Drink now, or cellar for a few years. Decanting is optional, up to half an hour before serving.

In 2006, renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola moved into the wine business, purchasing and renovating Chateau Souverain in Sonoma County. He built a winery that was visually inspired by Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park, a place where adults can enjoy a taste of stunning Coppola wine, while their children play.

The Coppola’s have a considerable wine-making heritage. Agostino Coppola, Francis Ford’s grandfather, steeped his own wine in the basement of his New York apartment, using homemade cement barrels. Francis Ford Coppola himself has collected wine for over 30 years, and the delicious range of wines now available at Francis Ford Coppola Winery is the culmination of a lifetime's obsession.

The Director’s Cut Zinfandel is a dark crimson, wafting with the aromas of a blackberry tart: jam, cinnamon, brown sugar and aniseed all emerge from this deep red. On the palate, playful red fruits emerge. Succulent notes of strawberry mix with elements of red cherry and caramel. It is soft in the mouth, with balanced acidity and tannins. The Zinfandel is blended with a hefty chunk of Petite Sirah, and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. It will complement a variety of dishes, think about pairing it with grilled vegetable kebabs, a goulash stew, or a hearty steak.