Fidelio is sourced from two Napa Valley vineyards, our Farella Estate in the cool Coombsville AVA and Tom Gamble’s Riverbound Vineyard in Yountville. Old-vine Sauvignon Blanc forms the backbone of the wine, including two plantings at Farella now more than 25 years old and the Confluence block at Riverbound, planted over two decades ago. Together, these sites bring natural freshness, texture, and depth.

In the cellar, Fidelio is fermented across a range of vessels including new and neutral oak, concrete, clay, and ceramic. Each contributes to the wine’s layers and complexity while preserving clarity and precision. Multiple pick dates broaden the aromatic range, adding dimension without sacrificing balance. This wine is an example of continuous refinement. At Farella Estate, we added cross arms in the vineyard to create more dappled light around the fruit zone and adjusted irrigation practices to optimize ripening. In 2021, we installed a new white wine press that allows for much more precise control of oxygen exposure during pressing. The result is a wine that captures the ethos of Realm, richness and freshness at the same time.

The 2022 vintage marked the beginning of a new label for this wine.
Behind the Label: Fidelio