Ty Caton Mixed Red Blends

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Typically $36 - $38/bottle from Ty Caton Vineyards
Vintage 2019 from the Sonoma Valley
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About Ty Caton Vineyards
“At Ty Caton Vineyards, our commitment to excellence begins in the Caton Vineyard where winemaker Ty Caton sustainably farms the hillside fruit used in his Moon Mountain District wine. As one of the few exclusively estate producers in Sonoma Valley, Ty works with grapes from soil to glass by enabling him to make extraordinary wines that showcase the vineyard. Ty Caton wines have received critical acclaim in world renowned wine publications and competitions, including many Best of Class honors. As a grape grower and winemaker, Ty strives to produce the ‘wow factor’ by making wines that are bold, beautifully structured and are a true representation of the vineyards they come from.”

Tyr’s Red

TASTING NOTES:
Entycement - “With a dark, purple hue, enTycement leads with aromas of blackberry and boysenberry. Upon entry it greets the palate with rich, dark fruit notes, a touch of chocolate and a lush mouth feel. The smooth, lingering finish is accentuated with a touch of spice.” (AbV 14.7%, Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Petite Sirah Merlot)

Ty’s Red - “With savory aromas and a deep luscious color, this much-loved wine strokes your palate with flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and cassis. The thick velvety texture gives way to toasty oak and finishes with just a hint of chocolate.” (AbV 14.9%, 55% Syrah 32% Merlot 11% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Petit Verdot 1% Petite Sirah)

BARRELS:
19 Months in French oak, 50% new.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Tyr was a Norse god, one of the Aesir, and a patron of warriors. Associated with victory in battle, he also goes on road trips with Thor occasionally. One time he has to go to his jotunn dad’s place to get this sweet magic beer cauldron and shenanigans ensue. He also runs into his 900-headed grandmother, who hates him. Anyway, Tyr has bad luck with dogs. When the gods of Asgard chained the monstrous wolf Fenrir so that it wouldn’t go on to eat the sun any time soon, Tyr had put his hand in its mouth to gain its trust and allow the binding in the first place. As soon as Fenrir realized they were trapping him permanently, he bit the hand off. Honestly, though, Tyr didn’t really care. Then when Ragnarok does happen, he fights yet another giant wolf named Garm, which autocorrect wants me to call Gary, and the two kill each other. In fact, everybody basically just cancels each other out in the end. A lot of mutual destructions to end the old world.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Your favorite grilled meats.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Keeping your good hand.

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