Robert Biale - Napa Valley Black Chicken Zinfandel 2021 (750ml)
Price: $59.99
| Producer | Robert Biale |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 7149 |
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Sourced from the same family vineyard that Aldo, Nonna, Bob Biale and the Biale family have farmed their whole lives, with additional grapes from our neighboring winery vineyard. The Oak Knoll winegrowing region is prevalent in this wine with its ripe aromatics and juicy acidity. The nose is full of vibrant Bing cherries, raspberries, cinnamon, white cake, fresh purple flowers, subtle dried herb and toasty brown spices. The entry is bright and gives way to supple, round tannins. The lovely finish is the signature of this elegant and remarkably balanced Zinfandel.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Dark plums, crushed dark berries, cocoa beans, dried orange and moist bark. Medium-bodied, spiced and racy with sleek tannins and vivid acidity. Flavorful and silky.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Sourced primarily from Oak Knoll, the 2021 Zinfandel Black Chicken delivers briar-laced bramble-berry fruit, plus a decent dose of vanilla (maturation was in 25% new French oak). Full-bodied, it's creamy, ripe and lush, with a slightly herbal tang on the lingering finish. It's a balanced, seductive Zin, not over the top while still expressing intense varietal character.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
A briar patch in a glass, this zesty red shows spirited blackberry, grilled anise and green peppercorn flavors as it builds richness toward refined tannins.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
A touch of maple sweetness tops boisterous, bright fruit flavors in this full-bodied, smooth and lightly tannic wine from one of Napa's few Zinfandel specialists. Raspberries, strawberries and vanilla taste rich and relaxed as you sip.
Daniel Hernandez-Brun for K&D: 91 Points
The ‘21 Robert Biale Black Chicken Zinfandel is a clear ruby color, immediately setting it apart from the unctuous, jammy, extracted Zinfandels that make up the majority of the pack in this category. Blackberry and raspberry waft from the glass, followed by black pepper and white smoke. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with juicy black fruit and earthy herbal notes that linger at the finish.
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