"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is positively stellar. Dark fruit, savory herbs, leather, licorice and menthol race out of the glass. Powerful and vertical, with serious intensity, the 2021 is a super-classic Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon. All the elements are so well balanced. Graphite, incense and a whole range of mineral/savory tones linger on the brooding finish. Specifically, the tannins are incredibly refined—quite an achievement for this site. A dollop of Merlot likely contributes to that."
Robert Parker
RP96
"A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, Realm's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard shows off the dark fruit common in Coombsville. Scents of black cherries and cassis are joined by hints of sage and cedar on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is tightly coiled but ripe, framed by softly dusty tannins on the lingering, mocha-stained finish."
Decanter
D93
"This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is from the Farella estate, established in 1979. It is a prime source for Napa's youngest superstar estate, Realm Cellars. Here, under Tom Farella's own label, the wine exhibits classic Coombsville freshness in its wild sage, thyme, and dried fennel notes. It is full-bodied with generous blackberry and black cherry fruit nuanced by tobacco spices, with powerful and streamlined tannins and a long spicy finish."
