In the February 19, 2026 feature “Rodrigo Soto on Far Mountain’s high elevation Sonoma wines,” The Buyer spotlights Far Mountain and winemaker Rodrigo Soto, exploring how his decades of experience across Chile and California culminated in a focused, mountain-driven project in the Moon Mountain District AVA. The story traces Soto’s journey from biodynamic pioneer in Chile to co-founder of Far Mountain in 2018, a winery dedicated to high-elevation, dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grown on rugged Sonoma sites.
The article touches on Soto’s early advocacy for organic and biodynamic viticulture, his leadership roles at Benziger, Veramonte, and Quintessa, and the intentional search that led him and Mai Errazuriz to Moon Mountain. It highlights Far Mountain’s commitment to old vines, dry farming, organic conversion with biodynamics as the long-term goal, and a tightly focused portfolio built on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Soto also shares his perspective on climate adaptation, the value of altitude, and why authenticity and relationships matter more than ever in today’s fine wine market.
It is well worth reading the full feature and Soto’s thoughtful insights HERE.
Far Mountain Wines & Highlights
Myrna Chardonnay
From Bald Mountain at 550 meters elevation, planted in 1972 on volcanic soils. Dry-farmed heritage clones deliver vibrant acidity, layered texture, and a distinctive saline note that reflects its cool, rocky mountain site.
Fission Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from 50-year-old, non-irrigated vines at Alta Vista vineyard. Deeply rooted in fractured rock, the wine shows concentrated dark fruit, firm mountain tannins, and a mineral-driven backbone shaped by elevation and dry farming.
