Realm Cellars, The Bard Size:3x1.5L with an elegantly textural attack

with an elegantly textural attack and a creamy core of fruit that's underpinned by a bright but nicely integrated spine of acidity

26% Cabernet Sauvignon

fresh and vibrant

Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth

This house makes rather restrained yet rich

Realm Cellars, The Bard Size:3x1.5L with an elegantly textural attackA blend of 21 different lots from 11 different vineyards, the 2017 The Bard is composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Deep garnet purple colored, it bursts out of the glass with blackcurrant cordial, warm plums, redcurrant jelly and chocolate covered cherries notes, leading to a minty undercurrent with a waft of cinnamon. Medium to full bodied, soft textured and refreshing, it delivers a good core of black fruit on the palate, finishing