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The 2023 Titus Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and full of energy, the aromas are filled with notes of citrus, Asian Pear, plumeria, and a touch of tropical pineapple. The palate is welcoming and open with bright acid that lends beautiful freshness to the wine along with depth that comes from gentle aging in neutral French oak barrels. The finish is clean with crisp notes of kafir lime, melon, and citrus pith. Enjoy. Titus Vineyards - Napa Valley - Screwcap
The third release of our Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir is a graceful, lithe wine with a balanced fruit profile. Cherry cola, and dried strawberry notes meld into a bouquet with nutmeg, rose, and potpourri aroma. On the palate, the flavors are bright and fresh leading with pomegranate, dark cola, and a hint of juniper that round into a smooth tannin profile. The Goldridge soils in this vineyard contribute to the elegant and refined tannins, with minerality and on the finish. Enjoy now through 2030.
The 2022 Titus Merlot is a wonderful expression of this classic variety. Notes of red fruit, cherry, anise and fall spices jump out of the glass on the first swirls. The wine is smooth, with rounded medium bodied texture, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity contribute to the freshness of the palate. Bing cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, and cinnamon lead the way with well-integrated oak and Earl Grey Tea rounding out the palate into a finish that is supple and lingering. Enjoy through 2034.
The 2022 Malbec has a beautiful bouquet with pomegranate, raspberry, boysenberry, violets, and hints of vanilla. The silky-smooth entry leads to a seamless palate with fine tannins that give the wine a sleek structure and a core of delicious fruit. Black cherry, blackberry preserves, and mulberry greet your palate as they fade to warm spice flavors and a toasty crème brulee note on the finish. Enjoy through 2036.
The 2022 Titus Cabernet Franc is another example of the breadth of flavors and complexity inherent to one of our oldest bottlings.The aromas open with pomegranate, raspberry and Mexican chocolate while notes of green tea, flowering rosemary, and tobacco are interlaced with the fruit The wine is smooth and almost delicate on entry with nicely integrated tannins that display roundness and finesse Brandied cherry, currant and dark chocolate are present leading to savory spice and a floral lift to the finish Enjoy through 2036.
The 2021 Titus Petite Sirah has beautiful aromas of berry compote, boysenberry syrup, cola, toasty oak and purple flowers. The wine is mouth coating with a deep rich texture and viscosity. Flavors of berry pie, blue fruits, cracked pepper, huckleberry and cola greet the palate as the wine rolls through to the finish. Deep tannins give the wine structure and definition throughout the entire palate. This wine should age exceptionally.
