The Tempest Red Bordeaux Blend

Blue fruit with a touch of red, leathery, dried herbs, black soil, rock, coffee, charred barrels boarding in caramel, chocolate notes, med acid and tannins.

Soft, creamy and delicious

Distressed that I like this so much because it’s a wee bit pricy to be drinking regularly. I feel kinda basic, like, this is mostly Merlot and it’s yummmmmy! And rich. And purple velvet that you are drinking in purple rain that is actually just you pouring a bucket of yummy yummy Merlot on your head. Okay I’m not doing that but it would give a whole new meaning to shower wine,

Lovely nose. Dark purple. Ripe plum, black cherry, dark fruit. Soft tannins, but needs air time. And prob needs several more years in bottle. Nice supple finish.

Needs some air

Medium to deep ruby with aromas of blackberries and blueberries with fig and leather. Maybe a bit of toffee in there, as well. Very well balanced with bold, juicy fruit bursting across the palate. Tannins and acidity are integrated perfectly over the long, flavorful finish. So much to offer in this wine. To me, this ‘15 is drinking perfectly right now.

Nose fantastic but needs way more time.

My goodness this wine surprised! Not that surprising since every Realm I’ve had has been incredible. But at the lower end of their prices, wow. Gorgeous merlot/cab blend. Super super smooth. Silky tannins, gorgeous dark fruit. So easy to drink. Perfect minerality, so well integrated. Nothing but praise for this wine. Only wish I had more in the cellar!

Goooooooooddddddd Sh!t!!!!

Damn tasty. Heftier than a Pomerol, with more leather and coffee.