Titan Cellars
Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Medium-bodied with flavors of raspberry and clove with a caramel Smokey finish
Medium-bodied with flavors of raspberry and clove with a caramel Smokey finish
1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2018Good w pasta. Definitely needs food to enjoy
Good w pasta. Definitely needs food to enjoy
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2016
It’s not incredible honestly thought it was going to hit a 9. Pairing with spicy tortellini and garlic shrimp
It’s not incredible honestly thought it was going to hit a 9. Pairing with spicy tortellini and garlic shrimp
Dec 16th, 2020
Ruby red to crimson edged. Sharp nose. Plenty of acid on it. Also has cranberry sauce and wood smoke with a hint of cigar. Dense and powerful. Flavors of earth, fresh black cherry, smoke and acidic tomatoes (say Green Zebra). Hint of vanilla pods in the mix. Zippy and juicy. Tannins are fairly reserved. Bit fruit forward, but reminiscent of some of the Gran Vin de Bordeaux I’ve had. Can’t say that I drew out the Franc flavor here, but this is lovely red for a nice price.
Ruby red to crimson edged. Sharp nose. Plenty of acid on it. Also has cranberry sauce and wood smoke with a hint of cigar. Dense and powerful. Flavors of earth, fresh black cherry, smoke and acidic tomatoes (say Green Zebra). Hint of vanilla pods in the mix. Zippy and juicy. Tannins are fairly reserved. Bit fruit forward, but reminiscent of some of the Gran Vin de Bordeaux I’ve had. Can’t say that I drew out the Franc flavor here, but this is lovely red for a nice price.
Oct 17th, 2020A little brown tint to the red, maybe oxidized a bit. Probably why it was $8.99 at the grocery outlet. We are gonna drink it because we bought it, but neither of us are happy with this one. 😬
A little brown tint to the red, maybe oxidized a bit. Probably why it was $8.99 at the grocery outlet. We are gonna drink it because we bought it, but neither of us are happy with this one. 😬
May 17th, 2020
2 nights testing w/1 bottle. Thought it might open up. Blackberry, plum and a hint of blueberries. The "lively" acid that was advertised seems to be a little tired for a 2014 vintage; even a little disjointed. Probably good with pasta, or in the sauce itself with some average balsamic vinegar as a de-glazer for your pan. Not a classic Eastern Wa. wine in the state of condition I received- entry level at best. Not a lot of backbone, but the price was good. Again, decent for entry-level red wine drinkers that wish for a "baseline" by which to judge other wines by. I do appreciate the effort by the winemakers- it's difficult to create a following in today's market: do I create a wine meant to be laid down for years, or do I create a product the masses of less-discerning consumers can drink immediately upon release? This is a classic case of a 4-year old wine that is past its prime. Hopefully, this winery can create both, if they possess the resources. The wine: average. The winery potential: very good.
2 nights testing w/1 bottle. Thought it might open up. Blackberry, plum and a hint of blueberries. The "lively" acid that was advertised seems to be a little tired for a 2014 vintage; even a little disjointed. Probably good with pasta, or in the sauce itself with some average balsamic vinegar as a de-glazer for your pan. Not a classic Eastern Wa. wine in the state of condition I received- entry level at best. Not a lot of backbone, but the price was good. Again, decent for entry-level red wine drinkers that wish for a "baseline" by which to judge other wines by. I do appreciate the effort by the winemakers- it's difficult to create a following in today's market: do I create a wine meant to be laid down for years, or do I create a product the masses of less-discerning consumers can drink immediately upon release? This is a classic case of a 4-year old wine that is past its prime. Hopefully, this winery can create both, if they possess the resources. The wine: average. The winery potential: very good.
Jul 19th, 2018
Good, but probably won't buy again.
Good, but probably won't buy again.
May 1st, 2017Very smooth full flavored.... nice to drink.... I'll look this one up again.
Very smooth full flavored.... nice to drink.... I'll look this one up again.
Jan 14th, 2017