Realm Cellars, The Tempest other_regions well-balanced and lingering finish where

well-balanced and lingering finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose resurfaces

pure and airy nose of citrus

and apple jelly

Here too there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit today

Stylistically this is not exactly old school but it’s clear that this is going to require a very long stay in a cool cellar as it’s built to age

Realm Cellars, The Tempest other_regions well-balanced and lingering finish whereA Merlot dominant blend, Realm's 2021 The Tempest is 67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec, sourced predominantly from Farella in Coombsville. Lovely aromas of cherries are joined by hints of mocha, cedar and vanilla on the nose, while the full bodied palate is juicy and red fruited, supple, with some earthy undercurrents and the barest hint of warmth on the finish.