Ty Caton Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (75cl, 14.9%)

A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Moon Mountain District of Sonoma Valley, made from 100% estate-grown fruit and bottled at about 14.9% ABV. The vines grow in rocky, infertile volcanic soils, some only 12 to 18 inches deep over volcanic bedrock, and are trained on a traditional double-guyot system with yields of two to three tons per acre. The nose shows sweet, plush red and black fruit with volcanic minerality, plus earthy and stony undertones. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, led by ripe blackberry, brooding minerality, gentle tannins and a rounded mid-palate with freshness through the core. The finish is moderately long, with soft integrated tannins, lingering dark fruit and mineral, earthy notes.