The Bard 2018 Realm

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Realm
Vintage	2018
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2022-2047
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Petite Sirah, the 2018 The Bard comes from 12 different vineyard sources and is composed from 40 separate lots. Deep garnet-purple colored, it soars from the glass with notions of crème de cassis, blueberry pie and plum preserves, giving way to a a wave of clove oil, chocolate box, exotic spices and cracked black pepper. Full-bodied, rich and plush in the mouth, it has loads of spice-spiked black fruit layers, lifted by just enough freshness, going long and mineral-laced on the finish.

James Suckling (97)

Intense and perfumed aromas of cassis, mulberry, lavender, nutmeg and cloves. Praline, walnuts and dark chocolate, too. It’s full-bodied, creamy and polished with a precise finish. Firm yet smoothly coating tannins. Very fine. Cabernet sauvignon 85% with merlot, petite verdot, cabernet and petite sirah.

BOW (8.75)