Acumen, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

 This offering wears its “Mountainside” moniker well, with a rustic vibe from start to finish.  That “rustic" not a knock on the wine at all, but rather a reference to the structural makeup that holds the fruit character on your palate for a good long time.  If you like that rustic edge, feel free to crack into this early – there is plenty of fruit character to balance the tannins.   If you prefer a little less, just tuck this away for five to ten years – it will come down the “mountain” dimension of its style.  Contains 5% Merlot and 3% Malbec.