Realm Cellars

Realm Cellars

The Tempest Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of stewed plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, raisins, Indian spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, vinaigrette and peppercorn.

Full-bodied, elegant and rich, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, licorice, light black tea and eucalyptus.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 10 year old Merlot based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is drinking fantastically now, and probably drinking at its peak.

Elegant and robust at the same time. Very Complex and interesting. The nose is just gorgeous and the palate follows right behind.

Good right out of the bottle, and so much better after a couple of hours in the decanter.

Aged very nicely actually, and I really enjoyed the nose once it opened up. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

Robert Parker 95 points.

Rich and elegant. Feels like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. I love these Napa Valley Bordeaux blends, and I just love everything made by Michel Roland, the consulting winemaker here.

A blend of 62% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$180.
— 5 days ago

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Houyi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Out of the gate the nose is a bit muted, but wow what a taste! Ripe black, blue, and dark red fruit. Baking spices, milk chocolate, strong minerality. Velvety tannins and perfect balanced. All this right upon opening! Long full finish. — a month ago

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King Richard II Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

Well hello Delectable! It’s been a couple years. Hope everyone’s doing well. This magnum was tasting magnificent by the way. — 3 days ago

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The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Big wine. Very ripe red and black fruit, but of minerality. Very expressive. Very easy drinking. Tannins have softened nicely but still give a grippy mouthfeel which leads to a long finish. — a month ago

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St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

2003. Solid fill. Excellent cork. Decanted and throwing a sh*t-ton of sed. Big (but desirable) funk on the initial decant nose. Tasted after 1.5 hours and 2.5 hours open. Light medium/medium body. Dirty animal. A little brett but unusual, and fleeting, richness in the upper front gums with a touch of mint and watercress waving hello. Then, it rapidly got down to brass tacks. Dried earth, porcini mushroom and cassis. Likely another 4-5 years in this realm before switching things up. — a month ago

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The Bard Red Wine 2018

It’s a solid and emblematic Napa cab. Love what Realm is doing and their other wines really showcase their strengths. Nice red and black fruit, well balanced, nice finish. — 3 days ago

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Paul K

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@Nathan Renfro I have 2 of these and am impatiently waiting for someone to say it’s ready before diving into the first one. Any recommendation there?

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The Absurd Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

‘18 .. still young . At pop , came across tight .. but then opened up beautifully . Delicate yet structured . Amazing wine — 16 days ago

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Beckstoffer Bourn Cabernet Sauvignon

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Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Excellent Coombsville 🍷 — 2 months ago

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