Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay is a 750mL white wine from California — documented at 13.5% ABV consistently across vintages and formats, and listed as 100% Chardonnay on the current Delicato/Bottlebooks info sheet (2023), drawn from Monterey County fruit — historically the line's "Gold Label" Monterey County Chardonnay. The winery's winemaker notes describe whole-cluster pressing with fermentation split between barrel and stainless steel, balancing a creamy texture and caramelised-sugar finish against crisp acidity. It is the flagship Chardonnay of the Diamond Collection, the Coppola winery's California range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 13.5% (consistently documented across vintages/formats)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 100% Chardonnay (Delicato/Bottlebooks 2023 info sheet; see flag on a retailer variant)
- Sourcing: Monterey County, California
- Winemaking: Whole-cluster pressed; fermentation split between barrel and stainless steel (winery winemaker notes); oak duration unverified
- Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Sonoma County, CA
The Flagship Line of the Coppola Winery
The Diamond Collection is the Francis Ford Coppola Winery's California range — in the winery's own framing, wines made from grapes grown across California and blended to suit all occasions. Its Chardonnay is a Monterey County wine, historically the collection's "Gold Label": cool, fog-washed vineyards and a long growing season ripen tropical fruit while holding freshness, and the barrel-and-steel fermentation split keeps one foot in creaminess and one in crisp acidity. Delicato Family Wines acquired the winery in 2021. Shop the winery via the Francis Ford Coppola Winery vendor page or compare across the white wine shelf.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Golden apple and exotic fruit (winemaker notes). Palate: Juicy apple, cantaloupe and pear with sweet pineapple and guava, in a silky texture. Finish: Creme brulee, with a vanilla touch from the barrel ageing.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled but not ice-cold, so the oak and tropical fruit show. Creamy pastas, roast chicken, lobster and corn dishes are natural matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay? The current Delicato/Bottlebooks info sheet (2023) lists it as 100% Chardonnay. One European retailer describes small Viognier and Riesling additions for its market's bottling; the US info sheet governs here.
What is the ABV? 13.5% — the figure documented consistently for this wine across vintages and formats, including the 2023 Delicato info sheet. The listing carries no vintage, so the bottle's label remains the final confirmation.
Where does the fruit come from? Primarily Monterey County, California, including certified-sustainable vineyards, per the winery's current materials.
Tropical, creamy, unmistakably Coppola — get Diamond Collection Chardonnay online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.