The Drinks Business contributor Roger Morris highlighted Far Mountain and Winemaker Rodrigo Soto in his feature, “Why Winemakers Are Landing on Moon Mountain,” following a recent seminar hosted at the VINTUS office. The article explores the Moon Mountain District AVA, a rugged, high-elevation region in Sonoma County known for its volcanic soils and old-vine vineyards, which is attracting a new wave of winemakers blending tradition with innovation.
Morris emphasizes the area’s growing reputation for producing distinctive, age-worthy wines that rival those from neighboring Napa Valley. Far Mountain’s Rodrigo Soto is among the winemakers drawn to Moon Mountain’s unique terroir, noting the region’s Cabernet Sauvignons offer a structure reminiscent of Napa’s best. He adds, “I see the same criteria for excellence happening on Moon Mountain that has been happening in Napa Valley.”
Morris states Far Mountain’s 2021 ‘Fission’ Cabernet Sauvignon, from the dry-farmed Alta Vista Vineyard, delivers layers of blackcurrant, blueberry, and crushed rock with firm structure and freshness—an elegant expression of Moon Mountain’s terroir.
Soto’s focus on biodynamic farming and low-intervention methods reflects a growing movement in Moon Mountain to showcase the region’s unique character through sustainable, hands-off winemaking. Read the full story HERE
