Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Realm Cellars |
Label Name: | The Bard Proprietary Blend |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.6% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 81%, Merlot 14%, Petit Verdot 5% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99 pts; James Suckling 98 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97 pts; Vinous 96 pts
Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blueberry and plum with violet, graphite, cocoa and exotic spice. Full-bodied and silky, cashmere-like tannins, bright freshness and a long, floral-spice finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, soy-braised short ribs (kalbi jjim).
Production Method
Lot-by-lot fermentation with extended maceration; malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels (mix of new and seasoned) for ~18–22 months; blended from ~20 lots then bottled.
Vineyard Info
Founded in 2002 by Juan Mercado and Wendell Laidley; winemaker Benoit Touquette. Realm sources premium Napa sites (Blair, Houyi, Dr. Crane, Moonracer, Larkmead) and is known for Cabernet-led collector wines.