Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot Blue Label (75cl, 13.5%)

Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot Blue Label is a multi-regional California Merlot from Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Fruit is drawn from Napa, Sonoma, Monterey County and Paso Robles, blending warmer-climate richness with cooler-climate structure and acidity. A small percentage of Petite Sirah (Durif) is blended in to add colour depth and tannic backbone. The nose shows red plum and ripe cherry, followed by warm allspice, vanilla and dried black-tea leaf, with orange zest and star anise emerging with air. The palate is soft and fruit-forward, led by blueberry and boysenberry, then darker plum and currant with bittersweet chocolate and toasted oak. The finish is medium-long with sweet tobacco, fresh cedar and cocoa.