Ty Caton, Sonoma Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2008

Sep 8, 2010

By Paul Lukacs

 Merlot often gets a bum rap (and not just in the movies).  When well-made, from grapes grown in appropriate locales, the wine can be just as deeply-flavored as Cabernet, though often with a more supple mouth-feel.  This is a good example.  It tastes of dark cherries and plums, with an echo of chocolate in the finish, and offers admirable depth and length.  Impressive!

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Sonoma Valley

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

90

Price

US $ 40.00

Producer

Ty Caton