This is an interesting Cabernet from a grower who used to
sell most of their fruit to terrific wineries before deciding to make their
own. It's dark garnet, somewhat opaque, and the nose had dark cherries and
cassis, along with fresh mint. It's an elegant wine with finesse, not heavy.
About $45. Tasted January 2010.
The winery is at http://www.titusvineyards.com/titus/index.jsp and the wine is on their product catalog page - I really wish wineries would create permanent pages for their wines that aren't just in their catalogs, because I suspect many descriptions will just disappear. Their description:
Wine Profile
Bright, complex, and intense, our 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays concentrated aromas of black currant, cherry, blackberry, dried apricot, violet, tarragon, coriander and dark cocoa mingling with undertones of baking spices and sweet tobacco. The palate is juicy and mouth-filling with well balanced structure and complexity. Vibrant flavors of bing cherries, pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry and blueberry are enveloped with layers of baking and pepper spices, chocolate, and hints of cigar wrapping leaf. The finish is smooth with lasting round tannins, toasty oak, and coffee. Recommended drinking time is three to five years from vintage, with about one hour of decanting prior to drinking. Maximum suggested aging is thirteen years from vintage.
They share that the wine is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec, 5% Merlot.
Titus has a terrific About Us page at http://www.titusvineyards.com/titus/page/family.jsp that recounts the history of the vineyards and winery. Great family operation.
Cellar Tracker's page for this wine is at http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=655692
