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A California Red at an Arizona Hot Spot
Titus Zinfandel Napa Valley 2007
Titus, a small vineyard and winery near St. Helena in California’s Napa Valley, has a good reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon. When I saw its Zinfandel for $45 on the wine list at Pizzeria Bianco, Chris Bianco’s insanely popular spot in Phoenix, the red looked like the perfect choice for our fare. And it was.
The blueberry, plum and tomato leaf aromas and flavors had me on first sniff and sip. The sleek, supple texture was polished to a gleam. The wine, which contains 15 percent Petite Sirah, had richness without excess weight, power without the fangs of excess tannins or alcohol. Just what Zin should be. 92 points, non-blind.
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I was at Pizza Bianco last June, with family, and had the exact experience with the Titus Zinfandel. The wine was fantastic, while we waited four hours for the best pizza we had ever had -- and my brother-in-law owns an Italian restaurant! The Titus Zin paired beautifully with Bianco's fresh ingredients. We are going back in three weeks. Glad to know Bianco has restocked. We're going for lunch; the wait should be shorter. Salud!