavours on the palate. Great barbeque wine for grilled chicken. - Community Wine Reviews

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