Titus
Napa Valley Zinfandel
Napa Valley, California, USA
Titus – Zinfandel, 2023 Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A refined, estate-driven 100% Zinfandel from Napa Valley, crafted by legendary winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus at Titus Vineyards. Sourced from Titus’s own vineyards, this bottling showcases a rare side of New World Zinfandel, focused on elegance, balance, and finesse rather than excess ripeness or heat.
Aromas & Flavors
Polished red and black berry aromas lead the way, ripe cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, layered with subtle baking spice, cocoa powder, and a hint of dried herbs. The fruit remains fresh and well-defined, never jammy, with gentle oak seasoning adding depth without dominance.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied and impressively smooth, with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture. The palate is harmonious and composed, finishing long and graceful with lingering spice and fruit purity.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled lamb chops, herb-roasted chicken, barbecue with restraint, mushroom-based dishes, or aged semi-hard cheeses. Also versatile enough to enjoy on its own.
Verdict
One of the most elegant and polished Zinfandels from the New World. This is Napa Zinfandel redefined—precise, refined, and expressive. A benchmark style that comfortably sits among the top Zins in the world.
Did You Know?
Titus Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s long-established, family-owned estates, with Phillip Corallo-Titus recognized for crafting wines that emphasize balance and site expression over power.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine hits all the right notes for me, smooth, elegant, and beautifully balanced. A standout Zinfandel that proves finesse and structure can coexist effortlessly. A true top-tier Zin in my book.
Titus – Zinfandel, 2023 Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A refined, estate-driven 100% Zinfandel from Napa Valley, crafted by legendary winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus at Titus Vineyards. Sourced from Titus’s own vineyards, this bottling showcases a rare side of New World Zinfandel, focused on elegance, balance, and finesse rather than excess ripeness or heat.
Aromas & Flavors
Polished red and black berry aromas lead the way, ripe cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, layered with subtle baking spice, cocoa powder, and a hint of dried herbs. The fruit remains fresh and well-defined, never jammy, with gentle oak seasoning adding depth without dominance.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied and impressively smooth, with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture. The palate is harmonious and composed, finishing long and graceful with lingering spice and fruit purity.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled lamb chops, herb-roasted chicken, barbecue with restraint, mushroom-based dishes, or aged semi-hard cheeses. Also versatile enough to enjoy on its own.
Verdict
One of the most elegant and polished Zinfandels from the New World. This is Napa Zinfandel redefined—precise, refined, and expressive. A benchmark style that comfortably sits among the top Zins in the world.
Did You Know?
Titus Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s long-established, family-owned estates, with Phillip Corallo-Titus recognized for crafting wines that emphasize balance and site expression over power.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine hits all the right notes for me, smooth, elegant, and beautifully balanced. A standout Zinfandel that proves finesse and structure can coexist effortlessly. A true top-tier Zin in my book.