Frequently asked questions

Yes! Walk-ins are welcome at our Kenwood tasting room. While reservations are recommended to ensure the best experience, we’re happy to accommodate walk-in guests based on availability. The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last tasting or walk-in seating at 5:00 PM.

For private tastings at our estate and winery, advance reservations are required. Private tasting appointments are offered daily at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

We offer several wine tasting experiences, from casual tastings at our Kenwood Tasting Room to private, hosted experiences at our winery and estate.

At our Kenwood Tasting Room, enjoy our Classic Tasting, featuring six estate-grown wines from our Caton Vineyard, or explore our Cabernet focus with the Reserve Cabernet Tasting, featuring six Cabernet Sauvignons grown at our estate vineyard in the Moon Mountain District.

For a more immersive experience, our Urban Winery Tasting is a private tasting held at our Sonoma winery. You’ll enjoy a custom flight of six wines with a dedicated host, tour our production facility, and taste a barrel sample of an upcoming release.

Our Estate Tasting takes place at our Sandybrooke vineyard and offers a more personal look into Ty Caton Vineyards. This private experience includes a custom flight of six estate-grown wines, a tour of the vineyard and barn, and a deeper dive into our vineyards, wines, and family history with your dedicated host.

Wine tasting fees vary depending on the experience you choose.

At our Kenwood Tasting Room, tastings range from $25–$35 per person, depending on the tasting flight selected. Tasting fees may be waived with a qualifying bottle purchase or wine club sign-up, and tastings are complimentary for Ty Caton wine club members.

Our private Sonoma Winery Tasting is $40 per person and includes a dedicated host, winery tour, and barrel sample. Tasting fees may be waived with a qualifying bottle purchase. Wine club members receive 50% off the tasting fee.

Our private Estate Tasting is $50 per person and includes a dedicated host, wine tasting, and tour of our Petit Verdot vineyard and barn. Tasting fees may be waived with a qualifying bottle purchase, and wine club members receive 50% off the tasting fee.

We do not have a kitchen or serve food during our regular wine tastings. However, you’re welcome to bring a picnic to our Kenwood Tasting Room, and there are several local delis and restaurants nearby where you can pick up food to enjoy during your visit.

For private tasting experiences in Sonoma, we can arrange boxed lunch options if you’d like to enjoy lunch with your tasting. Please contact our team in advance for available options and recommendations.

Ty Caton Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Sonoma Valley, California, with our estate vineyards located in the Moon Mountain District AVA along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains.

Visitors can taste our wines at our Kenwood Tasting Room, located in the heart of Sonoma Valley at Kenwood Village Plaza:

8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452 | Get Directions>

We also offer private tasting experiences at our Sonoma winery, located approximately five minutes from Downtown Sonoma:

21684 8th Street East, Suite 460, Sonoma, CA 95476 | Get Directions>

Tastings at our Sonoma winery are available by advance reservation.

There’s no bad time of year to visit Sonoma County—each season offers something different and special!

Spring (March–May) brings mild weather, green vineyards, and beautiful mustard and wildflowers throughout the valley.

Summer (June–August) offers warm, sunny days that are perfect for outdoor wine tastings, dining, and enjoying the many community events happening throughout Sonoma and Kenwood.

Harvest season (August–October) is one of the most exciting times to visit Sonoma wine country. The vineyards are full of fruit, harvest is underway, and visitors can experience the energy of winemaking season firsthand.

Winter (November–February) is generally quieter and more relaxed. If you’re looking for a more intimate wine tasting experience with fewer crowds, this can be a wonderful time to plan your visit.

Ty Caton Vineyards specializes in estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from our Caton Vineyard in Sonoma Valley’s Moon Mountain District AVA. Cabernet Sauvignon is at the heart of what we do, including our Caton Cabernet Collection of small-lot wines produced from individual vineyard blocks. We also produce estate-grown Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah and proprietary red blends, along with a selection of white and rosé wines.

Our tasting room is open 11:00 AM to 6:00 pm daily. Our last tasting is offered at 5:00 PM. 

Tasting length varies depending on the experience you select. For wine tastings at our Kenwood Tasting Room, we recommend allowing approximately 60 minutes.

For our private tasting experiences in Sonoma, including our winery and estate tastings, we recommend allowing approximately 90 minutes to enjoy your tasting, tour, and experience without feeling rushed.

Ty Caton Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma Valley. Owner and winemaker Ty Caton works closely with his family and team to produce small-lot, estate-grown wines from the Caton Vineyard in the Moon Mountain District AVA.

Absolutely! You’re welcome to stop by our Kenwood Tasting Room, where a member of our team would be happy to assist you in selecting wines for purchase—no tasting required.

You can also purchase our wines online or give us a call to place an order directly with our team.

We love hosting groups of all sizes! You’re welcome to plan a group wine tasting at our Kenwood Tasting Room or book a private tasting experience in Sonoma.

