Reviews & Ratings

2022 Robert Biale Zinfandel "Black Chicken"

Winery: Robert Biale

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Black Chicken"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 7,400

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: August 2, 2024

Wine Review: This slightly cloudy and dark ruby colored opens with an inviting gentle raspberry and boysenberry bouquet with hints of dark chocolate. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and zesty. The flavor profile is a blackberry tea and oak blend with notes of stony minerality and boysenberry. I also detected hints of black plum and pomegranate. The finish is dry and its fine tannins fade away nicely. I would pair this Zin with duck breast. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Showing the influence of the breezy and fog-laced Oak Knoll District, the wine offers rich, plush fruit, delicate acidity and a structure defined by well-ripened, fine-grained tannins. Layered notes of blackberry preserves, raspberry, violet, cocoa, anise, and cherry wood on the nose. Persistent and full on the palate with flavors of plum, black cherry, baking spices, dried herbs, and pomegranate. An expressive Zinfandel that, with proper cellaring, will continue to improve for the next 5-7 years.

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