Just cracking the limit for variety specific labeling with 14 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 percent Merlot in the mix, this producer wisely lets the Cabernet Franc name take top billing anyway as it reflects the core personality of the wine. The combination of Cabernet Franc’s red fruit tones with Atlas Peak’s signature minerality makes for a delightful combination, with rich oak spice adding depth without smothering the primary characteristics. As this ages and the structure mellows it will become a serious beauty, and a cellar trophy you would be wise to add to your collection.
Acumen PEAK, Atlas Peak – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2021
By Rich Cook