2005 Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon

Since its inception, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection has been an
expansive endeavor to create consistently high-quality wines that are pure expressions of each varietal. We sought out vineyard sites across California, which would ensure superior grapes year-after-year, and we employ precise winemaking techniques to showcase the true character of our fruit. This enterprise has become a true labor of love. We invite you to share it with us.

This year we are pleased to debut the Diamond Collection Cabernet
Sauvignon. For a decade we’ve bottled Claret—a robust red blend largely comprised of Cabernet, yet we’ve always wanted to offer a single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon in order to show off the elegance our grapes possess.

We combine fruit from appellations as far north as El Dorado and as far south as Paso Robles where soils range from sandy clay loam to black volcanic obsidian. Likewise, some of our vineyards experience a unique diurnal temperature pattern; extremely hot days tempered by very cool nights, which slows the ripening process and enhances the flavor and complexity of the fruit.

The 2005 growing season was relatively mild, which allowed the fruit to
mature slowly over a longer period of time. As a result, this wine displays a rich color, intense aromatics, and an exceptional concentration of flavors that linger on the finish.