We decanted it for almost 2 hours, which it definitely needed. This is a big wine; definitely a “Cab drinker’s Merlot.” Dark in color, its nose had notes of rich black plum, red raspberry, boysenberry, rose petals, blue fruits, eucalyptus, a little earthiness, and a hint of milk chocolate. The palate was dark fruits, namely blackberry, black raspberry, and black cherry; also a touch of bittersweet chocolate. Overall it was very smooth, velvety, and elegant, with a long finish. Realm never disappoints. 97+
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Fantastic! Justin Smith and JBV never disappoints! Beautiful wine. Double decanted this, so it got about 3+ hours of air before drinking. So so smooth, and no heat at all. Mostly red fruit on the nose and palate- red plum; red raspberry; bing cherry. Lots of life left in this- drink now (with a decant) or hold.
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Popped & poured and it was absolutely beautiful! Just as good (if not better) than the last time that we had it, which was five years ago! Perfectly integrated. Notes of marzipan; vanilla; crème brûlée; stone fruit; including a hint of apricot. Just lovely. 97+
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2015 Realm Cellars The Tempest
2/14/2024 - Wine Problems Likes this wine: 97 Points
We decanted it for almost 2 hours, which it definitely needed. This is a big wine; definitely a “Cab drinker’s Merlot.” Dark in color, its nose had notes of rich black plum, red raspberry, boysenberry, rose petals, blue fruits, eucalyptus, a little earthiness, and a hint of milk chocolate. The palate was dark fruits, namely blackberry, black raspberry, and black cherry; also a touch of bittersweet chocolate. Overall it was very smooth, velvety, and elegant, with a long finish. Realm never disappoints. 97+
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2013 Saxum James Berry Vineyard
7/22/2023 - Wine Problems Likes this wine: 98 Points
Fantastic! Justin Smith and JBV never disappoints! Beautiful wine. Double decanted this, so it got about 3+ hours of air before drinking. So so smooth, and no heat at all. Mostly red fruit on the nose and palate- red plum; red raspberry; bing cherry. Lots of life left in this- drink now (with a decant) or hold.
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2015 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
7/22/2023 - Wine Problems Likes this wine: 97 Points
Popped & poured and it was absolutely beautiful! Just as good (if not better) than the last time that we had it, which was five years ago! Perfectly integrated. Notes of marzipan; vanilla; crème brûlée; stone fruit; including a hint of apricot. Just lovely. 97+
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