Ty Caton

Caton Vineyard Upper Bench Sonoma Valley Merlot

8.924 ratings

9.04 pro ratings

Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.5

Fantastic! Very lush and velvety with hints of ripe black cherry. #tycatonwines #ilovemerlot

Fantastic! Very lush and velvety with hints of ripe black cherry. #tycatonwines #ilovemerlot

Jun 9th, 2018

Donald Williams

9.2

As usual, Ty's merlot rewards cellaring.

As usual, Ty's merlot rewards cellaring.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2017

7.7

Nose has that merlot green. Maybe some raspberries as it aerates. Big raspberry fruit. Hint of heat in the finish. 15.1%

Nose has that merlot green. Maybe some raspberries as it aerates. Big raspberry fruit. Hint of heat in the finish. 15.1%

Aug 22nd, 2019

9.2

Sexy wine. Dark cherry on the nose. A bit of spice and cocoa. Well rounded and ready to drink.

Sexy wine. Dark cherry on the nose. A bit of spice and cocoa. Well rounded and ready to drink.

Jan 14th, 2017

8.9

Not as fruity as many Merlots. Still, easy drinking on a Thursday with chili.

Not as fruity as many Merlots. Still, easy drinking on a Thursday with chili.

Sep 10th, 2015

10

Big, dry and tasty...$27 at vino volo at SFO

Big, dry and tasty...$27 at vino volo at SFO

Nov 2nd, 2014

9.3

Cocoa & plum

Cocoa & plum

Oct 23rd, 2014

9.2

Jul 24th, 2014

Berry plus gamey coffee notes

Berry plus gamey coffee notes

Aug 7th, 2021

9.2

John had this 5 years ago

John had this 5 years ago

Sep 26th, 2019