Winery Story

Realm

Founded in 2002, Realm is a young producer by global standards, yet one of Napa Valley’s most sought-after names worldwide. The past couple of decades have been a rollercoaster with plenty of ups, downs, twists, and leadership turns. Most recently, in early 2025, it was announced that Realm’s superstar winemaker, Benoit Touquette, was stepping back into a consulting role. Managing partner, Scott Becker, sees this as “more of an evolution than a revolution.” With two new hires in charge of the day-to-day viticulture and winemaking, it's clearer than ever that the only constant at Realm is change.

The Only Constant is Change

The only constant is change. –       Heraclitus   2002-2015 – This blessed plot, this earth, this Realm. Realm was co-founded by Juan Mercado in the early 2000s. Mercado had been a medic in the army during the Gulf War and then came to work as a nurse at a hospital in Oakland, California, before moving...

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Winery Information

Region: , ,

Address: 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only

Major Grapes: , ,

Vineyard Size: 40 acres (owned)

Own Winery: Yes

DTC Mailing List: Yes

Vineyard Sustainability: NA

Year Established: 2002

Owner: Scott Becker (Managing Partner)

Winemaker: Kelly Fields

Website: https://www.realmcellars.com/

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Published: September 2025