Realm Cellars Falstaff 2015

Description

This is a Magnum bottle (1500ML)

Wine Advocate 97 

“Composed of 88% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot, the 2015 The Falstaff gives a deep garnet-purple color and compelling nose of crushed wild blueberries and blackberries plus fragrant earth and Indian spices nuances, with coaxing, lovely garrigue, dried roses, cigar box and crushed rock nuances. The palate is soft and sleek, with an elegant, medium to full body and very fine-grained tannins supporting the intense blue and black fruit flavors, layering in spice box, earth and bay leaf notions on the long finish. 300 cases were made.”–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.