Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.535 ratings
9.64 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

fully opaque ruby violet with prominent tears;cassis, black cherry, plum, graphite; very intense fruit and great texture; full bodied, medium+ acidity, furry tannins, 14.6% ABV; $110

fully opaque ruby violet with prominent tears;cassis, black cherry, plum, graphite; very intense fruit and great texture; full bodied, medium+ acidity, furry tannins, 14.6% ABV; $110

Jun 12th, 2021
Mike R
9.5

This is a great wine and will improve as it still a baby but drinks fantastic right now - I know it will always pleases

This is a great wine and will improve as it still a baby but drinks fantastic right now - I know it will always pleases

Oct 15th, 2020
Ron R
9.6

Just outstanding in every way.
Happy Xmas.

Just outstanding in every way.
Happy Xmas.

Dec 26th, 2019
Roy Goble

First taste of the 2016. Delicious. Perfect with Halloween chocolate.

First taste of the 2016. Delicious. Perfect with Halloween chocolate.

Nov 1st, 2018
Nathan Renfro

Wonderful once again!! Realm always delivers!!! Dark ruby, cassis, black fruit for days! Solid solid structure. So smooth and gorgeous finish.

Wonderful once again!! Realm always delivers!!! Dark ruby, cassis, black fruit for days! Solid solid structure. So smooth and gorgeous finish.

Dec 17th, 2021
Teresa S

Dark cherries, chocolate, beautiful tannins. The best birthday wine!

Dark cherries, chocolate, beautiful tannins. The best birthday wine!

Oct 30th, 2021
Nathan Renfro

Solid wine! Decanted 1.5 hour and drinking great!

Solid wine! Decanted 1.5 hour and drinking great!

May 23rd, 2021
Dawn E.

Delicious Cabernet Sauvignon Blend! This wine is young yet so delicious! Red and dark fruit, dark chocolate, licorice, cassis, baking spices, cedar, wet leaves, and soft dusty tannins! A fantastic wine indeed!

Delicious Cabernet Sauvignon Blend! This wine is young yet so delicious! Red and dark fruit, dark chocolate, licorice, cassis, baking spices, cedar, wet leaves, and soft dusty tannins! A fantastic wine indeed!

Sep 11th, 2020
Mike Mayer

Deep garnet color. Subtle hints of dark cherry pie filling and baking spices with some interesting earthiness type aromas. Powerful flavors of cassis, blackberries, dried herbs and dark chocolate delivered on super silky tannins. Very nicely integrated with great acidity. A great finish. Thinking about Napa tonight and pray the fires dissipate soon.

Deep garnet color. Subtle hints of dark cherry pie filling and baking spices with some interesting earthiness type aromas. Powerful flavors of cassis, blackberries, dried herbs and dark chocolate delivered on super silky tannins. Very nicely integrated with great acidity. A great finish. Thinking about Napa tonight and pray the fires dissipate soon.

Aug 21st, 2020
leon egozi

Stuck at home! Going thru my cellar faster than a hooker goes thru condoms!! Here’s to safe drinking

Stuck at home! Going thru my cellar faster than a hooker goes thru condoms!! Here’s to safe drinking

Mar 28th, 2020