Realm Cellars
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Act II, Scene i"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 133
Vintage: 2012
Realm Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- An unprecedented blend for Realm of Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard and Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Clones 4, 6 and 8
- Blended under the guidance of Michel Rolland
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Benoit Touquette
Winemaker, Realm Cellars
A native of Bordeaux, Benoit brings exceptional raw talent and significant global experience to Realm Cellars having worked alongside Andy Erickson on numerous projects (Arietta, Favia, Hartwell, Ovid, Screaming Eagle, etc.) and more recently as the full-time winemaker for Hartwell and several smaller projects. Benoit has worked at several Bordeaux wineries including Chateau La Louviere and Chateau Couhins-Lurton. In South Africa he was hired by Michel Rolland to make wine at Remhoogte Estate.
Country born: France
Education: Benoit holds a Masters degree of Enology and Chemistry from the University of Bordeaux.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Through detailed attention in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the winery, I seek to make wines that express the unique attributes of the sites from which the wines are derived.
V Wine Cellar
6525 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599-1300
707-531-7053
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Realm Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Cuvee | 16 (2012) |
| Keever Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Essence of Gemstone | 14 (2010) |
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Winery Distribution
Realm Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.