2019 Far Mountain - Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Myrna Bald Mountain Vineyard
Far Mountain’s 2019 Chardonnay from Sonoma Valley marks the elegant debut of Rodrigo Soto and Mai Errazuriz—a duo whose California and Chilean wine-country pedigrees shape a bold, mountain-driven expression. Known for seeking out hard-to-reach sites, they blend fruit from two distinctly different vineyards to capture the region’s potential in a single, precise bottle. Myrna, meaning beloved, underpins this wine as a thoughtful union of terroirs and technique.
- Bald Mountain — planted in 1972 on fractured volcanic rock high in the Mayacamas range, this block is home to heritage Wente clone vines that have been dry-farmed for decades. The site’s rugged character contributes density and mineral lift to the blend.
- Thornton Vineyard — located near the base of Sonoma Mountain, these thirty-year-old vines benefit from cooler ocean air, adding brightness and contrast to the wine’s core.
The majority of the fruit comes from Bald Mountain, with a portion from Thornton Vineyard, creating a harmonious balance between depth and lift. The wine ferments with native yeast in barrel and ages for twelve months, with only a small portion of new oak to maintain the fruit’s freshness while adding subtle texture.
Tasting notes
Aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, and chalk lead into a polished palate of sliced apple, lemon rind, and stony minerals. The finish carries herbal, laurel-like spice that lingers with a confident elegance, revealing the mountain-grown character of the fruit.
Food pairing
- Seared scallops in brown butter
- Herb-roasted chicken
- Creamy risotto