A vibrant and nuanced take on California Sauvignon Blanc, this 2022 offering from Acumen captures both freshness and depth.

Vineyard & Winemaking

• Crafted from organically grown grapes on steep, mountain-side vineyards (Attelas Vineyards, Atlas Peak), imparting concentration and a distinctive mountain-grown character

• A deft touch of lees aging in stainless steel (no oak influence) delivers creamy texture and mouthfeel

Aroma

Bright, expressive aromatics leap from the glass: lemongrass, Key lime, hibiscus, and fresh mint, layered with white grapefruit, gardenia, chamomile, jasmine, white peach, and exotic dragon fruit

On the Palate

Medium-bodied and crisp, it balances mouthcoating acidity with ripe citrus flavorsMeyer lemon, key lime, grapefruitunderscored by chalky minerality, white peach, pie-crust hints, and a touch of lemongrass and ginger

Finish

A clean, lengthy finish echoes with saline brightness and flinty undertones reminiscent of old-world whites, with vivid acidity and an invigorating aftertaste

Accolades & Highlights

• 90 points, Wine Enthusiast: grassy aromas and satisfying lemon, lime and greenapple flavors carried on a rather full body

• Vivino users praise its acidity, calling it comparable to top old-world whites

• Celebrated for its lees-induced richness and minerality typically found in premium New World Sauvignon Blancs

Acumens 2022 Mountainside Sauvignon Blanc is a compelling blend of Old-World structure and New World fruit. With bright citrus, floral aromas, creamy texture, and chalky minerality, it offers both elegance and potencyan ideal bottle for enthusiasts seeking nuance and charm in Napa-adjacent whites.