Far Mountain is a visionary project dedicated to crafting wines of profound depth and tension from some of the most dramatic, high-altitude vineyards in Sonoma County. The heart of this bottling is the historic Montecillo Vineyard, nestled high in the rugged terrain of the Moon Mountain District. Planted in the 1960s, these dry-farmed, old vines grow out of fractured volcanic soils at elevations reaching nearly 1,800 feet above the valley floor. Far Mountain treats this rare site with absolute reverence, working by hand to coax out a style of Cabernet Sauvignon that favors aromatic precision and classical structure over raw, jammy power.

The 2022 "Montecillo" Cabernet Sauvignon captures the intense, wild energy of mountain fruit while maintaining a remarkably sophisticated, old-school polish. The grapes were picked carefully to preserve their natural acidity before undergoing fermentation with native yeasts. The wine was then aged patiently in French oak barrels, with a conservative use of new wood to ensure the volcanic signature of the site is never obscured. The 2022 vintage yielded a wine of monumental focus, delivering a tight-knit and chiseled palate that beautifully contrasts dark, concentrated mountain fruit with a refined, savory complexity.

Why You’ll Love it

• This is a stellar alternative for lovers of old-school, collector-level Napa Valley Cabernet, showing a distinct sense of mountain structure and lift.

• The 2022 vintage yields incredible flavor intensity, offering a core of blackcurrants, dark plums, and wild blackberries that feels pure and energetic.

• It features a complex savory bouquet filled with crushed gravel, graphite, fresh cedar, tobacco leaf, and an underlying hint of dried sage.

• The palate is broad and structured, showing firm, chiseled tannins and a striking line of acidity that ensures a beautifully long life ahead.

• It offers a captivating combination of new-world fruit depth and old-world structure, making it a compelling centerpiece for any fine wine collection.

How To Serve It

• Serve this wine at a cool room temperature between 62°F and 65°F to allow the tight, dark fruit profile and structural elements to stay in perfect harmony.

• Given its young mountain pedigree, we strongly recommend a generous two-hour decant to let the structural tannins relax and unlock the deep aromatics.

• Use a wide, large-bowled Bordeaux glass to give this massive, layered wine plenty of surface area to breathe and stretch its wings.

• This iron-fisted, velvety red requires equally rich dishes, making it a perfect match for a prime ribeye steak, roasted venison, or slow-braised short ribs.