2021 REALM THE BARD NAPA VALLEY RED Drawn from the scattered jewels of Napa's finest vineyards, Realm's 2021 The Bard speaks with clarity, confidence, and undeniable presence. The wine embodies Benoit Touquette's deep connection to Napa Valley's elite vineyards. With impeccable fruit from Beckstoffer To Kalon, Farella, Realm's SLD estate, and other top sites, this blend radiates precision, capturing the full breadth of the region's dynamic character. Bordeaux-trained Benoit Touquette fuses classical European discipline with the boldness of California’s Napa Valley. Touquette brings a thoughtful approach, carefully balancing vineyard expression and cellar refinement. As Realm’s lead winemaker and co-owner, he’s helped redefine what modern Napa Valley can be, earning dozens of 100-point wines along the way. The Bard’s 2021 vintage is notable for its remarkable balance and immediate charm, a wine that captures attention without demanding it. While deeply concentrated, it remains lively and transparent on the palate, appealing now yet structured to evolve beautifully over the years to come. It’s a wine that doesn’t chase grandeur but arrives at it naturally, through grace, detail, and depth—one that invites you to explore its complexity before it disappears.