Josh Cellars Merlot
Merlot · California
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot
Francis Ford Coppola Winery · California · United States
$13.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Merlot, is $22.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe cherry, raspberry and red plum layered with vanilla, caramel, mocha, gentle spice and a rounded finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like soft, approachable California reds such as fruit-forward Merlot, mellow Cabernet Sauvignon or smooth red blends.
Why buy it
It delivers an easygoing California Merlot profile from a recognizable producer, with enough oak-spice and chocolate detail to feel polished at the table.
Best for
A dependable dinner red for lasagna, burgers, steak tips, roast chicken with herbs or a relaxed gathering.
Style
Medium-bodied, dry, ripe and smooth, with moderate tannin and a polished California fruit-and-oak profile.
Drinks like
California Merlot, softer California Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot-led red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but with enough structure and spice for regular Merlot drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
chuck steak · lasagna · beef wellington · meatloaf with roasted vegetables
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Optional 15-20 minutes to soften the tannins and open the fruit.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release, ready-to-drink style; enjoy soon after purchase.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A polished California Merlot from Francis Coppola's Diamond Collection, showing ripe red fruit, cherry and raspberry aromas with caramel, mocha and vanilla accents. Smooth enough for weeknight dinners, it is built for easy pairing with steak, lasagna and other savory favorites.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Grapes
- Merlot; exact blend percentage not stated on the producer product page
- Producer
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Andrea Card, Director of Winemaking for Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit is sourced from diverse appellations across California.
- Vessel:
- French and American oak are used for portions of the blend.
About the winery · Francis Ford Coppola Winery ›
Francis Ford Coppola Winery is based in Geyserville, Sonoma County, on a property with winemaking roots dating to its Chateau Souverain era in 1973. The Coppola family purchased the estate in 2006 and developed it as a wine, food, hospitality and storytelling destination. The winery produces several portfolios, including Diamond Collection, Director's Cut, Reserve, Eleanor and Archimedes. Director of Winemaking Andrea Card leads the Coppola winemaking team and works with grapes from premium California appellations.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Driven by red plums, red currants and allspice, with vanilla spice, bittersweet chocolate and a mouthwatering finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot dry or sweet?
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot taste like?
- Ripe cherry, raspberry and red plum layered with vanilla, caramel, mocha, gentle spice and a rounded finish.
- What food pairs with Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot?
- It pairs well with Chuck steak, Lasagna, Beef Wellington and Meatloaf with roasted vegetables.
- How should I serve Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Optional 15-20 minutes to soften the tannins and open the fruit. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Is Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot a good value?
- At $13.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.