96 points Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate

Roughly the same blend and sourcing as the 2022, Realm's 2023 The Tempest displays a lovely herbal-floral element not seen in prior releases. Combined with the intense black cherries, the result is something special. In the mouth, this medium- to full-bodied wine is smooth and silky. Long, with hints of mocha on the finish and framed by fine-grained tannins, this is elegant, lovely stuff.

95 points The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Wine Advocate) 

The 2023 The Tempest is a blend of 61% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petite Sirah. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sails out of the glass with energetic notes of wild blueberries and black raspberries, giving way to an undercurrent of lavender, dark chocolate, cedar chest, and star anise. The full-bodied palate delivers nice bright black and blue fruit layers with lots of spicy sparks and a velvety texture, finishing long and satisfyingly opulent.