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

There is a clean and crisp feel to the finish and only mild austerity

Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth

So inky and unfathomably profound in shade

opening up and showing more nuances

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