Reviews
96 James Suckling -
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Beautiful blueberries and violets with tar and spice. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a delicious finish. Complex flavors of blackberries and flowers at the finish. So delicious. Merlot with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
94 Jeb Dunnuck -
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The Merlot-dominated wine in the lineup is the 2017 The Tempest and it's a beauty in the vintage, offering a saturated purple hue as well as classy notes of blackberries, black cherries, licorice, crushed violets, barbecue smoke, and hints of espresso roast. It's deep, full-bodied, has stunning purity of fruit, no hard edges, and the purity and balance that's become the hallmark of this estate.
91 Vinous -
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Realm's 2017 The Tempest is a pretty, inviting wine. Rose petal, mint and sweet cherry fruit all grace this open-knit, mid-weight red. The 2017 is medium in body and impeccably balanced, not to mention quite tasty. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.
Technical Details
- BlendMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot
- WinemakerBenoit Touquette
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- Alcohol14.6%
Realm The Tempest Red Napa Valley 2017
Proprietary Blends | US
JS96, JD94, VN91
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
Just a tiny amount of Tempest to temp your senses. 96 points from the all-star team at Realm. It doesn't get any sexier, their 17s are off the hook. 96 points!
About the Producer
Realm is an established winery in the Stags Leap District, with vineyards stretching from the Silverado Trail to the top of Wappo Hill. Realm is run by two partners: Scott Becker and Benoit Touquette.