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. Enjoy with your favorite grilled meats.
Vintage
The 2021 harvest is reported to be one of the best vintages in recent harvests for Northern California. The ongoing drought presented some challenges – limited rainfall and warm growing conditions throughout the summer months resulted in a speedy harvest with lighter yields. The conditions brought smaller berries with exceptional quality and concentrated flavors
Vineyard
Located in the foothills of Sonoma Valley, the Caton Vineyard is defined by its sustainable farming and belief that healthier vineyards produce unique and distinctive wines. The vineyards have multiple sun exposures, soil types, and vary in altitude over 300 feet between each other. Our meticulous farming practices showcase the love for our land and our passion for the wines that come from it.
Specs
Vintage: 2021
Varietals: 36% Merlot, 31% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Sirah, 4% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Moon Mountain District ~ Sonoma Valley
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.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
The bottle arrived Friday. After giving it some time to rest, I opened it Monday evening. Per usual, I recruited a friend to have another person’s insight and we used a De Long tasting note sheet as a framework to form the following notes.
Color depth: Deep
Color hue: Red
Clarity: Clear
Aroma intensity: Aromatic
Development: Some age (tastes older than it is).
Aromas: It’s pretty tame if you pour it and let it sit. It sure comes to life though after you swirl it. Aromas of plum, cherry, cassis, black pepper, and oak.
Dry/Sweet: Bone dry
Body: Full-bodied
Acidity: Fresh
Tannins: High and round.
Balance: Good (great honestly)
Flavor intensity: Flavorful
Flavors: Cherry, plum, cassis, black pepper, dark chocolate, and oak.
Finish: Long
Style: Traditional
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Food pairing: Perfect
Misc notes:
I didn’t do any research of the wine prior to tasting, and I asked my friend how much he thought this wine would sell for and he guessed $45. I then looked it up and saw that it sells for $38 on Ty’s website. I’m writing this prior to the offer going live, and I’m guessing the Casemates price will be around $18-$20.
After night one there was approximately 5 ounces left, which was stored in the bottle at room temp. No vacuum pump was used. I finished the last bit on Tuesday evening and the flavor profile was consistent. The only noteworthy difference was the tannins had mellowed and that allowed me to enjoy sipping the wine on its own. On night one, the wine was definitely best when paired with food. Which foods you ask? Ty’s website says grilled meats, and I wholeheartedly agree. The wine was paired with bacon wrapped sirloin (by pure coincidence) on Monday night and it was a match made in heaven.
Conclusion:
It’s hard to believe this vintage is 2021. It truly drinks like a wine with much more age. The flavor profile is mature, well-integrated, and oh so smooth. Ty is an exceptional wine maker and I’m sure you could lay this down for a while, but there’s certainly no need to because it’s drinking beautifully right now.
Many thanks to @WineTy , @winedavid49 , @wccwinegirl and the entire Casemates crew for all the work you do. It’s much appreciated, and I’m always grateful for the opportunity to be a Lab Rat.
For anyone interested, here’s a link to the wine tasting note form that can be downloaded for free.
@kawichris650 great rattage!
I’ve always been a bit confused when people describe tannins…what does “round” mean for tannins? I see in the form that it could be soft, hard, round, dry. I always think of tannins as “drying”, so I’m not sure how else I would describe them.
2021 Ty Caton Vineyards Estate Ty’s Red
92 Points ~ Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Vintage
Vineyard
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$456.00/Case for 12x 2021 Ty Caton Vineyards Estate Ty’s Red at Ty Caton Vineyards
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 2 - Tuesday, Jun 3
2021 Ty Caton Vineyards Estate Ty’s Red
4 bottles for $79.99 $20/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $209.99 $17.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Previous offer:
7/31/24 (2020)
2021 Ty Caton Ty’s Red
The bottle arrived Friday. After giving it some time to rest, I opened it Monday evening. Per usual, I recruited a friend to have another person’s insight and we used a De Long tasting note sheet as a framework to form the following notes.
Color depth: Deep
Color hue: Red
Clarity: Clear
Aroma intensity: Aromatic
Development: Some age (tastes older than it is).
Aromas: It’s pretty tame if you pour it and let it sit. It sure comes to life though after you swirl it. Aromas of plum, cherry, cassis, black pepper, and oak.
Dry/Sweet: Bone dry
Body: Full-bodied
Acidity: Fresh
Tannins: High and round.
Balance: Good (great honestly)
Flavor intensity: Flavorful
Flavors: Cherry, plum, cassis, black pepper, dark chocolate, and oak.
Finish: Long
Style: Traditional
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Food pairing: Perfect
Misc notes:
I didn’t do any research of the wine prior to tasting, and I asked my friend how much he thought this wine would sell for and he guessed $45. I then looked it up and saw that it sells for $38 on Ty’s website. I’m writing this prior to the offer going live, and I’m guessing the Casemates price will be around $18-$20.
After night one there was approximately 5 ounces left, which was stored in the bottle at room temp. No vacuum pump was used. I finished the last bit on Tuesday evening and the flavor profile was consistent. The only noteworthy difference was the tannins had mellowed and that allowed me to enjoy sipping the wine on its own. On night one, the wine was definitely best when paired with food. Which foods you ask? Ty’s website says grilled meats, and I wholeheartedly agree. The wine was paired with bacon wrapped sirloin (by pure coincidence) on Monday night and it was a match made in heaven.
Conclusion:
It’s hard to believe this vintage is 2021. It truly drinks like a wine with much more age. The flavor profile is mature, well-integrated, and oh so smooth. Ty is an exceptional wine maker and I’m sure you could lay this down for a while, but there’s certainly no need to because it’s drinking beautifully right now.
Many thanks to @WineTy , @winedavid49 , @wccwinegirl and the entire Casemates crew for all the work you do. It’s much appreciated, and I’m always grateful for the opportunity to be a Lab Rat.
For anyone interested, here’s a link to the wine tasting note form that can be downloaded for free.
https://www.delongwine.com/products/wine-tasting-note-form
@kawichris650 great rattage!
I’ve always been a bit confused when people describe tannins…what does “round” mean for tannins? I see in the form that it could be soft, hard, round, dry. I always think of tannins as “drying”, so I’m not sure how else I would describe them.