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.