Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009

During the holidays Costco was selling a gift set from Francis Coppola Winery for $50.  It contained a bottle of their Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, a jar of Coppola pasta sauce, a box of pasta, a jar of basil grapeseed oil, a box of flatbread, a biscotti, and an amaretti cookie all packaged in a nice ceramic lasagna dish.  After Christmas I went to Costco and purchased this for $20!  A great deal since the wine alone was $30.  As of now I have tasted the Cabernet Sauvignon (review below), but not the Chardonnay.   

Francis Coppola 2009 Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon ($16) is from the greater California growing region and 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.  It is aged for 12 months in French oak. It is a very nice, complex wine.  The aromas are black currant, cassis, tobacco, and coffee.  The flavors are more on the earthy spectrum with tobacco, coffee, chocolate, spice, and hint of oak.  Nicely balanced. Great finish.  Another added to my list of favorite wines.

Winemaker's Notes:  Appearance: Dark ruby magenta, Aromas: Plums, cherries, vanilla and nutmeg, Flavors: Currants, boysenberries, cherries and anise.  A richly textured, intensely fragrant Cabernet Sauvignon with supple tannins and sophisticated notes of spice and oak.