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Realm Cellars The Bard

4 vintages · 18 notes · Realm Cellars · California · Napa Valley

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Vintage Notes Most recent note Highest
2016 3 notes Unripe blackberry and a decent force of tannin and frame present good persistence if but a bit angular in its present form. There is a lot to like… 2015 6 notes Well this was a very pleasant surprise. I've written quite a bit about the up-and-down journey of this particular wine, but I'm happy to report that… 2014 6 notes Plush and inviting as is typical for this wine with a bit of bottle age, and as is especially typical for this wine in this vintage. Blackberry and… 2013 3 notes Color me the outlier...again... Maybe I need to trade in my palate for a new one...? If you're running late for work, the punchline for those holding…