Realm 'Houyi' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2023

“Houyi” Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is one of Realm's most prestigious and sought-after single-vineyard wines, sourced from the exceptional Houyi Vineyard in Stags Leap District. The 2023 vintage delivers the combination of power and finesse that makes this site so special, with intense aromas of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, violet, graphite, cedar, and exotic spice. The palate is rich and concentrated yet beautifully structured, supported by polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and remarkable depth. A classic Napa Cabernet for the cellar, Houyi 2023 is built to evolve for decades while offering impressive complexity and refinement even in its youth.

"The second vintage since they've taken over the farming at this property on Pritchard Hill, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard is based on 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc and aged 19 months in 63% new French oak. Killer aromatics of blackcurrants, blueberries, melted crayon/graphite, violets, and scorched earth define the nose, and it's incredibly well-balanced and medium to full-bodied, with ripe, polished tannins and a great finish. Another seamless, pure, ultra-classic Cabernet Sauvignon that deserves 5-7 years of bottle age, it will be incredibly long lived." Jeb Dunnuck 99