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Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2023 /

Sku: 16852132

James Suckling94 Points
Wine Spectator94 Points
The Wine Advocate92 Points
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Showing the influence of the breezy and fog-laced Oak Knoll District, the 2023 vintage offers rich, plush fruit, delicate acidity and a structure defined by well-ripened tannins. Layered notes of black cherry, raspberry, sandalwood, bergamot, cloves, blueberry, and balsam on the nose. Delicate, yet rich with plum compote, violets, and baking spice on the palate. An ideal vintage of the Black Chicken that, with proper cellaring, will continue to improve for the next 5-7 years.

• Zinfandel •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Barbeque
Charcuterie-Cheese
Game
Lamb
Pizza

Reviews

James Suckling94 Points
Wine Spectator94 Points
The Wine Advocate92 Points
JS James Suckling: 94 Points
A big but cool and well-balanced wine that is full-bodied but fresh. Made from vines averaging 40 years old and from mostly cool parts of Napa Valley, including the Biale family's vineyard planted in 1937. Moderate tannins lift the vivid raspberry, blackberry, black pepper and umami flavors. Drink or hold.
WS Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Jammy and generous, with bold aromatics, this red is a pleasure to drink, offering polished cherry and blackberry tart flavors accented by briar patch and licorice as this zips along the lively finish. Drink now through 2034.
WA The Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Assembled from several vineyards around Napa with an average vine age of about 40 years, the 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken features raspberries and cherries up front plus hints of stone fruit and cracked pepper. It's medium- to full-bodied, supple across the mid-palate, then firms up a bit on the bright, refreshing finish.