Titan Cellars
Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
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. 😬
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