Titus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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The 2018 Titus Family Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon shows off the typical concentration and depth that is quintessential of the vines grown in the rocky soils at our Ehlers Lane Vineyard. The wine is dark with aromas of cassis, blueberry, roasted coffee, molasses and lifted floral notes. The body is dense and powerful on entry with purity displaying black raspberry, blueberry, and black currant flavors. The structure is focused with mouthcoating tannins that draw the wine through the palate. The finish is rich and lingering, accented by essences of cigar box, dark chocolate and espresso. Enjoy from 2029-2038.
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Herbaceous aromas mix with those of new French oak. The palate is plush, rich and defined, with a finish that maintains balance between juiciness and dusty, rugged tannins. In need of time to come into its own and integrate the new oak, but well-made wine nonetheless.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Violets, blueberries, candied flowers, chocolate, espresso, and background oak emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve, which is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Malbec. With medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, elegant mouthfeel, silky tannins, and outstanding length, it shows the quality of this vintage beautifully.
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One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.