Loud, generous, rich. — 5 months ago
Been a big fan of Nine Suns for years. This was first bottle of Realm’s Houyi vineyard I’ve tried from my cellar. I believe ‘13 was Realm’s first year with Houyi fruit. The nose is incredible. With an hour decant, the wine is silky and seductive. The fruit is perfectly matched by the tannins and acidity. Everything working together perfectly. The fruit is bold and black, lovely minerality. Just an incredible mouthfeel. Nice finish. Next time I have this ‘13 I’ll have to have it side by side with a Nine Suns ‘13. This is drinking fantastic right now. — 3 months ago
After about 30 minutes it tastes better. Let it sit. Nice vino — 11 days ago
Great value and style — 3 months ago
Dark Ark- very good right out of the bottle without decanting. — 6 months ago
Tom Garland
1 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A remarkable medium dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: addictive notes of blackberry, loamy earth, eucalyptus, floral, pencil shavings. Taste: creamy, rich mouthcoating wine with dark cherry, cedar, dried herbs, glycerin, and a medium plus tobacco/licorice finish. YUM! — 6 days ago