2021 Realm Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 WA 97 VN 97 TWI 96 JD 95
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, November 2023

This is very expressive with pine needles, pine cones, blackcurrants, forest floor, and ink pot. Full-bodied and chewy with firm and structured tannins. Mineral with an almost chalky character that comes through clearly...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2025

A strong effort, Realm's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from a mix of older vines and newer plantings. Mixed red and black cherries appear on the nose, accented by hints of cedar and...
VN 97

Vinous, December 2023

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer is aromatic and silky, with a gorgeous bouquet that makes a strong opening statement. Crushed flowers, mint, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, red cherry/plum fruit and rose petals are some...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, September 2023

96+ The 2021 Moonracer is a single vineyard wine from Realm’s vineyard in Stags Leap District. “The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon this year because the vineyard is being replanted,” said winemaker Benoit Touquette. “The...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, December 2023

All Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Moonracer is one of the more structured, firmer wines in the lineup, but I suspect it's going to gain plenty of elegance with 4-6 years of bottle age...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Stag's Leap District
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.6%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Realm Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon is a single vineyard wine from the Stag's Leap District in Napa, California, produced by Realm. This vintage is composed entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, a fact highlighted by The Wine Independent, which notes that this is due to ongoing vineyard replanting efforts. The 2021 vintage has garnered impressive reviews from multiple critics, reflecting its high quality and potential for aging.

The Wine Independent awarded the 2021 Moonracer a score of 96+, describing it as "deep garnet-purple colored" with "gregarious notes of blackberry pie, black cherries, and black currant pastilles." The review goes on to mention additional aromas of "lavender, chocolate mint, and cinnamon stick." On the palate, it is characterized as "full-bodied" and "taut with ripe, crunchy black fruits" supported by "grainy tannins and compelling tension," finishing long with "mineral and baking spice sparks." The publication also notes that only 720 cases were produced.

Jeb Dunnuck also praised the wine, giving it a score of 95. He describes it as "one of the more structured, firmer wines in the lineup," predicting it will gain elegance with 4-6 years of bottle age. His tasting notes include "blueberries, black cherries, leather, dried herbs, and lead pencil," describing the wine as "full-bodied, rich, concentrated" with "building tannins and a great finish."

Vinous' Antonio Galloni gave the wine an even higher score of 97, noting its "aromatic and silky" nature. He highlights a "gorgeous bouquet" featuring "crushed flowers, mint, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, red cherry/plum fruit, and rose petals," calling it "elegant" and "wonderfully polished."

James Suckling also rated the 2021 Moonracer at 97, emphasizing its expressiveness with notes of "pine needles, pine cones, blackcurrants, forest floor, and ink pot." He describes it as "full-bodied and chewy with firm and structured tannins," adding that it has a "mineral" and "almost chalky character" with a "dry tension at the end that keeps your palate refreshed." Suckling suggests that the wine will be best enjoyed after 2027.

Overall, the 2021 Realm Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon is highly regarded for its depth, complexity, and aging potential. Its high scores across various reviewers highlight it as a standout wine in the 2021 vintage.