2017 Ty Caton Estate Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District
Tasting Notes
From winemaker Ty Caton, the 2017 Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon meets the palate with rich and full-bodied flavors of black currant, red plums, and cassis, followed by oak notes of cedar and vanilla. These dark flavors produce a lush and velvety textured mouth feel that combine with supple tannins and leads to a long silky finish.
Vineyard Notes
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.
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, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Ty Caton Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon
4 bottles for $89.99 $22.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $239.99 $20/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Ty Caton Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon - $30 = 11.10%
Mobile lab rat checking in! We received (and drank) this wine on national wine day! Wow! This deep red, very dry, wine was labeled “Best she’s ever had”! There was no weird aftertaste, which happens after some dry reds. It packs a punch at about 15.5% so one glass was enough for the night. Definitely worth $22.50 a bottle, I’d even pay $6.60 or $8.80 for a wine of this caliber … wait wrong decade (anyone get this reference?) I’d say it’s worth the cost, so get out there, find some friends to chip in, and get the case. You won’t regret it, I know I won’t.
Ahh, the fun memories that flood back when one of the first wines on the woot shows up. Never met a TC I didn’t like. The only way to get a better deal than this is to drive by the TC office, see the man himself standing outside, stop to say “hello” and he then hands you a few bottles. Per usual, they were outstanding and thrilled to see them offered up here. Way to wind up an epic CM week.
@WCCWineGirl It was great to see you Alice and thanks for again for the opportunity to be on Casemates. It brings back the memories of the woot days, some epic times then!
Glad to have received this bottle on Wednesday for a Saturday post!
We still have some Ty cabs from the old days, and we super excited to see what the 2017 “winemaker’s cuvee” had in store.
On initial pop n pour, showed some very fruity aromas - raspberry and black cherry, but not too much else. I was really worried that this was going to be full fruit bomb, which is not my preference.
It was a lovely dark red-purple color, but apparently I failed to take photos in the glass.
After 10 mins in the glass, it really opened up. Fairly full body with good tannin balance. Still fruity on the nose, but not quite as fruit-forward as initially. Interestingly, I didn’t perceive any oakiness or ceder/cigar box or too much vanilla, given the duration of aging (19 months) in 60% new french oak barrels. I definitely got current and black cherry and some other darker fruits. Nice balance between old and new world styles. No perceptible alcohol/heat. After some additional contemplation, the finish was more caramel and toffee… so maybe that’s where the barrel aging comes in. Tannins definitely around and still integrating. Wine has decent acidity, but no so much that this needs food to be fully appreciated.
Overall, I’d say it could stand a few more years in the cellar to be more to my preferences, but this is clearly a solidly made wine with some additional potential!
From michelleshari: Pop and pour sweet and berry. Long lasting legs. After about 15 minutes. Full bodied. Yummy. Berries mellowed out a bit. Except not good with grapefruit or gefilte fish. Goes well with chicken. Probably would be better with red meat though.8 year old said its strong and yummy. And she drank all that we gave her. Still good an hour later. Do recommend. 11 year old said its good and she wanted to drink more. She agrees it’s strong. And delicious.
We’re in for a case, and looking forward to seeing how this continues to evolve over the next 5-10 years.
Damn you casemates-- I really don’t need a quarter-kilobuck of wine, but can’t pass up this TC. Been buying this since we were kids in college, 4 of us splitting cases from wine.woot in ~2006!
/giphy vengeful-ancient-elephant
2017 Ty Caton Estate Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District
Tasting Notes
Vineyard Notes
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$367.87/Case at Ty Caton Vineyards for 12x 2017 Ty Caton Estate Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 14 - Friday, Jun 18
Ty Caton Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon
4 bottles for $89.99 $22.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $239.99 $20/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 Ty Caton Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Ty Caton Winemaker’s Cuveé Cabernet Sauvignon - $30 = 11.10%
Anyone want to split in SF or on the peninsula?
Ah, it’s been awhile TY…twisted-gargantuan-bottle
Thanks WineDavid!!
Mobile lab rat checking in! We received (and drank) this wine on national wine day! Wow! This deep red, very dry, wine was labeled “Best she’s ever had”! There was no weird aftertaste, which happens after some dry reds. It packs a punch at about 15.5% so one glass was enough for the night. Definitely worth $22.50 a bottle, I’d even pay $6.60 or $8.80 for a wine of this caliber … wait wrong decade (anyone get this reference?) I’d say it’s worth the cost, so get out there, find some friends to chip in, and get the case. You won’t regret it, I know I won’t.
@alacercogitatus
WoW, and I thought I was a * random reference* person.
