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Francis Ford Coppola Presents Diamond Collection Magenta Label Alicante Bouschettext
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Francis Ford Coppola Presents Diamond Collection Magenta Label Alicante Bouschet 2008

California, United StatesAn unusual varietal for California this Alicante bouschet (a cross between Petit Bouschet and grenache) has an open, fragrant, herbaceous, smoked meat nose. The attack is soft and flabby with fairy ripe black jammy fruit in the finish. A different wine for mid-week exploration with simply prepared chicken dishes.Tasted: 28 December 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$19.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola PresentsDistributors: Lifford Wine and Spirits
Trialto Wine Group
Grape: Alicante BouschetCSPC: 750679UPC: 73739958064900