Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.413 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

inky dark purple; somewhat muted, cassis, anise, red currants, violets, pencil shavings; very concentrated, red and black fruits, fine grained tannins, medium acidity, 14.6% ABV; blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; very young, still one of my favorite Realm wines; $110

inky dark purple; somewhat muted, cassis, anise, red currants, violets, pencil shavings; very concentrated, red and black fruits, fine grained tannins, medium acidity, 14.6% ABV; blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; very young, still one of my favorite Realm wines; $110

Jan 3rd, 2020
Brandon T

Excellent bottle. Darker fruits and smooth as glass after a 2 hour decant.

Excellent bottle. Darker fruits and smooth as glass after a 2 hour decant.

Dec 24th, 2022
Nathan Renfro

Dark ruby. Decanted 30min, needs to open up a bit tight out of the bottle. Opens up very nicely. Dark fruit - cassis, blackberry, black cherry and maybe not of blueberry. Oak. Grippy tannins and nice finish. Always a good night when a bottle of Realm is opened.

Dark ruby. Decanted 30min, needs to open up a bit tight out of the bottle. Opens up very nicely. Dark fruit - cassis, blackberry, black cherry and maybe not of blueberry. Oak. Grippy tannins and nice finish. Always a good night when a bottle of Realm is opened.

Nov 22nd, 2022
Nathan Renfro

Inky dark purple. Solid fruit. Short decant all that is needed but this wine sings after an hour plus. Ripe blackberry and plum, some black cherry. Solid acidic backbone with medium tannins. Smooth chocolate finish. This wine is a gem of a deal from Realm.

Inky dark purple. Solid fruit. Short decant all that is needed but this wine sings after an hour plus. Ripe blackberry and plum, some black cherry. Solid acidic backbone with medium tannins. Smooth chocolate finish. This wine is a gem of a deal from Realm.

Nov 20th, 2021
Joe Flo

Still a young puppy should only improve with more aging.

Still a young puppy should only improve with more aging.

Jul 5th, 2021
Joe Flo

Young but delicious should improve with time.

Young but delicious should improve with time.

Jan 26th, 2021
Rob Wilson

Merry Christmas to me! Wow! Fantastic wine!

Merry Christmas to me! Wow! Fantastic wine!

Dec 24th, 2019
David

David had this 2 years ago

David had this 2 years ago

Oct 27th, 2021
Michael Patrone

Michael had this 3 years ago

Michael had this 3 years ago

May 13th, 2021
Erik Barner

Erik had this 3 years ago

Erik had this 3 years ago

Dec 27th, 2020