Ripe dark fruit like black cherry, plum, fig, prune, cassis with cinnamon and spice note. Somewhat dusty. Smooth with silky tannin. Wish had more acidity.
Ripe dark fruit like black cherry, plum, fig, prune, cassis with cinnamon and spice note. Somewhat dusty. Smooth with silky tannin. Wish had more acidity.
Apr 13th, 2018
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.2
How can you not like this style of wine? Sure, it's super big and juicy and ripe, but it's also well made and sensual. The acid is still there too, with a more modest amount of oak than some of the wines that steal it's style.
How can you not like this style of wine? Sure, it's super big and juicy and ripe, but it's also well made and sensual. The acid is still there too, with a more modest amount of oak than some of the wines that steal it's style.
3 people found it helpfulMay 15th, 2015
A great wine should have a great story and "The Black Chicken" has both. Superb Zin, one of the top Bottlings of Zin in America.
A great wine should have a great story and "The Black Chicken" has both. Superb Zin, one of the top Bottlings of Zin in America.
2 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
Impressive. Not your typical Zin at all. Very subdued nose. Shows restraint in its category on the palate. Raspberry tart notes coupled with fine-grained tannins. Great Zin.
Impressive. Not your typical Zin at all. Very subdued nose. Shows restraint in its category on the palate. Raspberry tart notes coupled with fine-grained tannins. Great Zin.
1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2018
Pretty black raspberry fruit notes of bramble and licorice notes of dried cranberry. Medium body juicy acidity. Bright fruit tones. Light finish.
Pretty black raspberry fruit notes of bramble and licorice notes of dried cranberry. Medium body juicy acidity. Bright fruit tones. Light finish.
1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2014
I will need to go back for seconds of this guy. Seems a bit leaner and spicer which I like. #wine #zinfandel
I will need to go back for seconds of this guy. Seems a bit leaner and spicer which I like. #wine #zinfandel
Jan 9th, 2016
Solid, as always.
Mar 19th, 2015
A great wine with a greater story. Be sure to visit the winery - so fun. #prohibition
A great wine with a greater story. Be sure to visit the winery - so fun. #prohibition
Nov 16th, 2014
@Hugh O'Riordan @Craig Sedmak @Ron R @Severn Goodwin we are looking to get together Tuesday October 23. Craig & Hugh are def in town that night! If anyone else is in town more than welcome to join us please text me 551-580-1237 so we can set the place
@Hugh O'Riordan @Craig Sedmak @Ron R @Severn Goodwin we are looking to get together Tuesday October 23. Craig & Hugh are def in town that night! If anyone else is in town more than welcome to join us please text me 551-580-1237 so we can set the place
Oct 12th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
