2020 Fission Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Mountain

• Style: Volcanic mountain Cabernet, silky & mineral
• Taste: Ripe black fruits, earthy depth, velvety tannins
• Food: Roasted beef, game, aged cheese, braised dishes
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14–17°C, decant 30 mins, drink now or age 8–10 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ripe black fruits meet earthy mineral character in a glass of genuine refinement. The 2020 Fission delivers velvety tannins and sappy concentration without aggression—a silky structure that flows seamlessly across the mid-palate, finishing with power and length that speaks to the half-a-century-old vines and volcanic bedrock beneath.

The Winery — Far Mountain

Founded three years ago by winemakers Rodrigo Soto and Mai Errazuriz, Far Mountain emerged from decades of experience across leading California estates. The couple recognised exceptional potential in remote Sonoma Valley mountain pockets and established their project on that conviction. The 2020 vintage was destemmed to whole berries, fermented with minimal intervention, and aged a year in mostly older French oak (27% new only)—an approach of deliberate restraint that mirrors Pinot Noir winemaking. Cool nights and temperate conditions through mid-September harvest captured the rare balance of extraordinary freshness alongside concentration, a hallmark of their philosophy and craft.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this serious California expression with roasted or braised beef, game birds, or aged cheese—a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring. Its refined tannins and layered character sit comfortably alongside the rest of our Sonoma Valley selection and represent some of the finest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon we've found from United States producers working at this level. An invitation to explore what else emerges from this remarkable vineyard site.