The Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Pinot Noir is a Sonoma Coast appellation wine crafted to express the winemaker's true vision of varietal character. Sourced from select Russian River Valley vineyards along the Sonoma County coastline, this Pinot Noir benefits from a cool Pacific Ocean-influenced climate that preserves the grape's delicate aromatics and natural red fruit expression.

On the nose, the wine offers aromas of black currant, plum, and warming spice. The palate is dry and polished, delivering flavors of ripe raspberry, red cherry, and violet with smooth tannins and a clean finish. The 2022 vintage earned 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice), shaped by welcome spring rains, a mild growing season with warm days and cool nights, and a lighter but excellent-quality crop.

The wine is barrel aged for 7 months, with 33% in new French oak and the remainder in new Hungarian and seasoned French barrels, providing balanced oak integration without overwhelming the fruit. At 14.5% alcohol, it pairs well with roasted poultry, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, and a variety of fine cuisine.

The Director's Cut label features an iconic Zoetrope strip design — a nod to one of the earliest moving picture devices from Francis Ford Coppola's personal collection — symbolizing the winemaker's creative vision, just as a director's cut reflects a filmmaker's truest interpretation of a story.