2022 Realm Cellars Moonracer Napa

(96 Points) A polished and focused wine with impressive red-toned fruit density and mineral lift, accented by spearmint, loamy earth, and well-integrated oak spice. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, it reveals layers of bay laurel, cherry wood, and walnut, with velvety tannins that build tension before resolving into a mineral-driven, wild herb finish. A strong effort in 2022, holding remarkably close to the mark set by the 2021 despite the Labor Day heatwave.  Decanter