2018 Realm Cellars The Bard
Community Tasting Note
MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote:
92 Points
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - My first note was maybe too optimistic. Yes this is too young but surprisingly inspires no joy at this stage regardless of time open. Muted flavors, harsh tannins and high acid. Not what I want in an under $100 Napa blend. The nose however remains potent and delivers. Hoping time helps.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
2/12/2021 4:10:00 AM - Many of the '18s are pretty harsh right now, and some bottles seem to be even more harsh than others. My bottle a couple of months ago was best its first hour open then grew more harsh with more time open. These are not generally open for business early like the '16s were. Maybe in another year?
Comment posted by Cablover1982:
8/15/2021 8:24:00 PM - Where was this under 100$? I always see 140$ plus : (
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
8/16/2021 5:16:00 AM - Cab, the lowest I've seen is $110, but I suppose if you had a coupon.....
Comment posted by Cablover1982:
8/16/2021 5:47:00 AM - Mark: coupons. Yes. I made sure of them on wine.com. Got 50$ off 150$
FBPR50
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
8/16/2021 6:22:00 AM - Thanks, Cab.
Comment posted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION:
8/16/2021 6:43:00 AM - K&L Wine had these on sale via insiders advantage at I believe $95. The release price direct from Realm is $110 so not sure why finding it under $100 would be that surprising.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
8/16/2021 7:05:00 AM - Yes, I forgot about that!
Comment posted by Cablover1982:
8/16/2021 7:25:00 AM - Good to know. Thanks guys.
No prob Mark
For now I made use of that 50$ off coupon. Expecting it tomorrow.