
Coup de Foudre Winery
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Our Wines
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Press & Reviews

2022 Cuvée 37.2 | 94 PointsAug 2024Full-bodied but agile in acidity and moderate tannins, packed with crisp red and black fruit. Red cherries, blueberries and zesty spearmint are shaped by 60% new barrels without adding a lot of oak spices. It’s subtle, fresh and linear. 45% merlot, 25% petit verdot, 15% cabernet franc and 15% malbec. Drink or hold. — James Suckling

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon | 94 PointsAug 2024A well-behaved, well-balanced and nicely concentrated wine that stays elegant and drinkable through a lingering finish. Made from 100% cabernet sauvignon grown on the estate vineyard in Calistoga. Full-bodied, vibrant and a bit subtle. Drink now or hold. — 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 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 Cabernet Sauvignon Lightning Bolt | 94 PointsDec 2024The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Lightning Bolt is a dark, brooding offering from Coup de Foudre. Like all the wines in this range, it is on the lighter side, yet all the elements are well balanced. Macerated cherry, plum, gravel, lavender and rose petal build in the glass. The tannins could use time to soften, but this is very nicely done, especially within the context of the year. — Antonio Galloni

2022 Les Bouquinistes | 93 PointsDec 2024The 2022 Les Bouquinistes is a gorgeous Grenache/Petit Verdot/Merlot-based blend from John Schwartz. Pliant, deep and expressive, the 2022 has so much to offer. A burst of red-toned fruit, lavender, rose petal, menthol and dried herbs builds in a deep, resonant red. This is beautifully done. — Antonio Galloni