The 2021 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon from Far Mountain is a thoughtful interpretation of mountain-influenced Sonoma terroir, crafted under the direction of winemaker Theresa Heredia. Heredia, whose résumé includes shaping the stylistic identity of Napa icon Joseph Phelps Vineyards—particularly the celebrated Insignia—brings a philosophy rooted in restraint, balance, and vineyard transparency. At Far Mountain, the project focuses on high-elevation sites throughout Sonoma that emphasize structure and aromatic precision over the heavier, ultra-ripe style sometimes associated with California Cabernet. The 2021 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from hillside vineyards across Sonoma County, where elevations, fractured volcanic soils, and cooling Pacific influences create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 growing season was notably dry and produced smaller berries with concentrated phenolics, resulting in wines with remarkable intensity and freshness. In the glass, the wine opens with classic Cabernet markers—cassis, black cherry, and dark plum—interwoven with graphite, bay leaf, and crushed rock minerality. Heredia’s restrained oak program and careful extraction emphasize structural clarity: finely knit tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lifted aromatic profile that leans toward a more Bordeaux-inspired elegance rather than overt opulence.

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