Far Mountain
Amotus Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Moon District and Sonoma County
Far Mountain Amotus Cabernet Sauvignon is the pinnacle expression of the Alta Vista Vineyard in Moon Mountain, sourced from its oldest, dry-farmed vines planted in 1971. Grown in a dramatic south-facing amphitheater of volcanic basalt and fractured granite, the site’s varied exposures and elevations yield a wine of extraordinary depth and complexity. Only the top 7 barrels are selected for Amotus, which ages 12 months in barrel and another year in foudre. The result is a powerful, finely structured Cabernet with precision, texture, and a clear sense of place.
VINTAGE
The 2022 Moon Mountain vintage was shaped by limited rainfall, leading to a slightly earlier harvest and lower yields. This resulted in intensely concentrated flavors and deep color. Consistent summer weather preserved acidity, ensuring freshness and balance in the wines. The combination of ripe fruit, structure, and vibrancy suggests wines with both immediate appeal and strong aging potential. Overall, 2022 delivered a powerful yet well-balanced vintage with great depth.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Moon District and Sonoma County
Alcohol
14%
Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck - July 2, 2025 "The 2022 Amotus was also tasted alongside the 2021 and offers a slightly more integrated and autumnal feel in its notes of baked red plum, turned earth, and worn leather. The palate is true to the vintage, with more plushness of tannins and a rounder feel, but it’s not hot, and its good underlying ripe acidity keeps things together. It has nerve and tension but will likely drink well over the coming 12 or more years."
Vinous - February 1, 2025 "The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Amotus, a selection from Alta Vista, is redolent of crushed red berry fruit, spice, blood orange, mint, cedar and pipe tobacco. Aromatic and delicate in feel, the 2022 has plenty to offer. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet all the elements are nicely put together."
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