This Mother’s Day consider giving Mom something other than the typical jewelry. With a little help from Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Mom can celebrate her special day with a selection from the Coppola Diamond Collection.
The Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection began in 1997 as an ambitious endeavor to make wines of character and complexity at an affordable price. Sourced from California vineyards that not only have proven track records but are also managed according to rigorous standards, Diamond Collection wines are classic California expressions that offer fruit-forward, multi-dimensional flavor and immediate drinkability. Our illustrious lineup includes eleven single-varietal wines, plus our flagship red proprietary blend, Claret. These wines are a true labor of love–we invite you to share them with us.
So whether that Mom on your list is the party host or just likes to unwind in a bubble bath with a glass of her favorite wine, Francis Ford Coppola has a large selection for her to pick from.
Three Common Wine Selections include Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio.
Diamond Collection 2008 Gold Label Chardonnay
Released March 2009, the Chardonnay is a very light but crisp wine-perfect for someone still learning about wine flavors and taste. Chardonnay is one of my favorite wine choices and the Diamond Collection lives up to expectations. This white wine can very easily be paired with a chicken dish or heavy cream dishes.
Tasting Profile
Appearance Buttercup Yellow
Aromas Cantaloupe, pear and cinnamon
Flavors Apple, passion fruit, and crème brulée
Diamond Collection 2008 Emerald Label Pinot Grigio
Another white wine, the Pinot Grigio is perfect for seafood dishes or even a cheese and cracker event. Once again, the Pinot Grigio is another light but yet full body wine choice. Let Mom enjoy a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio for all her hard work.
Tasting Profile
Appearance Pale Straw
Aromas Pear, lime zest, and tangerine
Flavors Green apples, pink grapefruit, and minerals
Diamond Collection 2007 Blue Label Merlot
Merlot is a medium-bodied red wine packed with flavor. One of the most popular red wines, this rich wine is a favorite for steak dishes, red sauce pasta dishes, and much much more.
Tasting Profile
Appearance Dark Magenta
Aromas Blueberries, cherries, dark chocolate
Flavors Plums, blackberries, currants, vanilla
The Full Diamond Collection includes Wine Selections such as-
- Claret (flagship red/Bordeaux blend)
- Pavilion Chardonnay (flagship white)
- Chardonnay
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Zinfandel
- Syrah-Shiraz
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Grigio
The Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection wines are also rather affordable at approx. $15 to $20 a bottle. These wines are available across the United States and can be found on WineSearcher.com as well as the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. What are you waiting for? Give Mom something new this Mother’s Day.
I received samples from the Diamond Collection to facilitate this review. All opinions are that of my own.
5 Comments
I took a look at some of the gift sets they offer and think they would make a great gift for a hostess or the mom who enjoys an occassional glass of wine to relax and unmind. A nice bubble bath works wonders also. Thanks for sharing.
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Mmm, I could use a nice relaxing drink. The bottles look really nice and that’s part of what makes me choose what I’m going to try since i don’t know anything about wine.
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Oh those look like great wines! I love to relax in a bubble bath with wine!!!
Chardonnay is my first choice. It sounds delightful!
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