Francis Coppola Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This is Francis Coppola's second year producing Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. For a decade they've bottled Claret — a robust red blend largely comprised of Cabernet — but they wanted to offer a single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon as well in order to show off the elegance of their grapes.

The 2006 growing season was long and cool, allowing the grapes to hang on the vine weeks longer than usual. As a result, this wine has immense concentration, rich color, and profuse aromatics that give way to layers of enduring flavor.

Appearance: Dark garnet

Aromas: Currants, raspberry, vanilla

Flavors: Plum, black cherry, anise, cloves