Realm Cellars – The Bard 2018 – Napa Valley
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Realm Cellars – The Bard 2018 – Napa Valley
Name: Realm Cellars
Vintage: 2018
Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape Variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petite Sirah
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97 | Jeb Dunnuck (JD) 98 | James Suckling (JS) 98
Tasting Notes
The Realm Cellars The Bard 2018 embodies the perfect harmony of power, elegance, and precision.
Displaying a deep ruby-purple color, it opens with a seductive bouquet of blackberry compote, cassis, plum, graphite, violets, and dark chocolate, complemented by touches of spice, cedar, and crushed stone.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, layered, and refined, offering an impeccable balance between rich, ripe fruit and fresh acidity. Flavors of blackcurrant, blueberry, mocha, and sweet tobacco unfold gradually, revealing a textural depth and seamless structure. The tannins are silky yet firm, providing both grip and grace. The finish is long, pure, and mineral-driven, showcasing the wine’s extraordinary finesse and age-worthiness.
A quintessential example of Realm’s blending mastery, The Bard 2018 captures the best of Napa Valley in a single, unified expression.
Vintage Highlights
The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley is widely celebrated for its exceptional balance and classical profile. A mild growing season allowed for slow, even ripening and superb fruit quality. Realm sourced grapes from premier vineyards including Beckstoffer To Kalon, Farella, Blair, Houyi, and Orchard, ensuring remarkable complexity and depth.
✔ One of the most elegant and structured vintages of The Bard
✔ 98 points Jeb Dunnuck – “a wine with precision and power in perfect sync”
✔ Exceptional purity and length from ideal harvest conditions
✔ Crafted from Napa’s top vineyard sources
Why It’s Special
The Bard 2018 stands as a benchmark vintage for Realm Cellars — a wine of poise, complexity, and timeless appeal.
Its combination of purity, structure, and intensity makes it both approachable in youth and capable of aging gracefully for decades.
This release confirms Realm’s place among the elite producers of Napa Valley Cabernet blends.
Storage & Serving
Store in a temperature-controlled cellar with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 2 hours before serving to unlock its full aromatic potential.
Availability
The 2018 release of The Bard was limited and highly allocated, reflecting Realm’s meticulous vineyard selection and blending philosophy.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are sourced directly and ready for immediate, secure delivery.
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