Tasting Notes – Realm Cellars The Bard

Tasting Notes - The Bard by Realm Cellars

Wine: Realm Cellars The Bard 2021

Grape: This wine is produced using a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Petite Sirah

Color: Deep purple

Aromas: Black cherries, blackberries, blueberries, plums, pencil shavings, leather

Flavors: Cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, oak, blueberries, blackberries, licorice

Body: Medium +

Alcohol: 14.6%

Acid: Medium

Sweetness: Dry

Tannins: Medium +

Balance: well balanced, complex with significant aromas and flavors along with smooth, silky tannins

Serving Tips: 58° F, red wine glass, decant for 1 hour

Food Pairings: Steak, game meats, pasta with red sauce
Aging: can age up to 20 years

Winery Notes: Located in the Stag’s Leap district of Napa Valley, The Realm was started by two friends in 2002. Through many years of trials and tribulations, the Realm is now a premier wine maker.