Acumen
Acumen produces wines from Napa Valley's North Coast region, where cool nights and well-drained soils favor structured red varietals. The winery's portfolio centers on Bordeaux and Rhône grapes, with Cabernet Franc emerging as a signature expression. The Mountainside Cabernet Franc, rated 94 by prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter, demonstrates the varietal's capacity for depth and complexity in this terroir. Peak Red, a Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon blend rated 93, balances richness with restraint. The Mountainside Red, a Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot blend rated 91, rounds out a focused range built on dark fruit, tannin structure, and the mineral character typical of Napa Valley's premium sites.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter