Erba Mountainside Vineyards produces this premium Cabernet Sauvignon from their 20-acre mountainside estate vineyard located at 1100-1500 feet elevation on Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. The wine is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, crafted initially by renowned winemaker Denis Malbec (2010-2012) and subsequently by Russell Bevan (2012-present). This full-bodied wine features aromas of cassis, black fruits, earth, and bay leaf, with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, and spice. The palate reveals notes of black plum, mashed blueberries, lavender, pencil box, espresso, black pepper, leather, red apple skins, dried cherries, bell pepper, clove, nutmeg, olive, smoked herbs, and vanilla, finishing with smooth, grippy tannins. The wine exhibits a mountain style character with old world-esque notes of cedar and cigar funk, balanced with fruit-forward California richness. With an ABV of 14.6%, this wine pairs excellently with beef, lamb, pork, venison, and rich, savory dishes. Professional ratings average 9.3 points, with critics praising its age-worthiness and exceptional value for a Napa Valley mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.