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Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel 2009 Wine Review

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel 2009

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel 2009

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $38.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Francis Ford Coppola

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Supple, full-bodied yet mellow like smoking a cigar while watching the out-takes from Tango in Paris. Dark fruit and a long finish.

This Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel 2009 was reviewed on September 29, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

This was one of Zinfandel's that have me falling in love with Zinfandel time and time again. Juicy and jammy, ripe berries, pepper, spice all come together in a delicious orchestra of flavor. Great for grilled foods, chicken and pizza.
Beth rated this wine as 90/100
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Jammy fruit, cracked pepper, cocoa. Long finish, delicious pizza wine!
Zinfandel is always so delicious, but this one from Dry Creek is really good. Look for ripe and juicy wild field berry, cherry, anise and pepper spice flavours on this fragrant Zin. Great value as well.

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