From Napa’s cool Coombsville area, the backward tasting, deep ruby/purple-tinged 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard displays smoky black currant, tobacco leaf, and barbecue notes as well as more structure and full body. It needs 1-2 years of cellaring, and should evolve for at least 15 years. An outstanding, small, high quality winery that did not make it into my Napa report in issue #186, Realm has turned out a beautiful portfolio of 2007 reds, all of which are made at Chateau Boswell in Napa Valley. The innovative blends (all dedicated to William Shakespeare) are of very high quality. Tel. (707) 967-0226; Fax (707) 967-0227