Titus Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
2020 Offering
Auction 24 | Lot No. 110
Vintage: 2018
Titus Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Celebrating our 50th anniversary of farming with this special offering from our family’s estates
- Beautifully concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon from our family estate vineyard in the St. Helena nested appellation
- A fusion of meticulous farming in rocky volcanic soils and state-of-the-art winemaking
- Aging in 100% new French oak, mastering the integration of concentrated fruit and complex barrel notes
Description
A genuine partnership between the land and the bottle, this unique Ehlers Lane Cabernet celebrates more than 50 years of farming vineyards in the Napa Valley. It is a testament to the hard work of brothers Phillip and Eric Titus and winemaker Stephen Cruzan. Titus Vineyards farms its family estate on Ehlers Lane for low yield and the highest quality. The winemaking process gently enhances the inherent richness of the grapes, making this a truly one-of-a-kind wine for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Stephen Cruzan
Winemaker, Titus Vineyards
Stephen Cruzan joined Titus Vineyards as Winemaker in August 2015. A career in winemaking wasn't always in the plans for him, having graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Biochemistry in 2004 and planning on a life in research. While working at a restaurant in North Carolina in 2005, a chance meeting with a Winemaker from Sonoma resulted in a light bulb moment that led him to the Napa Valley - winemaking was the perfect opportunity to couple a life-long appreciation of fine wine and the technical sciences of his degree.
Stephen got his start at Kathyrn Hall Vineyards in St. Helena as a Lab Intern for the 2006 harvest, staying on to run the lab for the following year. 2008 saw him traveling the world, working harvests in New Zealand, Burgundy and Germany's Mosel River Valley. In 2009, he joined the team at Chappellet Winery under Phillip Titus. Working closely with Phillip, Stephen moved up the ladder from Cellar Hand to Enologist and had the chance to meet Phillip's brother Eric Titus as well. He joined the Titus Team directly from Cade Winery on Howell Mountain where, as the Assistant Winemaker, he spent three vintages crafting elegant and rich Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
With the advent of a new winery for Titus Vineyards in 2015, the Titus brothers reached out to Stephen to take the reins on their new facility. He's excited to have the chance to work with Phillip and Eric once again, and to craft modern, balanced wines off of the family's estate vineyards.
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
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| Lewis Cellars | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
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| S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 27 (2023) | |
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Metamorphosis | 27 (2023) |
| To Kalon Vineyard Company | 2021 | Red Wine | Oakville | 27 (2023) | |
| TOR Wines | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 'The Centennial' Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard | 27 (2023) |
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| Covert Estate | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Clone 341 | 26 (2022) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2020 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Three Palms Merlot Block 4 | 26 (2022) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
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| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | FAY Block 2A | 26 (2022) |
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| Dakota Shy | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Guardian | 23 (2019) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2017 | Merlot | Calistoga | Three Palms Vineyard -Block Selection | 23 (2019) |
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| Merus | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 23 (2019) | |
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| Stony Hill Vineyard | 2018 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | 23 (2019) | |
| Twomey | 2017 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Arietta | 2016 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | First Franc | 22 (2018) |
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2017 | Sauvignon Blanc | Calistoga | Terroir Walnut Wash | 22 (2018) |
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| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2016 | Sauvignon Blanc | Calistoga | 21 (2017) | |
| Dana Estates | 2015 | Sauvignon Blanc | Howell Mountain | 21 (2017) | |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2015 | Merlot | Calistoga | Three Palms Vineyard Block Selection | 21 (2017) |
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| Lewis Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Marciano Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
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| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| Saintsbury | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Lee Vineyard Clonal Blend | 21 (2017) |
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| Staglin Family Vineyard | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Booth Bella Oaks | 21 (2017) |
| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | S.L.V. Grande Dame | 21 (2017) |
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| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Best Barrel | 20 (2016) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2014 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | S.P.Q.R. | 20 (2016) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2014 | Merlot | Rutherford | 20 (2016) | |
| Ca' Momi | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 19 (2015) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Kata | 2013 | Red Wine | St. Helena | Benny's Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Paraduxx | 2013 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Pulido~Walker | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Possible II | 19 (2015) |
| Tetra | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mountain Song | 19 (2015) |
| Aloft Wine | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 18 (2014) | |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2012 | Merlot | St. Helena | Heidi's Mouth-Watering Cuvee | 18 (2014) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) | |
| Favia Erickson Winegrowers | 2012 | Red Wine | Coombsville | The Century Egg | 18 (2014) |
| Flying Horse Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Yuiho | 18 (2014) |
| Kapcsandy Family Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | State Lane Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Memento Mori | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Acacia Vineyard | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Lone Tree Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard Barrel Selection | 17 (2013) |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Winemaker's Selection | 17 (2013) |
| Gandona Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Kitchak Cellars | 2011 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Symphony | 17 (2013) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 17 (2013) |
| PureCru Napa Valley | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Secret 7 Selection (S-7-S) | 17 (2013) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Cuvée | 17 (2013) |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2010 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2011 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Estate | 16 (2012) |
| Kapcsandy Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Best of the Best Premiere Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hexameter | 16 (2012) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee | 16 (2012) |
| Tuck Beckstoffer Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Stephanie | 15 (2011) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 15 (2011) |
| Scarecrow Wine | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Toto’s Opium Dream: Scene II | 15 (2011) |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1985 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs | 15 (2011) |
| Tuck Beckstoffer Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 14 (2010) | |
| Antica Napa Valley - Antinori Family Wine Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Townsend Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Tomahawk Vineyard, Premiere Cuvée | 14 (2010) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Cabernet | 14 (2010) |
| Gargiulo Vineyards | 2008 | Red Wine | Oakville | OVX Estate Blend | 14 (2010) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 14 (2010) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 14 (2010) | |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2008 | Nero d'Avola | Calistoga | 14 (2010) | |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Diamond Turbo X | 14 (2010) |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1994 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | 1994 Reserve - Late Disgorged | 14 (2010) |
| TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 14 (2010) | |
| Tuck Beckstoffer Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2007 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Pomerol Blend-Merlot/Cabernet Franc | 13 (2009) |
| Howell at the Moon | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Knoll | 13 (2009) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 13 (2009) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Apotheca | 13 (2009) |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | I Block Reserve | 13 (2009) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Cuvee | 13 (2009) |
| Scarecrow Wine | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Toto’s Opium Dream | 13 (2009) |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2006 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Pomerol Blend | 12 (2008) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2006 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 12 (2008) |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | I Block | 12 (2008) |
| TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer To Kalon Best Barrels | 12 (2008) |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2005 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 11 (2007) |
| Paraduxx | 2005 | 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Zinfandel, 3% Cabernet Franc | Yountville | 11 (2007) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2005 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 11 (2007) | |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 11 (2007) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2005 | Red Table Wine | Chiles Valley District | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot | 11 (2007) |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2005 | Zinfandel | Calistoga | Oat Hill Estate Barrel Select | 11 (2007) |
| Corison Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Reserve | 10 (2006) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2004 | Merlot | Oakville | 10 (2006) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PREMIER CUVEE | 10 (2006) |
| Lokoya | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Paraduxx | 2004 | Red Wine | Yountville | Rector Creek Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2004 | Petit Verdot | Howell Mountain | "V" | 10 (2006) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 1999 | Syrah | Spring Mountain District | Miravalle | 5 (2001) |
Winery Distribution
Titus Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Serendipity)
- Florida (Winebow)
- New York (T. Edwards)