Realm Cellars

The Tempest Napa Valley Red Blend

9.510 ratings

-no 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

9.6

I’m a Tempest fan but others preferred The Bard. Young but fantastic. Could have spent more time opening but too many people for that. Magnum.

I’m a Tempest fan but others preferred The Bard. Young but fantastic. Could have spent more time opening but too many people for that. Magnum.

May 1st, 2024

9.5

Deep purple/ruby in color. Has a nose of plum sauce, and definitely bay leaves, with a hint of vanilla. On the palate this wine is bold, flavorful, and full of tannin. A full-bodied wine, it is not “forgettable” as many proclaim merlot to be. This is a BIG wine with a pleasant, lingering finish. It’s young, and will soften over time, but I still like it’s youthful vibrancy.

Deep purple/ruby in color. Has a nose of plum sauce, and definitely bay leaves, with a hint of vanilla. On the palate this wine is bold, flavorful, and full of tannin. A full-bodied wine, it is not “forgettable” as many proclaim merlot to be. This is a BIG wine with a pleasant, lingering finish. It’s young, and will soften over time, but I still like it’s youthful vibrancy.

Sep 30th, 2022

9.6

Lunch

Lunch

Jul 6th, 2022

9.5

Excellent young with decanting.

Excellent young with decanting.

Apr 17th, 2022

9.6

Drinking great early, not being overly fruit forward is a plus.

Drinking great early, not being overly fruit forward is a plus.

Jan 28th, 2022

9.6

Leo had this 2 years ago

Leo had this 2 years ago

Feb 9th, 2023

9.5

Joe had this 2 years ago

Joe had this 2 years ago

Jan 27th, 2023

9.5

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Jun 17th, 2022

9.5

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Dec 17th, 2021

9.3

Josh had this 3 years ago

Josh had this 3 years ago

Nov 6th, 2021