Our Kenwood Tasting Room can accommodate groups of any size with an advance reservation. For larger groups, we strongly recommend reserving in advance so we can make sure we have the appropriate space available for your party.

For a more relaxed and personalized experience, we also encourage larger groups to consider a private tasting with dedicated space for your guests.

Our private Sonoma experiences are available for groups of 2–20 guests, with larger parties available by advance arrangement.

Planning a larger gathering or have a special request? Contact our team directly and we’ll help you choose the best experience for your group.

Yes! Ty Caton wine club members enjoy unlimited complimentary tastings at our Kenwood Tasting Room for themselves and their guests. Members can also gift complimentary tastings to friends and family to enjoy even when the member is not present.

For our private tasting experiences in Sonoma, wine club members receive 50% off tasting fees.

Making a tasting reservation is easy! Visit our Visit Us page and select the tasting experience you’d like to book. Choose your preferred date, time, and number of guests, then submit your reservation request. You’ll receive a confirmation shortly after your request is completed.

Book a Kenwood Tasting
Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting at our Kenwood Tasting Room.

Book a Private Urban Winery Experience
Reserve a private tasting, winery tour, and barrel tasting at our Sonoma winery.

Book a Private Estate Experience
Reserve a private wine tasting and vineyard experience at our Sonoma estate.

You can also call our team at (707) 938-3224 for assistance with reservations, larger groups, or special requests.

There’s plenty to explore in and around Kenwood and Sonoma Valley! In addition to wine tasting, Kenwood is a great destination for hiking, dining, picnicking, shopping, and enjoying the outdoors.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is located just outside of Kenwood and offers miles of hiking trails, beautiful Sonoma Valley views, and stargazing at the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Nearby Glen Ellen is also home to Jack London State Historic Park and the Sonoma Botanical Garden.

Kenwood has several local restaurants, markets, and shops that make it easy to turn your wine tasting into a full day in Sonoma Valley. You can grab lunch or picnic supplies, explore nearby wineries and tasting rooms, or simply enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards.

Our Kenwood Tasting Room is conveniently located along Highway 12 in Kenwood Village Plaza, making it an easy addition to a day exploring Sonoma Valley.

Sonoma wine country is generally relaxed, and most wineries do not have a strict dress code. We recommend wearing something you feel comfortable in and dressing in layers, as temperatures can change throughout the day. Mornings can be cool or foggy, while afternoons are often warm and sunny.

Consider the type of wine tasting experience you have planned as well. If your visit includes a vineyard or production tour, we recommend comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces.

Most importantly, dress comfortably and bring an extra layer for cooler mornings and evenings so you can enjoy your day in Sonoma wine country.

Ty Caton Vineyards has 40 acres of estate vineyards in the Moon Mountain District AVA of Sonoma Valley. We grow our own grapes and produce a wide range of wines from these vineyards, giving guests a true vineyard-to-glass experience.

Our estate vineyards are planted to several varieties, with a particular focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. The varying elevations, soils, and exposures across the property allow us to produce distinctive wines that showcase the character of our Moon Mountain estate.

Our Kenwood Tasting Room is conveniently located along Highway 12 in the heart of Sonoma Valley, approximately 15 minutes from Sonoma Plaza and 15 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa.

Kenwood’s central location makes it an easy stop when exploring Sonoma Valley and provides convenient access to nearby hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, and other wineries. Whether you’re staying in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, or Santa Rosa, our tasting room is an easy addition to your wine country itinerary.

We are a small, family-owned Sonoma Valley winery with a hands-on approach from vineyard to bottle. We farm 40 acres of hillside vineyards in the Moon Mountain District AVA, where rocky volcanic soils, varying elevations, and unique vineyard exposures help shape the character of our estate-grown wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon is at the heart of what we do. Our estate is divided into individual vineyard blocks, each with its own combination of soil, elevation, sun exposure, and grape clones. This allows us to craft a collection of small-production Cabernet Sauvignons that showcase the distinct characteristics found within a single estate vineyard. We believe great wine starts in the vineyard, so we focus on thoughtful farming and letting the character of the land shine through in every bottle.

We believe great wine doesn’t need to be intimidating. We care deeply about what’s in the bottle, but wine should also be fun. We value quality, authenticity, and personal connections, and strive to create an experience that is relaxed, welcoming, and genuine.

The Moon Mountain District AVA is a wine-growing region located along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma Valley. Known for its hillside vineyards, elevations, rocky volcanic soils, and warm days, the region provides distinctive growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties.

Ty Caton Vineyards is located within the Moon Mountain District, where we farm 40 acres of hillside estate vineyards. Differences in elevation, soil, sun exposure, and vineyard blocks allow us to produce wines with distinct characteristics—even when the grapes are grown within the same estate. It’s an important part of what gives our wines their sense of place and character.