Caton, Ty
Sonoma Valley, California
Caton Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
2010
$25.99
14.7%
The core is more sleek black than purple, features very thin rims of brick red to orange hues. Viscous nose of jammy plum, cassis to black cherry scents, blends in molasses, mint leaf, cocoa, hints of leather and cedar and Indian spaces, barely budging into middle age. Full-bodied with a velvety texture and a cleansing tickle at the end. The tannin is releasing but still can be clumpy at times. Gains sweeter lift via chocolate, caramel, potpourri accents. Then shows a maturing profile via cedar and cumin to nutmeg spices. Here there's more focus in the plum, maraschino cherry fruit, concentrated but drier and perhaps a bit short. Slowly moving in the right direction.
89 points