Far Mountain Far Mountain Montecillo Csbernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml

Named for the property, the 2022 Montecillo has a light wild edge that adds a good level of character to the wine, with minty wild herbs, lavender perfume, pine needles, and cassis. Full-bodied, it’s quite a jump above the other Far Mountain wines in this vintage and was the highlight of this tasting. It’s gorgeously built, with velvety richness covering its more mountainous earth notes, and it has fantastic evenness and freshness, with a great sense of place. I highly recommend that readers check out this wine. Drink 2025-2050.

Aromas of black plum, licorice, cracked pepper and flowers drive the nose of this Cabernet from a historic high elevation vineyard. The palate is layered with flavors of dusty cherry, cocoa powder, spiced plum compote, fresh flowers, and graphite that linger on and on and on. This needs time to unfold properly, best from 2030 on.

This wine is all about perfumed lift, with aromas of luscious blue, black and red fruit and touches of dried flowers, graphite and ferric earth. The palate is tightly wound with mouthwatering tannins and a rounded, silky mouthfeel. Such a delightful wine with so much purity of fruit. The premier release of this wine from a newly famed vineyard. Lovely. Drink or hold.

An expressive red, with an up-front mix of boysenberry and açaí compote flavors backed by violet, anise and apple wood notes that help fill in on the finish. Shows a slightly firm edge but still offers better energy and tension than most do in this vintage. Drink now through 2031. 237 cases made.