Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.8

Nice bottle, wouldn’t pay what Realm is trying to sell it for now that they bought out the vineyard, but under $200.00 is about right.
The T5 is their most premium Cabernet Sauvignon – always 100% varietal it is hand-picked from vines growing in their tiny vineyard. This wine ages in special Taransaud (the cooper) barrels for 2 years. These are rare barrels, this is rare wine indeed as only 100 six-bottle cases are produced annually. The wood is from trees that were planted during the time of Louis XIV (he was the King of France from 1643 until he died in 1715) and only the best French coopers are allowed to work with this wood. The staves are seasoned for a remarkable 5 years before being assembled (up to 3 years is more the norm for oak barrels being used for aging wine).
Don’t get me wrong, this is No Dominus or Ridge Montebello. More of a Schrader or well aged Chappellet. Or the previously Realm Style. I needed to mix it up today.

— 4 years ago

Jeff Williams

9.0

Great as usual — 6 years ago

with Lara

Perrine M Ryan

10

As of now my favorite! — 7 years ago

Stacy

9.0

This garnet colored wine is dry, firm in texture and a mix of blackberry and cherry. I’m not tasting blueberry, as others may. It’s excellent and pairs well with beef and cheese. — 8 years ago

Sharon B

9.3

Great Cab Franc for this wonderful Mother’s Day! Lots of jammy fruit, slightly tannic. Needs a longer decant but I was too anxious! Cheers! 🍷💐 — 8 years ago

Kate Hufnagel

8.9

Wine #3. paired with a creamy salmon. Admittedly the first few sips were not great (possibly because I have an adversion to Chardonnay; or maybe I needed the wine to warm up). The pairing was spot-on but not my favorite wine on its own. — 9 years ago

Erica Gamble

9.2

Full, earthy, balanced. — 5 years ago

Emily Hasty

10

Drink this one again — 5 years ago

with Karen

Eric Urbani

9.1

Pairs well with the Killers half time show — 6 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

I can't get the palate. But it's good — 6 years ago

Hayden B. Oothout

9.0

It is simply amazing how well this wine has held up for 20 years considering it’s a Zinfandel. There is still plenty of fruit and structure. Some of the fruit is muted, but the color was on point and still pretty clear. — 7 years ago

Lyn Farmer

8.9

I really enjoyed this affordable roussanne - nice lemony fruit with a silky texture and a solid undercurrent of minerality. Good acid/fruit balance. Tired of chardonnay? This is just the ticket for a delicious summer quaff — 8 years ago

Rich Muller

9.0

Jill really liked. — 8 years ago

Amber Lynne

9.1

Lovely, fruit forward with dark fruits, nicely balanced tannins — 5 years ago

Brett Owens

8.9

Very good for price — 5 years ago

Nurse Mike

9.0

Well first off the was the 2012 vintage Syrah not merlot. Its a decent wine, good body. Dry finish. The original price I believe is 38 dollars and for that price there are other alternative wines that provide more of an experience. However, if there you can find this wine for the mid 20 dollar range it would be very good price and well worth the money. — 6 years ago

Rick Campbell

9.8

Very smooth and very good... especially for the price. — 7 years ago

Chris Durall

9.0

Battery Steele Brewing Avalon. Triple Dry Hopped Double IPA. 7.5% ABV. Wow, a triple double! The Boston Celtics will be jealous. Lol. — 7 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

Lovely cherry color and cherry, raspberry and a complex earthy note on nose and palate. Great length - very satisfying pilot in A well-balanced, fruity style. Great finesse — 8 years ago

Jim Restrepo

9.3

Mild fruit forward that opens up nicely after an hour — 9 years ago