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Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel

Francis Ford Coppola Winery · California, Sonoma · United States

88 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$18.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.

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 blackberry, plum and berry jam wrapped in caramel, baking spice and cocoa-toned oak.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like rich California Zinfandel, plush dark fruit and a noticeable barrel-aged spice-and-caramel finish.

Why buy it

A recognizable Sonoma label with Dry Creek Valley character, a bold fruit profile and enough oak richness for grilled and sauced foods.

Best for

Shoppers looking for a full-bodied red for barbecue, burgers, beef or a cozy night in.

Style

Bold, ripe, dry and oak-polished Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel.

Drinks like

California Zinfandel, Primitivo, richer red blends with Petite Sirah.

Experience level

Easy for casual red-wine drinkers, but with enough appellation specificity for Zinfandel fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitwild berry jamblackberryblack figplum
Oakcaramelvanillamaplespicy cocoa
Spicebaking spice
Otherchocolate

Pairs well with

grilled steak or short ribs · smoky ribs with a lightly sweet glaze · cheeseburgers or sausage pizza · beef chili or braised pork shoulder

Best occasions

backyard grillingpizza nightgame-day foodrich weeknight dinnersCalifornia red wine fans

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Decant 20 minutes, especially if serving with richer foods.
Glassware:
Use a large red wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy for its ripe fruit and oak richness rather than long-term cellaring.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days after opening if recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel is a full-bodied Dry Creek Valley red built around wild berry jam, plum, blackberry, baking spice and caramel. Barrel aging in French and American oak gives it a rich, polished profile for barbecue, burgers and other hearty dishes.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Zinfandel
Grapes
83.4% Zinfandel, 8.6% Petit Verdot, 3.8% Petite Sirah, 4.2% Other
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Country
United States
Region
California, Sonoma
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
15%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Andrea Card is Director of Winemaking for Francis Ford Coppola Winery and leads the team working across the Diamond, Director's Cut and Reserve portfolios.
Vineyard source:
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel sourced from vineyards farmed with both traditional mature-vine methods and more manicured trellised, drip-irrigated methods.
Vessel:
Barrels; 100% barrel aged.
About the winery · Francis Ford Coppola Winery ›

Francis Ford Coppola Winery is based in Geyserville, Sonoma County, on a property that first opened as Chateau Souverain in 1973. The Coppola family purchased the estate in 2006 and developed it as a destination combining wine, food, hospitality and storytelling. The winery's portfolios include Director's Cut, Diamond Collection, Eleanor, Archimedes and Reserve wines. Director's Cut wines are positioned as appellation-focused Sonoma wines reflecting the winemaking team's interpretation of each variety and place.

Critic reviews

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“Fresh-crushed berries and spicy cocoa aromas ... rich chocolaty, maple and vanilla notes.”

Reviewed: Director's Cut 2021 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) (2021) — Jim Gordon, 2024-04-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel dry or sweet?
Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel taste like?
Ripe blackberry, plum and berry jam wrapped in caramel, baking spice and cocoa-toned oak.
What food pairs with Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel?
It pairs well with grilled steak or short ribs, smoky ribs with a lightly sweet glaze, cheeseburgers or sausage pizza and beef chili or braised pork shoulder.
How should I serve Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel?
Serve at 60-65°F. Decant 20 minutes, especially if serving with richer foods. Glass: Use a large red wine glass.
Is Francis Ford Coppola Winery Director's Cut Zinfandel a good value?
At $18.99 it carries a verified 88-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 Director's Cut Zinfandel?
750 ml bottle, 15% alcohol by volume.