Acumen Wines

98 points - The Tasting Panel

"...after tasting the majestic fruit that comes off this mountain estate at 1,600 feet in elevation, we can attest to its brilliance. While diamonds and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes belong to different realms, one of natural beauty and the other of sensory experience, they each hold a special place in esteemed value. Stunning aromas of s’mores over a campfire lead to blackberries and violets bursting out of the ground, sharing space in an herb garden. Rocky, ashy mineral tones persist, aligned with plum skin tannins. This is a luscious red, ever-changing in the glass."

97 points - Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter

“Delivers both power and elegance. Polished tannins support the medium- to full-bodied framework, making this wine incredibly enticing and approachable. Black and blue fruits dominate, layered with lavish mountain garrigue, salted dark chocolate and crunchy currant fruit. The mid-palate builds with impressive density and tension, leading to a long, expressive finish that’s marked by sage, coriander, white pepper and ironstone minerality. A remarkable showing."

97 points, Lisa Perotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Combining the power of Edcora Vineyard with the grace of Attelas, this alluring wine offers sweet and spicy aromas of cassis, black currant, flashy oak spice, cedar, roasted coffee and anise. On the rich, mouth-coating palate, fine-grained tannins frame the lush dark berry flavors, with hints of clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean emerging on the long, complex finish.

95 points, Owen Bargreen, OwenBargreen.com

The 2022 ‘PEAK’ Cabernet Franc is a gorgeous edition of this wine by winemaker Phillip Titus that has small portions Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in. This is plump and round on the mouth with red bell pepper and creosote tones that mingle well with garrigue, dark currants and good underlying verve considering the heat of the vintage. Full-bodied and already nicely evolved, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years.

94 points - The Tasting Panel

“This Sauvignon Blanc is elegance incarnate, teeming with aristocratic charm. Hints of marmalade, thyme, and lime blend seamlessly. Evocative of chalky stone, with tart citrus and a tangy finish, the palate presents a rhythm of flavors that peak and cascade with a musical grace.”

A delicious accompaniment for warmer weather, our Acumen Sparkling Rosé is beautifully expressive. On the nose, delicate rose petals are interwoven with fresh summer berries. The palate is lively with vibrant acidity, lending definition to layers of wild berries, citrus zest, and mineral undertones.