It's set up well - you enter and head right to the main bar and the movie memorabilia are all against the walls. Staff was quite happy to chat with us about the displays. Several of his awards are also displayed. Exhibits include the original desk from The Godfather, costumes from Bram Stoker's Dracula as well as several photos taken during filming of Coppola's various films. Several wineries in Sonoma and Napa have a 21 and over policy for anyone visiting so it was nice to find a family friendly place.Ģ of our party went straight to the main bar while the other 2 checked out all the exhibits. The winery is right off the freeway though it was a longish drive for us from Santa Rosa. They have made changes that are ridiculous and now have rude staff.įor a family of 4, with 2 people interested in wine tasting and 2 interested in movie memorabilia, this was a no-brainer. This was our favorite winery when we visited 5 years ago.
Really? No one is there and a person couldn't rest for 2 seconds? Other reviewers have said the same thing about the rudeness of staff around the pool. One member of our party temporarily sat on a chaise lounge to rest her bad knee while others were taking pictures and was immediately reprimanded about needing to pay for use. It was late in October so it was chilly and no one was using the pool. To add to the negative experience, we stepped outside to enjoy the view of the pool. We were out of luck and completely disappointed. We couldn't change to the terrace because reservations were needed, but it is our understanding we would not have been able to taste several wines out there either. The bar server refused to allow us to taste those wines or any others we had an interest in paying for. We hoped to do the same this trip and carry them home. From our previous visit, we knew we wanted to taste the winery exclusive wine. We are very familiar with the Coppola wines we can buy at our home grocery store. Not anticipating the change or having it explained ruined our experience. When we came five years ago, this was not the case. You need to buy a bottle and hope you like it. If you want to try a wine not on either tasting menu, tough luck. The terrace tasting additionally includes some wines that are exclusive to the winery. The bar tasting only serves the widely distributed wines you can find at most grocery stores. What they don't specifically tell you is that the wines they make available to taste at each location are different AND that you cannot try ANY other wines produced by the winery if not on either of those two tasting menus. Corey earned his degree in Fermentation Science from the University of California, Davis.Why go to a winery to do tastings if they won't let you taste? The website lists two different tasting experiences, one on the terrace for $40 and one at the bar for $25. In November 2016, Wine Business Monthly named Corey one of the "Top 50 Leaders," one of the most sought-after wine industry recognitions. He is a respected member of the Sonoma County community, is a past president of the Sonoma County Vintners, and is regularly involved in various wine industry symposiums and advisory councils. Appointed in 2021, Corey joined Delicato as the EVP, Production, and Chief Winemaker during the Francis Ford Coppola Winery acquisition. In 2014, Corey was promoted to president, managing all business operations while continuing his role as Director of winemaking for the Sonoma winery. Joining arms with Francis Coppola in 1998, Corey quickly made an impact by transforming two destination wineries in Sonoma. He began his career in viticulture quite by accident, tagging alongside his grandfather, the vineyard manager for Napa Valley's renowned Chateau Montelena. His renowned innovation and influence in fine wine will be pivotal in guiding the continued growth of Delicato for years to come.Įxecutive Vice President Production & Chief WinemakerĬorey Beck has more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry. As a long-time leader in the wine industry, Francis joined Delicato's Board of Directors in 2021 during the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery acquisition. 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 they could create a home for their ever-popular Diamond Collection and Rosso & Bianco wines. Over 50 years ago, Francis and Eleanor Coppola embarked on their wine journey with the purchase of the great Niebaum Mansion in Rutherford on the famed Inglenook Estate. As a writer, director, and producer, he has been a central figure in contributing to the shape of contemporary American cinema. Francis Ford Coppola is best known as the six-time Academy Award-winning director of such epic films as The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now.
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