Realm Cellars The Tempest Proprietary Red 2023 Magnum 1.5L is precisely the sort of

is precisely the sort of wine you imagine the locals drinking

planted on the right bank of the Sil River

perfumed note of peony so quintessential to Italian reds

The acid is low and it leaves the tannins to slowly melt away on your palate

A bouquet of fresh violets with hints of smoke and blackberry preserves lifts up from the 2019 Nero d'Avola

Realm Cellars The Tempest Proprietary Red 2023 Magnum 1.5L is precisely the sort ofRoughly the same blend and sourcing as the 2022, Realms 2023 The Tempest displays a lovely herbal floral element not seen in prior releases. Combined with the intense black cherries, the result is something special. In the mouth, this medium to full bodied wine is smooth and silky. Long, with hints of mocha on the finish and framed by fine grained tannins, this is elegant, lovely stuff. 96 Pts Wine Advocate