Winery Details

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola puts it best: "When we began to develop the idea for this winery, we thought it should be like a resort, basically a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy the best things in life – food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types. A place to celebrate the love of life." 
 
Over 35 years ago, when Francis and Eleanor Coppola and their kids were living in San Francisco, the family began looking for a small cottage in Napa Valley that they could use as a weekend retreat where they could make a little homemade wine. The family cottage they found turned out to be the great Niebaum Mansion in Rutherford, on the famed Inglenook Estate. Suddenly, the prospect of restoring that legendary property sounded far more exciting than making a little bit of wine in the basement.  
 
Once they had successfully accomplished the estate's restoration—a 30-year endeavor—the Coppola family decided to build a new winery in Sonoma County so that at long last they could create a home for their ever-popular Diamond Collection and Rosso & Bianco wine brands. Since these wines have always reflected the gracious style of everyday living, Francis Ford Coppola Winery is now the ideal place for friends and family to enjoy our award-winning wines, enjoy a bite to eat, and simply relax in a comfortable, casual setting. 

• Portfolio: The Francis Ford Coppola portfolio includes seven wine brands: Diamond Collection, Rosso & Bianco, Sofia, FC Reserve, Votre Santé, plus Director’s and Director’s Cut.

• Keyword: Corey Beck, Director of Winemaking & General Manager, was born and raised in Calistoga; as a child, he would tag along with his grandfather who was vineyard manager for Napa Valley's renowned Chateau Montalena.

• Sustainable: The Coppolas committment to sustainable, organic farming was influenced by legendary chef and Chez Panisse founder Alice Waters in the late '80s.

• Cornucopia: Francis Ford Coppola Winery features a wealth of entertainment options from their tasting room, restaurants, retail shops, tours, live performances, bocce ball, and a gallery featuring memorabilia from the director's many films.