Robert Biale Vineyards
R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel
Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Nose has charred cherry, dried blackberry, dehydrated cranberry, old wet leather, dried blueberries, saturated cedar plank and crushed fresh blueberries.
Palate has ripe/dried blueberries, light creamy oak, dark chocolate, dried strawberry, strawberry jam, rioevblackberry, violets and wet garden soil.
Finish is forever, tannins are velvet Elvis! I can't believe I'm commiting this to actual notes, but this might be the best Biale bottle we've ever had, and it's hard to top the equal vintage from the Monte Rosso vineyard. MR is dear to my heart from most producers, but this is epic. At peak enjoyment at only 11yo! Decanted 5H.
Paired to mesquite smoked pork chops from a 1/2 pig purchase from our dear farmer friend Courtney at Highland Farm (Old Chatham, NY). Please support your local resources.
Nose has charred cherry, dried blackberry, dehydrated cranberry, old wet leather, dried blueberries, saturated cedar plank and crushed fresh blueberries.
Palate has ripe/dried blueberries, light creamy oak, dark chocolate, dried strawberry, strawberry jam, rioevblackberry, violets and wet garden soil.
Finish is forever, tannins are velvet Elvis! I can't believe I'm commiting this to actual notes, but this might be the best Biale bottle we've ever had, and it's hard to top the equal vintage from the Monte Rosso vineyard. MR is dear to my heart from most producers, but this is epic. At peak enjoyment at only 11yo! Decanted 5H.
Paired to mesquite smoked pork chops from a 1/2 pig purchase from our dear farmer friend Courtney at Highland Farm (Old Chatham, NY). Please support your local resources.
Nose has ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, dried cranberry, dried mint, spice cake, wet cedar box and vanilla bean.
Palate has chocolate covered dried cherry, eucalyptus, dried fig, raspberry jam, menthol and dried strawberry. Mild tannins, light acidity but long finish. At peak enjoyment for this bottle today, in 2021. Decanted 6H.
Paired with pulled pork sandwiches, a Superbowl Sunday tradition for us. A local pork shoulder (Mill River Farm, New Marlborough, MA), dry spice rubbed and rested for 24H, then 10H in the slow cooker; it's just falling apart...so beautiful, our kitchen smells amazing! Garnished with our garden bread & butter pickles, homemade barbeque sauce, pickled red onion and a dash of cilantro, all a worthy combination.
Nose has ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, dried cranberry, dried mint, spice cake, wet cedar box and vanilla bean.
Palate has chocolate covered dried cherry, eucalyptus, dried fig, raspberry jam, menthol and dried strawberry. Mild tannins, light acidity but long finish. At peak enjoyment for this bottle today, in 2021. Decanted 6H.
Paired with pulled pork sandwiches, a Superbowl Sunday tradition for us. A local pork shoulder (Mill River Farm, New Marlborough, MA), dry spice rubbed and rested for 24H, then 10H in the slow cooker; it's just falling apart...so beautiful, our kitchen smells amazing! Garnished with our garden bread & butter pickles, homemade barbeque sauce, pickled red onion and a dash of cilantro, all a worthy combination.
Really enjoying this wine. 2 hour decant and it has opened nicely. Red fruit, earthy core, ripe fruit but definitely not jammy. Good acidity, medium bodied.
Really enjoying this wine. 2 hour decant and it has opened nicely. Red fruit, earthy core, ripe fruit but definitely not jammy. Good acidity, medium bodied.
Feb 9th, 2017
Red/black fruit, oak, rounded, EA/VA
Red/black fruit, oak, rounded, EA/VA
Apr 2nd, 2015It has the right oak balance with blueberries and richness. Very nice. 110 year old vines at Bill moore's vineyard in Coombsville.
It has the right oak balance with blueberries and richness. Very nice. 110 year old vines at Bill moore's vineyard in Coombsville.
Feb 14th, 2015
Powerful but elegant, restrained and balanced. Quite age worthy, and dang delicious. #bialezinssing #napaoldvines #californiahistory (sample courtesy of the winemaker)
Powerful but elegant, restrained and balanced. Quite age worthy, and dang delicious. #bialezinssing #napaoldvines #californiahistory (sample courtesy of the winemaker)
Feb 11th, 2015
Robert Biale - Old Kraft Vineyard - zinfandel - Napa - well balanced - Aromas: blueberries/ spices - Love the freshness of this wine -
Robert Biale - Old Kraft Vineyard - zinfandel - Napa - well balanced - Aromas: blueberries/ spices - Love the freshness of this wine -
Sep 26th, 2014
Chocolate covered dark cherries. A hint of cedar, sour cherry, and blackberry jam.
Chocolate covered dark cherries. A hint of cedar, sour cherry, and blackberry jam.
Sep 13th, 2013