We left Cloverdale in the morning and headed towards
Healdsburg. The plan was to stop at Francis Ford Coppola’s Winery on the way.
Over the top probably best describes this Disneyland for adults. After driving
through a large gate, we parked and walked to the main building. From there we
wandered through shops, bars, and museum rooms displaying memorabilia from
Coppola’s movies. There were pictures of Brando, Pacino, and others. It was all
done with care and great taste. Later we came across the complex’s large
swimming pool and cabanas, which were rented out for day use. The bocce ball
courts were beyond the pool.
What a marketer this man was, I thought. I could have spent
the day at the winery and a lot of money I suppose. I loved the integration of
film, wine, and food. They say that Godfather I and II were Francis’s greatest
creations, but I wonder if his winery doesn’t come close to matching the
creativity of those two films.
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