
2021 Far Mountain "Amotus - Alta Vista Vineyard" Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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Jeb Dunnuck
Meaning "of elevation" in Latin, the 2021 Amotus is from a small parcel at the top of a rocky terrace and offers aromas of fresh leather, pine resin, fresh tobacco leaf, rocky earth, and black plum compote,. It’s fleshy and full, with more chewy richness, ripe tannins, and a hearty feel without feeling heavy. It has a good deal of extract but remains fully dry. It was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and spent its second year in 1000-liter foudre. Drink 2026-2046.
Price: $99.95
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Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Amotus emerges from a single block in Alta Vista. Bright, punchy and savory, it is a quintessential Moon Mountain Cabernet. Chalk, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks, sage and dried herbs meld into a core of red-toned fruit. Readers will find a Cabernet that emphasizes mineral-driven persistence and tension more than size.
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Review Date: 05/2026
Email PhilipIf you like mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, you must discover Far Mountain Winery, run by husband and wife winemaking team Mai Errazuriz and Rodrigo Soto. Their specialty is "dramatic wines from dramatic sites." All single vineyard wines from Sonoma Valley and the Moon Mountain District (on the border between Napa and Sonoma) you get beautiful concentration balanced by high elevation acidity. From the Alta Vista Vineyard on Moon Mountain, the Amotus is, in Rodrigo's words, their "Grand Cru" and it tastes like it! 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak for a year, 40%-50% new, followed by 10–12 months in 1,000–2,000 liter foudres "for integration". A seemingly endless reservoir of plush red and black fruit, tobacco, pine needles, new leather, graphite, and mint. This is a big tannic mountain wine that delivers on its unique terroir! Exceptional, and still a baby! Only 1440 bottles produced so grab this artisanal gem while you can!
Product Details
Origin: Sonoma County, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Alcohol Content: 14%
SKU: #2003883

