2019 Realm Cellars The Bard
Community Tasting Note
Decanting Queen Likes this wine:
91 Points
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Too soon, too hot, too primary. Just not ready for my palate. Hope it will get there.
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Comment posted by KillerJones:
4/7/2024 5:19:00 PM - Such a monster, no? I recall tasting their '12 a few years back while touring Napa - and we all thought it needed another decade ...easy.
I feel if you buy this wine now it would be best for the next gen of wine drinkers...lol.
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
4/7/2024 5:24:00 PM - It’s funny KJ, I never thought that about the Bard, given it is their ‘entry level’ cab. But I think you are right, it is one for the next decade. My kids will appreciate it.
Comment posted by AGELVIS:
4/8/2024 5:52:00 AM - One or two years and a 2-4 hour decant will do the trick (for me). It is interesting how “built” the Bard is relative to the Fait-Main Napa Cab (and the other F-M bottles).
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
4/10/2024 9:30:00 PM - Yikes, DQ! Thanks for the update! Guess I won't be drinking any time soon......