Archimedes

“Crafted for the true connoisseur, Archimedes is produced in very limited quantities from the most exceptional lots of Cabernet Sauvignon. Carefully selected fruit and meticulous winemaking result in a wine of remarkable depth, concentration and balance. Extended aging in French oak barrels imparts elegance and integration, creating a powerful yet refined expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that endures as one of Coppola’s most distinguished offerings.”

Aged for 20 months in both French and American oaks.

Archimedes is sourced from high elevation vineyards in Alexander Valley. High elevation means prolonged sun exposure and less dramatic temperature shifts. Vines can synthesize flavor and phenolic compounds at a higher and more consistent rate. Light onshore winds also work to moderate the temperature. Together, these conditions allow for a slow, steady ripening of the grapes, even when bud break is delayed after a dusting of snow during the winter.

The fruit selected for the 2021 Archimedes comes from three separate vineyards in Alexander Valley. Archimedes Vineyard, in the Pine Mountain Cloverdale Peak sub-AVA, is one of the highest elevation vineyards in Sonoma County. Residing high above the fog line at 2,100 feet, it features soil made of medium-sized rocks mixed with a fine loam. The Dayton Vineyard is in Northern Alexander Valley. Well-drained Josephine loam combined with the warm summer nights of the growing season and the vineyard’s elevation all promote ripe dark fruit flavors when the grapes reach full maturity. Finally, the Farrow Ranch Vineyard provides additional flavor notes as well as structure and tannins that are essential parts of Archimedes.