Ty Caton 2009 Racchus Reserve Red - 4 Pack
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PRODUCT: 4 Ty Caton 2009 Racchus Reserve Red
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Very tempting since I really enjoyed the 08' but my wine budget is gone and rack is full so maybe in a woot-off I will get a second chance.

Although last year it sold out so probably not.

BTW. its $26 a bottle on Ty's web site so this is a solid deal at half off.

This stuff is the shizzle! You won't be sorry.



Ty Caton 2009 Racchus Reserve Red - 4 Pack

Current numbers (updated each minute)
First sucker: MarkDaSpark
Speed to first woot: 2m 8.637s
Last wooter to woot: HeartbreakRidge


Thought for sure I missed First sucker!

This will always have a special place in my heart, as the 2008 Racchus was my first-ever Wine Woot.

That said, I think the '08s still need some more time. It's good, a bit earthy, but I think the flavors could still use more time to develop. Absolutely needs to decant for a little while to open up.

So, while I can't fully compare this offering to what I have on the rack, it's certainly a good QPR. Worth one click of the Yellow Button if you've never tried Ty before!

Looks like it's $26 a bottle on Ty Caton's website.

I saw Ty Caton, loved the Racchus White, so I blindly hit BUY!

Hope I'm not asking for trouble.

MarkDaSpark wrote:This stuff is the shizzle! You won't be sorry.

Agreed. One of the best QPR wines woot has had since I've been been here (4yrs).

Great wine. Buying more.

Ty Caton is an auto buy for me. Great wine maker. In for 1!

Last year's Racchus Red Reserve was Petite Sirah based, so I guess this should taste very different.
PS. I think the label design is improved this year, making it more presentable.

Different mix than last year, I'm curious how they compare.

2009
44% Merlot, 31% Sangiovese, 14% Petite Sirah, 11% Zin

2008
36% Petite Sirah, 23% Syrah, 16% Merlot, 9% Petite Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

I missed out on this wine last time - I think my job may have gotten in the way of my internetting or something.

I'm happy to jump in this time around. I've very much enjoyed Ty Caton wines from Woot in the past, and for less than 20 bucks a bottle, this seems like a no brainer!

fuzzy103 wrote:Different mix than last year, I'm curious how they compare.

2009
44% Merlot, 31% Sangiovese, 14% Petite Sirah, 11% Zin

2008
36% Petite Sirah, 23% Syrah, 16% Merlot, 9% Petite Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

Hmm, color me equally interested. I like the '08 but haven't been head-over-heels in love with the bottles I've tasted thus far. Still have 3/8 on the rack waiting to be opened...

Anyway, I'm quite curious to hear how the '09 compares as well. The addition of Sangiovese and Zin to this year's blend really intrigues me in a good way. Hopefully Ty will chime in here in the morning!

I really enjoyed the 08, and in fact I have an open bottle now that'll likely be gone in 24 hours. On the other hand this 09 contains almost 3x the merlot as last year's, and I am not a merlot fan. Can someone who's tasted this push me off the fence?

Wow, I must have missed something with this wine. I bought 8 of the 2008 vintage, and I've had two of them. My CT scores were 84 & 85. I was quite disappointed with this wine. I recall both bottles having a fizzyness to them, which was very strange. I was hoping it was just the one bottle, so I tried another one a few months later, and it was also fizzy. Sorry I don't have a more detailed report, but in general I like bold wines, such as petite sirah, or a full-bodied cab. I'm hoping my future Racchus wines will be better. Maybe I just got a bad couple of bottles?

Based upon my recent visit to the Sonoma tasting room, I'm looking forward to trying this blend.

Not really a Merlot fan, but most definately a Ty Caton fan. Have given this one a shot and bought 2 4packs. Hoping for complexity and tastiness.

In for two. Good offering, and importantly it's cooled off enough I think in Texas so it won't cook before delivery. The heat kept me from making Amy orders.

i hope this is not sold out before ty has a chance to talk about it on the board...

the 08 is one of my favorite wines. i put it a 92 on my CT notes and thought it was up there with some of the $60-100 bad boys in my collection...this is my personal opinion and may not reflect others.
im sorry to hear so many folk had spritz problems but thank goodness i never had.
im in foooooo sho.

side note i went to visit Ty's winery this past spring but showed up right when they were closing. i may have seen the man himself and he probably assumed i was just another napa wino looking for a last call fix. i will be there next time i visit earlier.

The 08 was very good: to me Caton 's best wine and by far his best value. It NEEDS AIR though, about 30-60 mins to open up. My casual wine-liking friends loved it due to its ripe fruity accessibility, soft dark palate, and decent enough acid backbone.

I suspect that the composition of the wine is, as with the very different but also excellent Wellington "Duke", down to what grapes are left after the premium reds are made!

sdilullo wrote:Hmm, color me equally interested. I like the '08 but haven't been head-over-heels in love with the bottles I've tasted thus far. Still have 3/8 on the rack waiting to be opened...

Anyway, I'm quite curious to hear how the '09 compares as well. The addition of Sangiovese and Zin to this year's blend really intrigues me in a good way. Hopefully Ty will chime in here in the morning!

