Realm Cellars – Moonracer 2017 – Napa Valley

Realm Cellars – Moonracer 2017 – Napa Valley

Name: Realm Cellars
Vintage: 2017
Vineyard: Moonracer Estate Vineyard
Region: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape Variety: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.8%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97 | Jeb Dunnuck (JD) 97 | James Suckling (JS) 96

Tasting Notes

The Moonracer 2017 from Realm Cellars is a powerful yet graceful expression of the Stags Leap District, balancing intensity with refinement.
It opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, graphite, violets, and crushed stone, complemented by subtle layers of cedar, tobacco, and dark cocoa.

On the palate, the wine is rich, structured, and polished, showing remarkable depth and focus. Dense fruit concentration is supported by silky tannins and a fine backbone of acidity. Flavors of black cherry, mocha, licorice, and mineral tones unfold seamlessly toward a long, persistent finish marked by freshness and energy.

Despite the warm vintage, this wine maintains exceptional balance, showcasing both the power and finesse that define the Moonracer vineyard.

Vintage Highlights

The 2017 vintage in Napa Valley was characterized by a warm, early-growing season followed by limited yields, producing wines of depth and concentration.
Realm’s estate vineyard, Moonracer, located in the Stags Leap District, sits on rocky volcanic soils that enhance structure and minerality while preserving natural tension and purity.

✔ 100% estate-grown fruit from Realm’s Moonracer Vineyard
✔ 97 points Robert Parker – “elegant, powerful, and beautifully defined”
✔ A vintage of precision despite challenging conditions
✔ Perfectly captures the essence of Stags Leap terroir

Why It’s Special

Moonracer 2017 exemplifies Realm Cellars’ mastery in crafting balanced, terroir-driven wines even in difficult vintages.
It reveals the strength of the estate’s farming and blending philosophy — producing a wine that is both deeply expressive and enduringly elegant.
A true collector’s wine that highlights the resilience and brilliance of the 2017 vintage in Napa Valley.

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 reveal its layered aromatics and texture.

Availability

The Moonracer 2017 was released in small quantities, reflecting the precision and selectivity of Realm’s estate winemaking.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are sourced directly and available for immediate and secure delivery.

💎 Secure your bottle of this refined and powerful Stags Leap Cabernet today!