Acumen

Mountainside "RB" Right Bank Red Blend

9.32 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Shay A
9.4

Date night out with my bride before she begins a new year of teaching kindergarteners next week. Best Italian BYOB in Fort Worth and it's not even close!

This is now my 3rd Acumen wine, and all have been very good. I first had the Mountain Side Red, then the Cab Franc, and now this "Right Bank" red (69% CF, 29% Merlot, 2% Cab). This has been my favorite of the three. In the glass, it has a ruby red core but it grows to almost black as it gets to the perimeter. Very aromatic, with ripe blackberries, birch wood and white pepper. Smooth entry. Extremely lush fruit as it coats the palate. Medium bodied. I get this violet/purple tart on the finish, alongside a hint of hibiscus and cola.
@Henrik Poulsen , this was fantastic!

Date night out with my bride before she begins a new year of teaching kindergarteners next week. Best Italian BYOB in Fort Worth and it's not even close!

This is now my 3rd Acumen wine, and all have been very good. I first had the Mountain Side Red, then the Cab Franc, and now this "Right Bank" red (69% CF, 29% Merlot, 2% Cab). This has been my favorite of the three. In the glass, it has a ruby red core but it grows to almost black as it gets to the perimeter. Very aromatic, with ripe blackberries, birch wood and white pepper. Smooth entry. Extremely lush fruit as it coats the palate. Medium bodied. I get this violet/purple tart on the finish, alongside a hint of hibiscus and cola.
@Henrik Poulsen , this was fantastic!

Aug 19th, 2017
Henrik Poulsen

14% ABV.
69% CF, 29% ME, 2% CS

14% ABV.
69% CF, 29% ME, 2% CS

Jan 28th, 2018
Joan Ziegler

Big yet smooth. Great for celebrating Christmas! Great holiday times in Palo Alto

Big yet smooth. Great for celebrating Christmas! Great holiday times in Palo Alto

Dec 26th, 2022
Henrik Poulsen

2013 "RB" (Right Bank Blend).
69% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
14.2% alc.

2013 "RB" (Right Bank Blend).
69% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
14.2% alc.

Nov 8th, 2015