Coup de Foudre Winery
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Our Wines
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Press & Reviews
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon | 94 PointsDec 2023Black currants, blackberries, graphite, dark spices, iodine and wet stones on the nose. Full-bodied, compact and complex with velvety, lengthy tannins. Meaty and structured with depth to the fruit and a long, powerful finish. Focused and balanced. A blend of 90% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Drink or hold. — James Suckling
2021 Lightning Bolt | 96 PointsDec 2023Complex and bold with notes of cassis, dark berries, cedar, ground spices, charred bark and earth. Hints of pencil shavings, too. Full-bodied, wide and broad-shouldered, yet it shows delicacy and finesse. Very fine tannins, but compact and structured. Long and deep. Serious wine. Try after 2025. — James Suckling
2022 Sauvignon Blanc | 92 PointsDec 2023Aromas of white nectarines, grapefruit peel, dried flowers, white stones and just a touch tarragon and light spice. Medium-bodied, dry and chalky on the palate with juicy acidity and delicious citrus and stone fruit in the middle. Very attractive. Drink now. — James Suckling
2021 Cuvée 37.2 | 94 PointsSep 2023Plenty of ripe cherries, baked plums, cocoa powder and hints of kirsch on the nose. Medium to full body with fine, firm tannins. It's fleshy and juicy with plenty of generous fruit and a lively finish. 63% merlot and 27% cabernet franc. Better from 2025. — James Suckling
2021 Les Bouquinistes | 93 PointsDec 2023The 2021 Les Bouquinistes is a pretty, floral Petite Sirah-based field blend from John Schwartz. Bright acids drive through a core of red/purplish fruit. Rose petals, lavender and mint lend pretty notes through the vibrant, refreshing finish. — Antonio Galloni
2019 Pinot Noir | 93 PointsJan 2022The 2019 Pinot Noir is nervy and taut from the first impression. Bright floral, mint and red berry notes run through this energetic Pinot from Coup de Foudre. I very much like the feeling of vibrancy. Give this a few years to come together. — Antonio Galloni