2017 Titus 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes: The 2017 Titus Family Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our Ehlers Lane Vineyard and exhibits the characteristic concentration and quality of the property. Growing on a rocky knoll in volcanic soils the wine is deep with crushed blueberries, berry compote, violets and glove leather aromas that greet you as you swirl the glass. The body is viscous and opulent with inky color that sustains blueberry, huckleberry, cigar box, and purple flowers. Mouth coating through the finish the wine leaves you with impressions of crème de cassis, warm cocoa and pot de creme. Enjoy from 2020-2037.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve has lots to love. Deep black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and lead pencil shaving-like notes all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, has a plush, seamless textured, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's an undeniable success to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years."


James Suckling - "Aromas of ripe blackberries and blueberries, as well as cedary and spicy oak influence with forest wood, too. The palate has a super rich and succulent feel with bright, round, blackberry and red-plum flavors on offer and fleshy, juicy and easygoing, smooth tannin resolve. Drink or hold."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve is blended of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Deep purple black colored, it delivers notions of espresso, baked cherries and blackberry preserves over a core of warm cassis and plum pudding plus a waft of Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, the palate had a firm, chewy texture and just enough freshness supporting the muscular fruit, finishing on a fruitcake note."