I think they all run $200+. I also placed my first order last year and am not sure we’ll make the cut for the single vineyards this spring. I believe the production is much smaller.
Has anyone had a chance to tase these? Love to hear some thoughts.
This comment was in the letter about Dr. Crane & would like more info as that is usually one of my favorites. “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane in 2016 will require time in bottle as the wine today is still tightly wound.”
My first time on the list was also last Fall release. Maxed out my allocation last year, and Realm said I would most likely receive an allocation of the Farella, Moonracer, and Houyi for this release, with an option to wishlist Dr. Crane and To Kalon.
I maxed out the allocation last fall as well (except Absurd, which I just couldn’t justify) and didn’t wishlist anything. Will be interesting to see what we are all offered on this one.
Has anyone seen ratings for this release. I’m on Vinous but don’t think they’ve rated Realm in the last few years.
2016’s
Dr Crane - WA (100), JD (98)
To Kalon - WA (97), JD (100)
Farella - WA (97), JD (96)
Houyi - WA (95), JD (97)
Moonracer - WA (96), JD (96)
Cab Franc - WA (97), JD (100)
He included it as part of an article right before the fall 2018 Realm release. I’m sure they will officially show up in the Napa 2016s which comes out tomorrow.
I get an email twice a year for the past 5 years from Realm which always shows a “0” next to my allocation. Can’t wait to get another email from them saying I get nothing. Yeah!!!