Realm Cellars 'The Tempest' Proprietary Blend 2022

Realm Cellars is one of Napa Valley’s most sought-after estates, known for blending gourmet vineyard sources with top-tier craftsmanship. Their proprietary blend “The Tempest” is built around Merlot from cool-climate sites like Farella, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for structure and elegance. The 2022 vintage shows the house’s commitment to both power and nuance.

Grape Varietals: 67% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

Wine Region: Napa Valley, California, United States

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-purple in colour, the wine opens with bright red and blue fruit aromas—black raspberry, mulberry and kirsch—along with hints of wild sage, anise and lavender. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, offering crunchy dark-berry layers, cocoa, subtle peppery spice, and seamlessly integrated tannins. There’s energy and precision that carry through a long, pepper-tinged finish.

Food Pairing: Grilled porterhouse with herb butter, venison loin with juniper, or dark chocolate and raspberry tart.

Ratings:

• James Suckling — 96/100
• Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) — 96/100
• Vinous (Antonio Galloni) — 93/100