Acumen Mountainside 2019 is a Napa Valley red from Acumen, the winery known for its organically farmed vineyards on Atlas Peak in the Vaca Mountains. The 2019 blends 77% Cabernet Sauvignon with 19% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, bottled at 14.5% ABV.
Mountain fruit gives wines of concentration and fine structure, and the Mountainside bottling captures that character in an approachable style, aged in new French oak.
The 2019 opens with inviting cherry and black currant, hints of vanilla, sage and clove, with violets, white pepper, old cedar and blackberry developing in the glass, and red plums and flowery spice on the palate.
2019 was a highly rated vintage in Napa Valley, and the Mountainside earned 95 points from The Tasting Panel.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cherry and black currant with vanilla, sage, clove and violets.
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Palate: Red plums, blackberry and spice, with white pepper and old cedar.
Specifications
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Producer: Acumen
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Vintage: 2019
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Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
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Ageing: New French oak
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Region: Napa Valley, California
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ABV: 14.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Decant for an hour and serve at about 60 to 65°F. It pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, lamb, mushroom dishes and hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in Acumen Mountainside 2019?
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.
Where is it from?
Napa Valley, California.
How should I serve it?
Decant for an hour and serve slightly below room temperature.
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