Wine Doctrine
2013

Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted 27 April 2017 Napa Valley · Oakville

Popped the cork at 3PM and had a small taste. A blast of alcohol, acid, and hi-toned red liqueur flavors instantly numbed the palate. Decanted, poured back in the bottle, corked, and off to dinner to be consumed three…

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9 November 2021 A push-pull showing this time around. At once vanilla-chocolatey, ripe, and rich, while also liqueur-heavy and a bit angular, the 2013 Realm To Kalon… 5 March 2016 Tasted at Realm with Juan and Scott, alongside the 2013 Bard, 2013 Farella, and a 2013 Bevan Wildfoote Cabernet (just to mix it up a bit)!
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