Realm Cellars

The Falstaff Napa Valley Red

9.456 ratings
9.413 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.5

Really in the zone

Really in the zone

Nov 27th, 2021
Al Shikoh

dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; black cherries, blackberries, chocolate, violets, potting soil, tobacco; juicy, ripe dark fruit, incredible mid-palate density and length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannins, 14.6% ABV; blend of 63% Cabernet Franc sourced primarily from Oakville near Rudd and Dalla Valle and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from To Kalon Vineyard; $150

dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; black cherries, blackberries, chocolate, violets, potting soil, tobacco; juicy, ripe dark fruit, incredible mid-palate density and length; full bodied, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannins, 14.6% ABV; blend of 63% Cabernet Franc sourced primarily from Oakville near Rudd and Dalla Valle and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from To Kalon Vineyard; $150

Sep 11th, 2020
James Forsyth

Pepper

Pepper

Oct 24th, 2019
James Forsyth

Cherry

Cherry

Oct 24th, 2019
James Forsyth

Cough syrup, dark cherry

Cough syrup, dark cherry

Oct 24th, 2019
James Forsyth

Violets

Violets

Oct 24th, 2019
James Forsyth

Thin.

Thin.

Oct 24th, 2019
James Forsyth

Vanilla and raspberry cream

Vanilla and raspberry cream

Oct 24th, 2019
Bill Bender

Bordeaux blend from mag. Noticeable structure and prowess, all kinds of black fruit and depth. Still drinking young.

Bordeaux blend from mag. Noticeable structure and prowess, all kinds of black fruit and depth. Still drinking young.

Apr 8th, 2018
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Inaugural vintage of the Falstaff bottling from Realm. Around 75% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet red with some bricking on the edges. Lovely and complex nose with cassis, forrest floor, leather, a little green pepper and some gamey notes. Cassis carries through on the palate with soft dark fruits and some woody notes. Even a bit of tomato. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Well integrated and long finish. Drink till 2023.

Inaugural vintage of the Falstaff bottling from Realm. Around 75% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet red with some bricking on the edges. Lovely and complex nose with cassis, forrest floor, leather, a little green pepper and some gamey notes. Cassis carries through on the palate with soft dark fruits and some woody notes. Even a bit of tomato. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Well integrated and long finish. Drink till 2023.

Feb 4th, 2017