Farella
Rudius
Kaley Elizabeth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Farella-Park Vineyards
Estate Bottled "Coombsville Divide" Merlot 2019
2019 vintage. Great, lean leathery, earthy nose. Medium body. Excellent QPR. Haven't been selling much merlot lately so tough to get too agitated/excited but this was dynamite. 04.09.25. — a year ago
Hunnicutt
Cutt Fearless Red Blend 2018
Just a small blend of dry creek zin, kick ranch syrah, farella merlot, malbec, cab, and of course Pinot. Easy drinking wine for summer sipping. Baking spices come out in full force on opening but mellow out with some air — 5 years ago
Di Costanzo
Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Massimo & Erin have developed an amazing collection of stunning wines! — 16 days ago
Realm Cellars
The Fidelio Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Realm Cellars – Fidelio – Sauvignon Blanc – 2022
Farella Vineyard – Coombsville AVA – Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A site-driven Sauvignon Blanc sourced from Farella, Realm Cellars’ cool-climate estate vineyard in Coombsville. The 2022 vintage marks the beginning of Fidelio as a fully realized expression of Realm’s white-wine vision. Fermented and aged using three distinct vessels, neutral oak demi-muids, concrete eggs, and terracotta amphoras, each contributing texture, purity, and layered complexity. A wine built on refinement, precision, and thoughtful vineyard innovation.
Aromas & Flavors
Vivid green lemon zest, lime blossom, and fresh citrus oils lead the aromatics, followed by white peach, subtle herbal tones, crushed stone, and saline minerality. As it opens, hints of fennel, wet chalk, and delicate floral notes emerge, revealing remarkable depth for Sauvignon Blanc.
Mouthfeel
Textural and composed, with a broad yet energetic palate. The concrete and amphora components add tension and grip, while neutral oak lends quiet roundness without overt wood influence. Bright acidity carries the wine seamlessly through the mid-palate into a long, focused, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled branzino, halibut with citrus beurre blanc, roasted chicken with herbs, shellfish, goat cheese, or vegetable-forward dishes featuring fennel, asparagus, or fresh herbs.
Verdict
A serious, intellectual Sauvignon Blanc that blurs the line between white and red wine drinkers. Fidelio captures Realm’s ethos of richness and freshness coexisting in perfect balance. A benchmark Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc with depth, intent, and longevity.
Did You Know?
To refine fruit exposure, Realm introduced cross arms in the vineyard to create dappled light around the fruit zone, an uncommon but deliberate technique that enhances phenolic maturity while preserving freshness in this cool Coombsville site.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is a white wine for red wine lovers. A 100% Sauvignon Blanc that took me to the next level of Napa Sauvignon Blanc. I had to pause, my brain went into overdrive. Ridiculously delicious, layered, and precise, with electric green lemon zest energy and impeccable balance. Serious stuff. — 6 months ago
Di Costanzo
Caldwell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Di Costanzo is good but I didn’t like this as much as the ‘17 Farella Vineyard.
— 9 months ago
Realm Cellars
The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014
An excellent wine (although I prefer the Realm Farella from this vintage). Deep purple color and full-bodied. Blackberries, currants, black olives, and a hint of tobacco. — 10 months ago
Farella Vineyards
Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Coombsville is an exciting AVA within Napa for cool climate Cab. The Farella vineyard shows a more herbaceous side than most others from the valley floor. The nose has eucalyptus, violets, and fresh wild berries. Full bodied, ripe tannins, robust structure. Very well made Napa Cab. — 4 years ago
Joe Flo
This week I’ll do a Realm tasting of different wines. — 10 days ago