It’s likely that the name Francis Ford Coppola in most people’s minds will always be as one of the world’s great filmmakers, whose work includes The Godfather Trilogy, Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, The Outsiders, The Rainmaker and more.

But anyone familiar with the pioneering figures in the American wine world knows that Francis Ford Coppola Winery, with brands that range from prestigious labels like Archimedes and Eleanor to his Director’s Cut series and Inglenook brands the highly successful Diamond Collection, is one of the industry’s dominant players.