2013 Archimedes Francis Ford Coppola Winery
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Archimedes 2013

a Bordeaux Blend from Sonoma ValleyCA
$90 per bottle

The discoveries of the Greek mathematician Archimedes nearly 2,000 years ago established laws of physics still viable today. Francis Coppola's grandfather, Agostino, so greatly admired the intellect and ingenuity of the mathematician that he gave his first son the same name. Today, we pay homage to Coppola's Uncle Archimedes with our new flagship wine. Archimedes is a Cabernet Sauvignon that derives its alluring spice quality from the small amount of very unique Knights Valley Cabernet Franc that is added to the blend. This fruit is highly aromatic and extremely dark, which is atypical of the

Composition

80% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot 6% Cabernet Franc 4% Malbec

Aging

18 months in French oak; 50% new wood

Alc. %

15%
Detailed Info
T.A. 0.59g/L
pH 3.83
Cases Produced 1025
Closure Natural
Bottle Size Standard

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With more than forty wines produced on-site in our state-of-the-art winemaking facility, a restaurant serving up cuisine made to pair perfectly with our wines, all on a property surrounded by sustainably farmed vineyards, we are proud to offer a variety of Wine Experiences hosted by our educated and entertaining hospitality staff.

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