(This was our favorite of the tasting!) (SRP: $60)ĭeep, opaque purple with a garnet rim. Full bodied with vibrant, bright acidity and firm, yet approachable tannins and a long finish. The palate is blueberry, black cherry, blackberry, bell pepper/jalapeño, and baking spice. On the nose, black cherry, Marionberry, and just a whiff of bell pepper. (SRP: $52)ĭeep garnet color with ruby rim. Well balanced with soft tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish. Flavors on the palate include bright red cherry, blueberry, blackberry, clove, and black pepper. Inky purple color with blueberry and black cherry on the nose. (The photo does not do it justice!)įruit sourced from the Sugarloaf Ridge vineyard. Eric escorted us on a tour of the facility, pointing out the architectural design and striking view from the crush pad, though the fermentation room and tasting room, to the vineyards. Elevated on a hill near the east end of the property, the striking edifice is a beautiful, modern merging of cutting-edge viticultural technology and art. In 2014, Titus Vineyards broke ground on their new, state-of-the-art winery facility. The business was growing, and in 2002, made the decision to return to Titus Vineyards full time, and is now General Manager and Vineyard Operations Manager. In 1997, Eric came to help with the harvest at the family farm. Eric, on the other hand, went a different direction, earning a doctorate degree in Biology, and working in marine science for a number of years. Davis and traveling to Bordeaux and Burgundy before starting his career in the Napa Valley. Philip pursued viticulture early on, studying at U.C. He and his brother, Phillip, grew up working (and playing) on the family farm. We found Eric Titus to be friendly, engaging, and generous. Today, Titus Vineyards uses their grapes to craft distinctive Napa Valley wines in a balanced, Old-World style. Each of these famous wineries have produced their fine wines using Titus Vineyards fruit. You may have heard of a few: Charles Krug, Beaulieu Vineyards, Cuvaison. To round out the Bordeaux noble grape portfolio, they source Malbec and Merlot from nearby vineyards.Įarly in the life of Titus Vineyards, the family sold their grapes to nearby wineries. The Titus family replanted and now grows primarily Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, and Sauvignon Blanc, while retaining some Zinfandel. When the Titus family acquired the property, the vineyards consisted of a wide range of grape varieties: Semillon, Zinfandel, Carignan, Berger, Pinot Noir, and even Concord. The land has been in the Titus family since the late 1960’s, though its history goes back much further, with an impressive roster of notable landowners, including General Mariano Vallejo, Dr. Titus Vineyards is a 50-acre property, currently planted to 40 acres of vineyards. As we sipped, Eric gave us some of the history of the Titus family and the vineyards. Eric himself greeted us on the covered patio and quickly offered us a tasting of the just-released 2021 Sauvignon Blanc. It had rained heavily the previous day, so the vineyard tour was a no-go, but that did not dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of all in attendance. It turned out to be a spectacular day mid-70’s with puffy, cotton ball clouds. All reviews, descriptions, and opinions are our own. This trip was offered as a complimentary media event. No rain on the drive, and when we arrived it was comfortable in the low 70’s. The sun was shining at home, but we expected to hit rain any minute along the way. Undeterred by the forecast, we packed our jackets and raincoats in the car and headed off the winery, located off Silverado Trail, in St. We had been invited to a private tasting and lunch, with vineyard and winery tour, at Titus Vineyards, hosted by Eric Titus, co-owner of this multi-generational family estate. The weather forecast was not promising rain showers and mid-60’s.
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