Realm Absurd - 2015 (750ml) St. Helena and pistachio and almond halva

and pistachio and almond halva

this wine was fermented and aged all in stainless steel tanks

Now at three decades of age it has certainly held up well

Nose Densely sweet and spicy with a cosy embrace of Christmas cake

The Reserva de Familia is the very old vine bottling from Bodegas Arrocal

Realm Absurd - 2015 (750ml) St. Helena and pistachio and almond halva100 Points, Wine Advocate Composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the singular, absolutely compelling 2015 The Absurd opens with a seriously intense black currant cordial and plum preserves core, slowly revealing cedar chest, mincemeat pie, potpourri and spice box hints plus a waft of chocolate covered cherries. The full bodied, concentrated palate is packed with opulent black fruits and baking spice layers, featuring a