Realm Cellars • Napa Valley, California
Founded in 2002 by Juan Mercado and Wendell Laidley, Realm Cellars has quickly risen to cult status in Napa Valley, evol…Founded in 2002 by Juan Mercado and Wendell Laidley, Realm Cellars has quickly risen to cult status in Napa Valley, evolving from a “virtual” winery sourcing fruit to a fully fledged domaine with roughly 75 acres across three estate propert…Learn More »
$160
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
97
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Realm Cellars The Bard 2021 layers pure blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with hints of bay, cedar and warm baking spice, all wrapped in a sleek, velvety frame. Full-bodied yet vibrant, it shows finely woven, chocolaty tannins and impressive precision, finishing long with notes of dark cherry and subtle tobacco. A powerful but poised vintage that offers both early pleasure and serious aging potential.
Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter; Rosemary-garlic lamb chops; Cocoa-rubbed short ribs
