Francis Coppola Director's Cut Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Francis Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Sonoma County cab — recent vintages at 14.5% ABV — barrel-aged 9 months in French and American oak, in a 750mL bottle. It earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast (2020 vintage, per the winery) and is available to order online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5% (recent vintages)
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: Sonoma County, California — winery sources from multiple Alexander Valley sites
- Winemaking: 100% barrel-aged 9 months in French and American oak
- Winery: Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville, California
The Winemaker's Final Cut
"Director's Cut" is borrowed from film — the version of a movie that most reflects the director's vision. Here it means the winemaker's vision: varietal wines expressing true appellation character, built on appellation-specific sourcing, meticulous fruit selection, and blending trials across Sonoma's microclimates. This Cabernet draws on Alexander Valley fruit within Sonoma County for a full-bodied, oak-framed red. See the rest of the Francis Ford Coppola Winery lineup or explore the store's red wine collection.
Tasting Notes
Balanced, rich flavors of juicy black cherry, cinnamon, and marzipan (official winery notes). Winemaker notes add toffee, espresso, and blackberry with melted tannins and a lush, velvety midpalate — blackberry, cherry, cassis, wild berry, and a hint of toasted nuts on the long finish. Decant 1–2 hours when young.
How to Enjoy
Decant young bottles for an hour or two, then pour alongside prime rib, New York strip, or filet mignon — the winery's own pairing picks. Full-bodied with firm tannins, it is built for red-meat dinners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Director's Cut" mean on a wine?It is borrowed from film — the version that reflects the director's vision. Here, the winemaker's vision of a true varietal wine expressing Sonoma character (official winery site).
Is Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon full-bodied?Yes — full-bodied with firm tannins and rich oak; the winery recommends 1–2 hours of decanting when young.
What food pairs with Director's Cut Cabernet?Prime rib, New York strip, and filet mignon are the winery's suggested pairings.
Where are the grapes from?Sonoma County, with the winery citing sourcing from multiple Alexander Valley sites.
A director's cut worth cellaring — buy Francis Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon online at Del Mesa Liquor.