2015 Realm Cellars Houyi Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5Lt

The 2015 Realm Cellars Houyi Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly acclaimed, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill, described as a “big, opulent beauty” with exceptional longevity. Produced by winemaker Benoit Touquette, it is currently in its peak drinking window, though it possesses the structure to age for another two decades.

Product Details:

• Scores: It received97 pointsfrom Jeb Dunnuck,96 pointsfrom Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, and94 pointsfrom James Suckling.
• Flavor Profile: Expect a deep garnet-purple hue with a bouquet ofblackcurrant, incense, licorice, and smoked earth.
• Palate: It is full-bodied and “magical,” featuring a “stacked” mid-palate withvelvety tannins, dark berry preserves, and chocolateundertones.
• Structure: Noted for its terrificminerality(often compared to Graves) and a long, persistent finish.

• Pritchard Hill: Sourced from theHouyi Vineyard(acquired by Realm in 2022), which sits at an elevation of nearly 1,300 feet, above the fog line.
• Soil: The site is characterized bydense volcanic rockand red decomposed stone, which forces the vines to produce highly concentrated fruit.
• Farming: The vineyard was famously farmed by David Abreu during this vintage.

Size: 1.5Lt

Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley, USA

Vintage:2015