Francis Coppola Reserve Viognier

“Lively aromatic notes of apricot, tropical fruit and honey provide the sensory gateway to the Francis Coppola Reserve Viognier. Elegant flavors of orange blossom, musk and honey tantalize the palate with a nice acid backbone. Mid-palate is round and bold, leading to a long, lingering finish.”

100% barrel aged for a minimum of 18 months in both French and American oak, followed by 6 months of bottle aging.

Several years back we discovered a bit of magic in the Viognier from this renowned Russian River Valley vineyard and have been sourcing fruit from it ever since. Catie’s Corner Vineyard experiences a unique diurnal pattern, where there is often a 50-degree difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. This climate condition allows the fruit to ripen slowly and retain crisp, natural acidity. The contrast also creates an expressive, multi-dimensional wine.

2023 yielded grapes of exceptional quality. Defined by a healthy amount of rainfall and a mid-summer cooling weather pattern, the 2023 growing season was typically longer than previous years. September and October saw beautiful weather and experienced perfect ripening conditions with ideal fruit and flavor expression.