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2019 Realm Cellars The Bard Blair Edition
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
Label borrowed from 2017
Community Tasting Notes 8
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Artbreadman Likes this wine: 97 points
January 27, 2024 - Solid day one. Then Corivined for 3 days. So much better on day 4. Deep spices, anise, cocoa. Almost imperceptible smoke. Constant emery paper gritty tannins last for minutes after each sip.
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Geaux Tigers wrote: 92 points
October 22, 2023 - 2 hr double decant, but really need 3-4 hr. Young, big, tannic, vanilla from the oak, plum, some darker fruit. Really needs more time sideways. Try again in 2027-2028.
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ews3 wrote:
October 13, 2023 - corked - could see underlying quality that was there from a few tastes
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AGELVIS Likes this wine: 96 points
September 9, 2023 - I’ve been wanting to try this based on others’ high praise here in CT. The adulation was merited.
Three and a half hour slow ox, followed by a 90-minute decantNearly opaque vibrant magenta color. Blackberry, boysenberry, coconut cream pie, milk chocolate, violet, and subtle thyme. Very dry, velvety palate, with alive, active acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This strikes an interesting balance between Bordeaux elegance and Napa fruit and power. Great mouthfeel and plush, spirited tannic structure. The fruit is currently a touch restrained, but the nose is beautiful nonetheless.
I’ll try to wait a year or two for the next bottle. Should be richer and more integrated, although it’s surprisingly integrated for its youth.2 people found this helpful Comments (4) -
Bob23 Likes this wine: 95 points
February 10, 2023 - Double decanted and then left in bottle for 24 hours - did the trick nicely. Allowed good dark fruit with some savory tones to emerge, with only the last barely noticeable whiff of sweet oak. Delicious, but I’m going to leave my other bottles alone for 5+ years.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2019
- Type Red
- Producer Realm Cellars
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation The Bard Blair Edition
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 010465208927
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 18 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,265 (92%)
- Consumed 93 (7%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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