Like the 2021, Realm has stepped up The Bard in focus and quality, sourcing from premier grower vineyard partners that bring the single vineyard Realm Reds to life. Mainly Cabernet with a little Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petit Sirah and Charbono, this Napa Valley Red is masterfully blended by Benoit Touquette. At his disposal are eight vineyards, including their own estate ones- Houyi and Realm SLD Estate. It combines bright fruit with deeper, brooding notes of crème de cassis, red and dark fruits, and exotic spice. Fresh acidity and layered depth carry through a long, evolving finish.

Realm Cellars has been on a growth spree lately. From humble beginnings as a garagiste-style wine start-up led by founder Juan Mercado, they have made some impressive moves. First, they acquired Hartwell in 2015, followed by quietly taking over a vineyard down in Coombsville. This increased their estate vineyard holdings to over 40 acres. But the real showstopper came in 2021, with the purchase of Houyi Vineyard and Nine Suns Winery on Pritchard Hill. Talk about a major win. Stags Leap District and Coombsville are strong AVAs, but 22 acres of prime vineyard on Pritchard Hill? That's a game-changer for Realm. They've definitely earned a feather in their cap. Led by Scott Becker and winemaker Benoit Touquette, the team is determined to achieve further growth in the coming years. As we move into the new year, the winery construction will progress to the next phase. Excitingly, we will have a front-row seat, with a direct view of the future developments. It's clear that this team has their sights set on further success.