2012 Ty Caton Caton Vineyard “Ballfield” Syrah. Moon Mountain District in Sonoma Valley.
Context: Ty Caton is the winemaker with a family-owned estate. I enjoy supporting independent winemakers who operate their own vineyards. Owner-operators for the win!
Appearance: dark, deep purple with heavy concentration. Slightly amber on the perimeter.
Nose: mature boysenberry meets pepper.
Palate: velvety feel going tertiary with mineral backbone.
Assessment: this aged well! Drink now as the fruit will fade further.
Calibration: Wine Enthusiast rated this an 87 in a 2015 review while Cellar Tracker has a single review at a 97/100. The 87 seems really low. The 97 seems high. Shall we say 91?
by allthisbrains2
2 Comments
Beautiful colour
Such an underrated producer, I served their 2014 winemakers cuvée at my wedding and it was amazing