Mission Codename CellarStocker#8
CellarStocker goes out on the 8th and FINAL HOUR with a bombastic red from Ty Caton.
How many of his wines have we offered? We lost count. He’s been a fixture on our site since the early days and remains one of the most reliable when it comes to delivering the goods EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
But the bigger BURNING question is when did we last offer the FLAGSHIP TYTANIUM?!
We’ll tell you, not embarrassed. Was 2015. So, it took 7 YEARS TO CONVINCE TY to give up a wine that sells out easily at full price.
We love Moon Mountain. You do too even if you don’t know it. You probably know Mt. Veeder, right? Moon Mountain is just on the other side of the Mayacamas range, but in Sonoma. It brings a lot of the same characteristics, but the fruit tends to be a little cheaper. Which means better value to be found.
Case in point, this red blend. OFF THE METER. Dialed up to 15. Squid ink-black, with a hint of purple, this is a big boy. That’s how Ty does it. Not your thing? Look elsewhere. But if you do want that extracted, uber-rich, fruit party in your mouth style, you’ll love it. You’ll find prunes and figs, black cherries and licorice, along with a bit of melted dark chocolate and some vanilla and sandalwood too. Enjoy it on its own, with a hearty steak, or some aged cheddar.
Got some space in your Locker? Fit one or TEN in there! You’ll be happy you did.
TY spells out THANK YOU, so as we’re midway today, allow us to thank HIM and YOU BIG TIME.
What the Winery Says
2018 'TyTanium' Moon Mountain District Red
- Winemaker
- Ty Caton
- Varietals
- 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Petite Sirah, 17% Syrah, 8% Merlot, 4% Malbec.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Alcohol
- 15.2%
- Appellation
- Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley
- Vineyard
- Caton Vineyard
- Aging
- 24 months
- Barrels
- 100% new French Oak