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...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: September 2025