Realm Cellars

The Tempest Napa Valley Red Blend

9.425 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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, Onion
Top Notes For
Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.3

It's ready. Drank over three hours.

It's ready. Drank over three hours.

Feb 4th, 2017
John Martindale

Right bank blend.

Right bank blend.

Dec 25th, 2013
Bethany Lawrence

A very solid wine but I had it just tasting, without food, which was tough. About half merlot, the remainder cab and Petit Verdot.

A very solid wine but I had it just tasting, without food, which was tough. About half merlot, the remainder cab and Petit Verdot.

Jun 22nd, 2013
Jean-Francois Pelletier

Dark Ruby. Opulent nose, with plum, cherries and other red fruits. Soft palate, with integrated tannins and a tinge of acidity. Long finish.

Dark Ruby. Opulent nose, with plum, cherries and other red fruits. Soft palate, with integrated tannins and a tinge of acidity. Long finish.

Jun 17th, 2017
Jim McCusker

Fantastic! The more recent vintages are starting to get out of my price range (but kudos to Juan and the team for the awesome success), but I love the character of the older vintages. The 2009 Tempest has great balance and a pretty seamless finish. Probably at peak right now, so drink up!

Fantastic! The more recent vintages are starting to get out of my price range (but kudos to Juan and the team for the awesome success), but I love the character of the older vintages. The 2009 Tempest has great balance and a pretty seamless finish. Probably at peak right now, so drink up!

May 6th, 2017
Anna Sangiacomo

Amazing black & blue fruit ~ soft & luscious

Amazing black & blue fruit ~ soft & luscious

Mar 9th, 2017
Rob Sternthal

Chewy.

Chewy.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Anna Sangiacomo

Delicious.-Better & better as it opened up !!!

Delicious.-Better & better as it opened up !!!

Oct 31st, 2015
Michael Mcdermott

Realm the tempest 2009. Thanks to Susan who has an awesome collection and shares with family and friends! Nose is "not hot" nice cab. Very nice balance on palate tannins good for more years to come. Beautiful balance on palate, blueberry, cherry, chocolate. Awesome!

Realm the tempest 2009. Thanks to Susan who has an awesome collection and shares with family and friends! Nose is "not hot" nice cab. Very nice balance on palate tannins good for more years to come. Beautiful balance on palate, blueberry, cherry, chocolate. Awesome!

Aug 16th, 2015
Rochelle

This is just pure greatness! Full throttle and so enjoyable! Upon opening and as it sits just wonderful big flavor. Long finish , cinnamon and tobacco on nose, plum and anise and jam on palate!

This is just pure greatness! Full throttle and so enjoyable! Upon opening and as it sits just wonderful big flavor. Long finish , cinnamon and tobacco on nose, plum and anise and jam on palate!

Jul 6th, 2015