By Jonathan H. Newman*
Ty Caton 2014 Moon Mountain District-Caton Vineyard Sonoma County Estate Winemaker's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon
UNIT SIZE: 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
VINTAGE: 2014
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
COUNTRY: United States
REGION: Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15.00%
POINTS: 92
It’s always a fascinating experience meeting with Ty Caton, as he has a ton of energy and is always running in every direction. He is incredibly proud and passionate about his wines, especially his Winemaker’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon. Just last year, the appellation of his estate winery received the prestigious Moon Mountain District designation for its unique terroir that is home to delicious Cabernet. The Caton Vineyard is located on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains. The property was founded in the 1920s by Carl Bergfield and operated as a winery during prohibition. It was purchased by the Caton family 33 years ago and re-planted in 1997. It consists of 40 prime acres that is split into 21 unique blocks. This Winemaker’s Cuvée spent 15 months in French oak, half of which was new. It’s a mighty lush Cab with red plum, cherry vanilla, cassis and mocha with licorice and spice. It’s a zesty wine with round tannins and has a pronounced flavorful finish. This wine was just released in February 2016 so give it a little time and it will pay handsome dividends. Pair this pretty wine with sirloin steaks with fresh garlic and  cracked sea salt, flambéed steak diane, hearty chicken in a mushroom wine sauce, coq au vin, veal chops in a rosemary sauce or stuffed portobello mushrooms.


By Ty Caton Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Cuvée Sonoma County

Technical Details
Winemaker: Ty Caton
Varietal: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Clones: 337 ~ Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 ~ Merlot
Cooperage: 15 months 50% New French Oak
Farming Practices| Sustainable
Appellation: Moon Mountain District ~ Sonoma County
Region: Estate Grown, Caton Vineyard
Alcohol: 15.00%
Production: 1541 Cases
Vintage: 2014
Release Date: February 2016

Vineyard Notes
Ty Caton Vineyard is committed to producing the finest wines made from the highest quality grapes and winemaking dedication at its best. Our limited production allows us to handcraft wines with varietal intensity and balance. Located in the foothills of Sonoma Valley, the Caton Vineyard is defined by its sustainable farming and belief that healthier vineyards produce very 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.

Tasting Notes
The 2014 Estate Winemaker’s Cuvée 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.