Ty Caton

Caton Vineyard Upper Bench Sonoma Valley Merlot

9.026 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

Donald Williams

9.6

One of the nicest examples of Merlot we’ve ever had.

One of the nicest examples of Merlot we’ve ever had.

Jan 18th, 2025

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