Today's Wine Review
2023 Titus Cabernet Franc "Napa Valley"
Winery: Titus
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"
Wine Category: Cabernet Franc
Grape blend: 79% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Malbec
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $68
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 93.6 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: January 28, 2026
Wine Review: This slightly opaque and very very dark garnet colored Cabernet Franc from Titus opens with a dark chocolate and black currant bouquet with hints of chai and tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is impressive. It is nicely balanced, very smooth and seamless. The flavor profile is a mild black currant and dark chocolate blend with notes of stone dust and black cherry. I also detected hints of nutmeg, tobacco, and a touch of cedar. The finish is dry, and its well-managed refined tannins make it very food friendly. I would pair this Cab Franc with a filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: The 2023 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 2040.
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