Coppola Director's Cut, USA

Wine: Director’s Cut

Producer: Coppola

Region: California

Country: USA

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Zinfandel

Supplier: Wine warehouse                                                                   

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

Points: 89/100

Pairs well with: A

Notes:

This is an example that California, and the new world in general, can do amazing wines. I have never been too kind on Californian wine as I find it overpriced, but this is spot on.

Ruby colour, the nose alone is worth the price: ripe red fruits, leather, dark cherries, hint of tobacco.

On the palate is just gorgeous: lots of red fruits, with a hint of vanilla and liquorice, medium to long length, complex and delicious.

Great pair with mature cheeses  (I am enjoying it with a manchego), as well as with beef dishes and roast meats.