2021 Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District 750 ml

Far Mountain named Vinous "Emerging Producer of the Year" (PDF attached in tech sheet area. 

Unique Terroir: Moon Mountain District is located in Sonoma County, where the vineyards are planted on steep, rocky slopes at high elevations. This rugged terrain, combined with volcanic soils, imparts a distinctive minerality and intensity to the wines. The altitude also helps produce cooler temperatures, which preserve the wine's acidity and freshness, giving it a balanced and vibrant character.

Concentration and Power: Thanks to the region's harsh conditions and limited water availability, the vines struggle, resulting in lower yields but more concentrated fruit. This leads to a wine with bold flavors, deep complexity, and great aging potential, while still maintaining elegance and structure.

Winemaking Philosophy: Far Mountain focuses on minimal intervention and expressing the purity of the fruit. The Fission Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a sophisticated balance between fruit richness, earthy undertones, and polished tannins, which reflect both the terroir and careful winemaking approach.

Balanced Structure: The combination of bright acidity and firm tannins, paired with intense fruit flavors, makes this wine stand out. It has the power of a Napa Valley Cabernet but with a distinct Sonoma edge, marked by freshness and elegance, making it age-worthy yet approachable.