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Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel

9.239 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Robert Biale VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaZinfandel
Top Notes For
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.0

I always forget that I enjoy the occasional zin. This one is certainly true to the Biale style, big red fruits and spice. I typically don't hold onto zin for too long, but remember this being really intense when I tried it at the winery 4 years ago. My opinion 7 years from the vintage date is perfect for this wine/style. Shows a more elegant side that this was other wise missing.

I always forget that I enjoy the occasional zin. This one is certainly true to the Biale style, big red fruits and spice. I typically don't hold onto zin for too long, but remember this being really intense when I tried it at the winery 4 years ago. My opinion 7 years from the vintage date is perfect for this wine/style. Shows a more elegant side that this was other wise missing.

Jun 11th, 2017
Roy Goble
9.0

Solid Zin

Solid Zin

Aug 25th, 2016
Brent S
8.9

Fresh strawberries, all day. Great with smoked lobster.

Fresh strawberries, all day. Great with smoked lobster.

Dec 25th, 2013
Duane Mason
8.6

Nice Zin with Ribs

Nice Zin with Ribs

Jul 4th, 2013
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.7

Black chicken and roast chicken

Black chicken and roast chicken

Dec 21st, 2012
Eric Waxman
10

The Black Chicken is Biale's flagship Zin and is one of the best in class in my opinion.

The Black Chicken is Biale's flagship Zin and is one of the best in class in my opinion.

Aug 27th, 2014
Zachary Osness
8.6

86-88

86-88

Mar 27th, 2014
Jeremy Hyatt
9.5

One of the best zins! Black chicken!

One of the best zins! Black chicken!

Nov 2nd, 2013
Jerry Kevorkian
9.7

Quite a rich wine with a strong a strong finish!

Quite a rich wine with a strong a strong finish!

Aug 12th, 2013
Josh Alan
9.2

Well balanced, fruity all the way through but not "sweet"

Well balanced, fruity all the way through but not "sweet"

Aug 11th, 2013