Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Francis Ford Coppola Winery is Sonoma County’s premier entertainment destination featuring award-winning wines, educational winery tours, authentic culinary adventures, al fresco dining experiences and a variety of enjoyable amenities including a 3,600 square-foot swimming pool, a movie gallery, bocce courtyards and a Pavilion offering live musical performances. In our company, ‘fun and adventure’ means finding art in living; curiosity, innovation and the exploration of new horizons and also resisting the forces of narrow thinking. We hope you find this reflected in the wine we make and the food we prepare – key ingredients for experiencing life with family and friends
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
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