Realm Cellars Falstaff 2014

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Wine Advocate 97

“Their blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 The Falstaff (200 cases) emerges from multiple vineyards as well as top-notch terroirs, such as Larkmead, Houyi on Pritchard Hill, Weitz and Fortuna. This St.-Emilion-like blend is aged in about 85% new oak and is spectacular. Opaque purple in color with blackberry, creosote, incense and charcoal notes, a touch of spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional with terrific concentration, purity and palate presence. Drink it over then next 15-20 years.”– Robert Parker

There is a brilliant team of creative people behind the wines of Realm, led by French winemaker Benoit Touquette, who was mentored by the famous Libournais Michel Rolland and then got his first job in Napa working for consultant Andy Erickson. He is now working with another top talent, Realm founder Juan Mercado. It’s worth a look at their website, www.realmcellars.com, for a list of the entire team that’s been involved and the incredible experiences they’ve had working with some of the finest wineries, vineyards and talented minds in Napa Valley. As the following tasting notes indicate, they’ve hit major home runs across the board in 2013.