Alex Leonardini

9.5

This isn't a syrah that looks or tastes like it's 14 years old; in fact, it likely still has another 8-10 years in it. It's age is just starting to show those tertiary flavors of leather and carmelized brown sugar while the herbal and fruit characteristics remain. Really a lovely wine. — 6 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.4

Actually liked better than the 12 Farella. This has some legs for the long haul. — 7 years ago

GEORGE SKIPPER

9.2

Delicious. Very robust 4 a stray. — 8 years ago

with Cheryl

Tiffany Yam

8.9

At home with McQ before his trip home to Syracuse. McQ thinks it's a bit acidic but not too much. Just first thing he noticed. Subtle fruit flavor. McQ says pear — 8 years ago

Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.1

Carmella vineyards as used by many including realm cellars, has an amazing body and finesse to it from coombsville. Very surprised I have not tried this Ava much. — 9 years ago

Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

10

That shot glows... — 11 years ago

David L

9.2

15’ Farella La Luce Sauvignon Blanc. Stone fruits. Lemon peel. Healthy dose of acidity. They sell most of the there grapes to Realm & Lail. Food pairing SB Edit- Tasting much better then upon release date! The acid has calm down quite a bit after about 30 minutes in the glass. Very enjoyable. These high acid wines...don’t drink them so cold ,cellar temperature is just fine! — 6 years ago

Eric

9.5

100% SB from Farella. Tight nose of wildflowers and melon. Lemon on the palate with a wisp of cream air at the end. Extremely bright acid. Gives those little muscles under your tongue a workout. One of the longest finishes I've seen in a white wine. Update- with a little air and food the citrus mellows and some malt shows up. Awesome stuff. — 7 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

8.9

About 200 cases made (by Tom Farella).
For the price point (about $30 I believe) it is a solid wine and difficult to argue but my enthusiasm is moderate.
Will need to taste some other vintages to compare. — 8 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.1

Number 3 tonight of 3. Started with the 2004 Alter Ego from Palmer, followed by the 2012 Realm Farella, and now this wine. The Palmer was good, the Hartwell better, but the Realm was best. This Hartwell at 10 years old has a tremendous amount of life in it. Enjoyed with a brownie made by Liam and supervised by MC. How can cab and brownies be bad. Hey Becca thanks for the shoutout on Delectable, and follow me push. I assume I'm your first wine friend too. — 9 years ago

with Susan

Al Shikoh

9.2

Straw colored. White peach, grapefruit, and freshly cut grass are evident on the nose with modest oak influence. Very crisp acidity on the palate with slightly creamy texture and 14.1% alcohol. Made by Michel Roland protégé Benoit Touquette with most of the fruit coming from the Farella vineyard in the Coombsville AVA, this is Realm's only white wine and a great example of the potential of Sauvignon Blanc in the Napa Valley. — 7 years ago

with Lisa and Kelly

John B

9.4

In honor of receiving my Realm shipment today, I thought I'd open a bottle from last year. Pale straw color. Expressive aromatics of pineapple and lemongrass. Grapefruit, crisp green apple, and pear. and Enough acidity and minerality to balance out the fruit. A touch alcoholic. Consistently one of the best Sauvignon Blancs in Napa. They changed the name to "Fidelio" for 2016. Will wait a bit to open those. — 7 years ago

Florencia Palmaz

Owner Palmaz Winery

9.0

This is actually the Pinot from coombsville- lovely! — 8 years ago

Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.0

The 2002 Farrella Alta blend has aged effortlessly. Half merlot and Cabernet I believe. Would not believe the age unless I saw the bottle. — 9 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

by the glass at Coles chop house napa — 10 years ago