Realm Cellars The Tempest Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, USA 2023

“The Tempest” Proprietary Red 2023 is a compelling Bordeaux-style blend that showcases Realm's signature combination of power, precision, and complexity. The wine delivers layers of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violet, graphite, cedar, and exotic spice, with a rich, concentrated palate framed by polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Deep and structured yet remarkably elegant, The Tempest 2023 offers the depth and intensity expected from a top Napa Valley red while maintaining the finesse and balance that have made Realm one of California's most coveted producers. A superb choice for the cellar, with the structure to evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.

"Based on 61% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Sirah and aged 11 months in 72% new French oak, the 2023 The Tempest was bottled in January 2025. It offers beautifully textured and upfront black cherries, chocolaty herbs, tobacco, and gravelly earth. Medium to full-bodied, it has integrated acidity, sweet tannins, and a great finish. This pure, layered Merlot has tons to love and will evolve for two decades." Jeb Dunnuck 96