Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is two Californias in one glass — a 750mL bottle of the 2018 vintage blending El Dorado County's volcanic-soil structure with Paso Robles' sun-warmed lushness, aged about 12 months in French and American oak. Full-bodied, concentrated, and unmistakably the classic Ivory Label, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Vintage: 2018 (per bottle image)
- Size: 750mL
- Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon-led (classic vintages include Petit Verdot and Segalin)
- Sourcing: El Dorado County volcanic soils (tannin, structure) + Paso Robles fruit (fragrance, lushness)
- Aging: ~12 months in French and American oak; manual harvest, stainless-steel fermentation
- Identity: The original Ivory Label Diamond Cabernet — distinct from the newer Paso Robles Appellation Series
Volcanic Backbone, Paso Robles Heart
The Diamond Collection's Cabernet has always been a blending story. El Dorado County's volcanic soils and diurnal temperature swings build tannin and slow ripening for deeper flavor; Paso Robles contributes the fragrance and the plush, sun-ripened fruit. Together they make the cab that anchored the Diamond Collection since the Sonoma winery's first vintage — the Ivory Label original, not to be confused with the newer Paso Robles-only Appellation Series bottling. Shoppers weighing cabernet sauvignon options get two regions for the price of one here; the red wine shelf shows how rare that sourcing is under twenty dollars, and the full Diamond Collection keeps the same philosophy across varietals.
Tasting Notes
Winery copy: concentrated, with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and spice; flavors of plums, currants, dried herbs, and toasted oak; full-bodied with supple tannins and a long, spicy finish. Earlier fact-sheet notes add cocoa and earthy minerals.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 30 minutes and serve at cellar temperature. Pair with ribeye, lamb, hearty pasta, or aged cheeses — the tannins want protein. This is the steak-night cab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coppola Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon from?
El Dorado County and Paso Robles, California — volcanic soils for structure, Paso Robles fruit for lushness.
What grapes are in Diamond Collection Cabernet?
Cabernet Sauvignon leads, with Petit Verdot and Segalin in classic vintages.
Is this the same as the Paso Robles Appellation Series Diamond Cab?
No — this is the original Ivory Label blend; the Appellation Series is a separate, newer wine.
How long is it aged in oak?
About 12 months in French and American oak.
Two regions, one glass, zero pretense — the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is ready for your steak night. Order it online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.