2012 Realm Cellars The Tempest Proprietary Red Napa Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 2012 The Tempest, Realm’s Merlot/Cabernet Franc-based wine, races across the palate with black cherries, blueberry jam, plums, lavender, mocha, spices, new leather and licorice. The flavors are bold, brooding and intense throughout, but the oak is also a bit overpowering, particularly on the finish, where there is a slight element of astringency. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2022

Robert Parker 96

The 2012 Proprietary Red Blend The Tempest (55% Merlot from the Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard, 22% Cabernet Franc from the Kenefick Vineyard, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon from Farella Vineyard and 5% Petit Verdot from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard) possesses a complex bouquet of licorice, barbecue smoke, incense, blueberries and black cherries infused with mocha and a whiff of freshly brewed coffee. With a beautiful texture, superb intensity, and an opulent, full-bodied style, it is a dramatic and ostentatious 2012 to drink over the next decade or more. [30/10/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024