You went WAY back for that
@alacercogitatus thank you for the rattage
@alacercogitatus, @apathy0
But only in New York on Christmas Eve
Ty Caton is a special favorite-my wine budget is blown for the rest of the month! That would have to be June.
You’re killing me, Casemates.
@strongry common response on here!
Ahh, the fun memories that flood back when one of the first wines on the woot shows up. Never met a TC I didn’t like. The only way to get a better deal than this is to drive by the TC office, see the man himself standing outside, stop to say “hello” and he then hands you a few bottles. Per usual, they were outstanding and thrilled to see them offered up here. Way to wind up an epic CM week.
@WCCWineGirl It was great to see you Alice and thanks for again for the opportunity to be on Casemates. It brings back the memories of the woot days, some epic times then!
@WCCWineGirl @WineTy Indeed it has been an epic CM week.
/giphy wilted-proud-screwdriver
/giphy exquisite-offensive-ferret
Howdy, folks! Friendly labrat family checking in.
Glad to have received this bottle on Wednesday for a Saturday post!
We still have some Ty cabs from the old days, and we super excited to see what the 2017 “winemaker’s cuvee” had in store.
On initial pop n pour, showed some very fruity aromas - raspberry and black cherry, but not too much else. I was really worried that this was going to be full fruit bomb, which is not my preference.
It was a lovely dark red-purple color, but apparently I failed to take photos in the glass.
After 10 mins in the glass, it really opened up. Fairly full body with good tannin balance. Still fruity on the nose, but not quite as fruit-forward as initially. Interestingly, I didn’t perceive any oakiness or ceder/cigar box or too much vanilla, given the duration of aging (19 months) in 60% new french oak barrels. I definitely got current and black cherry and some other darker fruits. Nice balance between old and new world styles. No perceptible alcohol/heat. After some additional contemplation, the finish was more caramel and toffee… so maybe that’s where the barrel aging comes in. Tannins definitely around and still integrating. Wine has decent acidity, but no so much that this needs food to be fully appreciated.
Overall, I’d say it could stand a few more years in the cellar to be more to my preferences, but this is clearly a solidly made wine with some additional potential!
From michelleshari: Pop and pour sweet and berry. Long lasting legs. After about 15 minutes. Full bodied. Yummy. Berries mellowed out a bit. Except not good with grapefruit or gefilte fish. Goes well with chicken. Probably would be better with red meat though.8 year old said its strong and yummy. And she drank all that we gave her. Still good an hour later. Do recommend. 11 year old said its good and she wanted to drink more. She agrees it’s strong. And delicious.
We’re in for a case, and looking forward to seeing how this continues to evolve over the next 5-10 years.
I hate photos. I never seem to get them right. let’s try this:
@jasisk I love that you allow your children to appreciate wine at a young age. Kudos!
@jasisk thank you for the report and the great pics
@jasisk @WCCWineGirl You said, “Still good an hour later.” Was that referring to the wine, or the eight year old?
@jasisk @wardad Definitely the wine. The 8 year old is hardly ever well behaved.
@jasisk Love that you tried it with gefilte fish!
Just take my money, all of it!
@jenludwig
It’s been a tough week
/giphy unfortunate-thrifty-fritter
What a throwback to the old site.
Overflowing with wine, but had to pick up 4. Willing to split 2 to anyone in NYC.
/giphy immaculate-clairvoyant-wing
So unfair to offer TC on the heels of another purchase. I’m afraid to see what tomorrow will bring.
@revmem or next week
@revmem @tercerowines Hmm. i see a hint perhaps?
like in the very old days of 1 wine per week, there would be clues strategically leaked and a community guessing what the clues might mean.
@pmarin @revmem hmmmmmm
Hey Twin Cities… masks on/off, whatever…splits? I absolutely cannot fit more than 4…
/giphy fat-queenly-crate
In for 16, Feeling especially gluttonous today!!
***Casemates is a bad habit
Does /buy work here?
Can’t pass up some TC. In for a case.
No splitzies. It’s all for me.
/giphy entertained-temporary-jackrabbit
My first ever wine.mothership purchase: Ty’s Field Blend.
/giphy dreadful-abandoned-talk
@KNmeh7 The field blend is excellent for upgrading your table wine more often than the higher priced offerings.
Damn you casemates-- I really don’t need a quarter-kilobuck of wine, but can’t pass up this TC. Been buying this since we were kids in college, 4 of us splitting cases from wine.woot in ~2006!
/giphy vengeful-ancient-elephant
/giphy ambitious-nice-gunslinger
Yes. I like this wine a lot. Thank you.
@Zxellon I agree. Opened my first bottle and it was delicious. Always love Ty’s wines!
Ty Caton never disappoints. Opened this tonight and it’s velvety smooth and delicious. Yum!