Offers that rare combo of power and finesse, with bold aromas of blackberry and spicy mocha opening to supple, beautifully structured flavors of currant, espresso and olive that tighten on the finish with a flourish of big but ripe tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Reviews:
- Wine Advocate: The 2009 The Tempest is a beautiful, graceful wine laced with expressive red fruit, flowers and spices. It shows lovely mid-palate pliancy and fabulous length in an understated, feminine style. Bright floral notes are nicely layered into the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Realm is one of the most exciting young wineries in Napa Valley. Wendell Laidley and Juan Mercado founded Realm in 2002. Since then, they have put together an impressive collection of vineyard sources. Benoit Touquette, a protege of Michel Rolland, is now the winemaker. Rolland collaborated on the blends beginning in 2009. This is a gorgeous set of wines that deserves considerable attention.
- Wine Spectator: Offers that rare combo of power and finesse, with bold aromas of blackberry and spicy mocha opening to supple, beautifully structured flavors of currant, espresso and olive that tighten on the finish with a flourish of big but ripe tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Producer Information
Realm Cellars is a journey. Just eight years ago, the winery was nearly bankrupt when owner Scott Becker and winemaker Benoit Touquette teamed up to revive it. Fueled by a clear vision, an entrepreneurial spirit and relentless determination, they transformed Realm into one of the most electrifying domaines in Napa Valley today. Now with its own hillside Estate in the Stags Leap District, 50 acres of vines and access to a number of the finest vineyards in the appellation, Realm makes some of the most sought-after wines in Napa Valley. Making wine at the very highest level is at the core of Realm Cellars. Since 2012, the wines have been awarded more 100-point scores from internationally recognized wine critics than any other producer in Napa Valley. The Realm portfolio includes both Single Vineyard wines and Proprietary Blends – collectively, the wines are equal parts an expression of the land and an articulation of the winemaking craft. The house style of Realm can best be described as a creative tension between richness and precision, density and finesse, purity of fruit and nuance. The next chapter of Realm Cellars promises to be just as bold. The vision for what Realm can be encompasses more than creating fine wines. This passionate team is ready to push ahead in its relentless quest to secure an enduring place among the icons of the wine world. The best is yet to come.