Hmm, I've done a good job of abstaining from wine purchases lately, mainly to build my cigar collection back up(if its not one habit its another, haha). I loved the last Racchus as did most everyone I've shared it with, mostly fairly picky co-workers/associates in the restaurant industry, so I may have to be in for a couple.

The '08 had such great QPR, but this blend is so very different I may sleep on it and see some comments before I commit for two.

fuzzy103 wrote:Different mix than last year, I'm curious how they compare.

2009
44% Merlot, 31% Sangiovese, 14% Petite Sirah, 11% Zin

2008
36% Petite Sirah, 23% Syrah, 16% Merlot, 9% Petite Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

Very different I would say but that said the 08 was delicious and a friend asked if I could get some more for her so hopefully this will be just as good. In for two before it's gone

dianefreda wrote:Very different I would say but that said the 08 was delicious and a friend asked if I could get some more for her so hopefully this will be just as good. In for two before it's gone

I lied went in for three just could not resist-Ty has never disappointed yet.

My CT notes on the '08:
"10/6/2010 rated 92 points: Wow! Simply a great blend. Smooth & well integrated already, it still has the tannin structure for some aging. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops over the next few years. Probably the best QPR play from Ty since the '04 Field Blend."

While the blend is different, I would expect the same well made wines we always get from Ty. I'm in.

Big supporter Ty but I really did not care for this wine. Maybe it just needs another few years in the bottle idk. For those of you looking for another Field Blend this is not it.

Daystar wrote:Big supporter Ty but I really did not care for this wine. Maybe it just needs another few years in the bottle idk. For those of you looking for another Field Blend this is not it.

+1

I have purchased many of the TC offerings and really have enjoyed most of them a lot. The Racchus that was offered last time really didn't turn my crank. Funny how taste buds can be so divergent.

dwdyer wrote:In for two. Good offering, and importantly it's cooled off enough I think in Texas so it won't cook before delivery. The heat kept me from making Amy orders.

What part of Texas do you live in? It's still going to be 104 degrees here in Austin today which will cook wine on a truck pretty easily

I need to stop buying wine because we're going on vacation in a few weeks... but I could NOT pass up the Racchus. Last year's offering was one of my first Wine.Woots! and I've been hooked on this site and Ty Caton's wine ever since. I'm really looking forward to getting this!

Love all Ty's wines so I'm in for one...can't wait!

In for one, now to find a good wine rack to see what all I've stockpiled this year!

Peace.

Arrgh! I'm broke again -- shouldn't buy more wine. I missed the '08 Racchus Red (though this is obviously quite different). I love the other reds I've had from Ty. What I really need here is for someone who has had the '09 to tell me about it so I can overcome my hesitation to spend my money on this wine instead of on, say, the mortgage.
Oh, or a winning lottery ticket. That would cut way down on my hesitation, too.

MarkDaSpark wrote:This stuff is the shizzle! You won't be sorry.



Ty Caton 2009 Racchus Reserve Red - 4 Pack

Current numbers (updated each minute)
First sucker: MarkDaSpark
Speed to first woot: 2m 8.637s
Last wooter to woot: HeartbreakRidge


Thought for sure I missed First sucker!

congrats on first sucker!!!

richardhod wrote:The 08 was very good: to me Caton 's best wine and by far his best value. It NEEDS AIR though, about 30-60 mins to open up. My casual wine-liking friends loved it due to its ripe fruity accessibility, soft dark palate, and decent enough acid backbone.

I suspect that the composition of the wine is, as with the very different but also excellent Wellington "Duke", down to what grapes are left after the premium reds are made!

Thanks, Richard... I always value your reviews highly.

I agree it needs lots of air, and perhaps we were always just too excited to drink it that I never waited long enough. We're getting a nice new decanter (and hopefully a vinturi) for our wedding in a couple months so the Racchus might be the perfect "first bottle" to try out in it.

meneedham wrote:In for one, now to find a good wine rack to see what all I've stockpiled this year!

Peace.

Here's what I bought earlier this year. Great quality and price - and doesn't take up too much space!

http://amzn.to/q4GAEC

Since there is a new wine everyday now is the percent sold by day chart going to disappear? No big deal, just wondering.

What to do, what to do.... I loved the 2008!!!!! I shouldn't be buying more wine.. I have a bunch coming from orders I made during the summer..... But I haven't had a wine made by Ty that I didn't like!!! Someone twist my arm!!

Interesting in hearing about this blend...I didn't know Ty did anything with Sangiovese. The 2004 merlot is drinking beautifully now. This wine is obviously meant to be drunk sooner than that, but he is definitely releasing very close to bottling so i would givevit a couple years. I wonder if that caused some of the spritz last year.

I'm another one that didn't enjoy the 2008 Racchus. We just tried a third bottle a couple of weeks ago and I still find it too fruity and not much else. Gave it a good hour decant this time too.

Seriously, though this one looks like a very, very different wine given the mix. So not sure it's worth comparing.

Loved the other Ty Caton wines I've bought, 2009 Ty's Red and the 2008 Riverbench Merlot. Would buy more of those any time.

Wow, I've got boxes and boxes of wine, two coolers filled to hilt with wine, wife is in the hospital, and WD puts Ty up on a Monday. I'M IN.....Ty's is my autobuy wine!!!