Director's Cut Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is from Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma County, at 14.5% ABV.
Director's Cut is named for the version of a film that best reflects the director's vision, and these wines express the winemaker's vision of true appellation character.
The range is built on appellation-specific sourcing, careful fruit selection and many blending trials to capture Sonoma's microclimates.
Expect cedar, red fruit and tea leaves on the nose, with balanced, rich flavors of juicy black cherry, cinnamon and marzipan.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cedar, red fruit and tea leaves.
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Palate: Juicy black cherry, cinnamon and marzipan.
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Finish: Balanced and rich.
Specifications
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Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Winery
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Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
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Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage: 2020
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ABV: 14.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve at around 65°F. Pair it with grilled steak, braised short ribs or mushroom risotto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it from?
Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California.
Why is it called Director's Cut?
It is named for the version of a film that best reflects the director's vision.
What does it taste like?
Black cherry, cinnamon and marzipan, with cedar and red fruit.
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