Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9370 ratings
8.511 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.3

Generous upon opening, but dries down nicely after some air. Potent blackberry and anise flavors. The finish is dry and structured with cedar notes. Uncharacteristic of low end, crowed pleasing California Cabernet, and a bargain at $12.

Generous upon opening, but dries down nicely after some air. Potent blackberry and anise flavors. The finish is dry and structured with cedar notes. Uncharacteristic of low end, crowed pleasing California Cabernet, and a bargain at $12.

18 people found it helpfulMar 15th, 2013
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Sweet red berries on the nose with chocolate, sage, metals, coffee, rust and cloves.

13.4% alcohol with nice, long, thin legs.
Thin on the mouth feel.

On the palate, blackberries, vanilla, oak, black pepper and herbs.

Nice finish with soft tannins and black peppercorn with a little burn on the back of the throat.

As it opened up, tannins on the mid palate increased, and tart cherry appears on the finish.
Blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in french oak.
Nice every day wine that I will have again.

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Sweet red berries on the nose with chocolate, sage, metals, coffee, rust and cloves.

13.4% alcohol with nice, long, thin legs.
Thin on the mouth feel.

On the palate, blackberries, vanilla, oak, black pepper and herbs.

Nice finish with soft tannins and black peppercorn with a little burn on the back of the throat.

As it opened up, tannins on the mid palate increased, and tart cherry appears on the finish.
Blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in french oak.
Nice every day wine that I will have again.

14 people found it helpfulJan 20th, 2015
Michael Brown

Medium body, low tannins but nicely oaked. Plum and dark cherry notes.

Medium body, low tannins but nicely oaked. Plum and dark cherry notes.

4 people found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
Mary Jane Reiter

Sommelier & Writer SpecialForkWines

7.6

2011 soft tannins but still good with fat and juicy steak.

2011 soft tannins but still good with fat and juicy steak.

4 people found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2014
FinerTastes

Nice fruit aroma...smells like a Christmas party.

Nice fruit aroma...smells like a Christmas party.

2 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2015
Jamie Baker

This is smooth mellow cab. I really enjoyed this with my steak tacos.

This is smooth mellow cab. I really enjoyed this with my steak tacos.

2 people found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2014
Sharon B

Ooh very smooth Cabernet! Nice after a big dinner going on dessert! Enjoying a perfect Florida evening with great friends! Cheers!! 🍷🌙

Ooh very smooth Cabernet! Nice after a big dinner going on dessert! Enjoying a perfect Florida evening with great friends! Cheers!! 🍷🌙

May 28th, 2017
Jeff Keeley

Soft ripe red berry tones, boysenberry and raspberry on the nose. Soft tannin. Full mouth feel with good acidity. Deep, dark and lasting on the finish.

Soft ripe red berry tones, boysenberry and raspberry on the nose. Soft tannin. Full mouth feel with good acidity. Deep, dark and lasting on the finish.

Nov 7th, 2014
Victor Fajer

Good structure, tanins are well integrated but still firm. Fruity

Good structure, tanins are well integrated but still firm. Fruity

Jul 31st, 2014
Tiffany Evans

I like

I like

Apr 20th, 2014