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 »
$167
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
95
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Saturated Napa cabernet character leads Realm Cellars The Bard 2022, layering black cherry and blackberry fruit with notes of cocoa, cedar and a faint echo of savory herbs. The full-bodied palate feels dense yet surprisingly vivid, its polished tannins and streak of minerality keeping all that dark, ripe fruit on a long, confident finish. A bold, modern red that still shows poise and freshness despite the heat of the vintage.
Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter; Braised short ribs; Mushroom and truffle risotto
