Napa Valley, California, USA
A tannic monster with so much potential. Riveting presentation.
A tannic monster with so much potential. Riveting presentation.
Mar 31st, 2024
12’ Realm Bard
Purple color & gorgeous notes of spring flowers, blueberries.
The palate is rich & expansive, with layers of dark berry, espresso underscored by silky tannins(typical Realm)that carry through to a lingering, almost Black Forest cake -liqueur-like finish?!?Guessing 100% new oak. No need to rush & open one.
12’ Realm Bard
Purple color & gorgeous notes of spring flowers, blueberries.
The palate is rich & expansive, with layers of dark berry, espresso underscored by silky tannins(typical Realm)that carry through to a lingering, almost Black Forest cake -liqueur-like finish?!?Guessing 100% new oak. No need to rush & open one.
Prior notes apply.
Excellent wine. Always presents well.
Prior notes apply.
Excellent wine. Always presents well.
This fairly shutdown at this point. It better futures lies ahead 10 years from now. The fruits are; ripe, lush and ruby. Dry powdery tannins. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark chocolate, coco powder, touch of mint, baking spices galore, soft, shuttle earthiness with purple florals.
This fairly shutdown at this point. It better futures lies ahead 10 years from now. The fruits are; ripe, lush and ruby. Dry powdery tannins. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark chocolate, coco powder, touch of mint, baking spices galore, soft, shuttle earthiness with purple florals.
Aug 17th, 2019
Doesn’t quite have the density or concentration of the ‘14 bottling. Blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. 14.6% ABV. $110.
Doesn’t quite have the density or concentration of the ‘14 bottling. Blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. 14.6% ABV. $110.
Feb 6th, 2019
I know wine preferences are subjective, but I found this to be super disappointing. Perhaps my expectations were too high, perhaps it was an off bottle, maybe I opened it too soon, or perhaps Saturn wasn’t aligned with Venus - who knows - but I’ve had prior vintages that blew me away but not this one (which everyone seems to love?). Don’t get me wrong, it’s good, just not sing it from the mountain top good to me.
I know wine preferences are subjective, but I found this to be super disappointing. Perhaps my expectations were too high, perhaps it was an off bottle, maybe I opened it too soon, or perhaps Saturn wasn’t aligned with Venus - who knows - but I’ve had prior vintages that blew me away but not this one (which everyone seems to love?). Don’t get me wrong, it’s good, just not sing it from the mountain top good to me.
Sep 9th, 2018
Haven't had the privilege to try older Realm's, so this was a treat. At 10-yrs old, this seems to be drinking on the backside of its window. Not overly voluptuous or dominant in any one fruit, just a harmonious blend of red and black fruits mixed with cedar. Extremely easy and enjoyable to drink.
Haven't had the privilege to try older Realm's, so this was a treat. At 10-yrs old, this seems to be drinking on the backside of its window. Not overly voluptuous or dominant in any one fruit, just a harmonious blend of red and black fruits mixed with cedar. Extremely easy and enjoyable to drink.
Aug 26th, 2017
