| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| Red |
2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
5/7/2017 - Bodyfxr wrote: 88 pointsDrank over the course of two days. Popped and poured initially very oakey. Tannins were well integrated but the finish was Mehta. Day two was much better. Less oak, more character. A decent quaff. Not very memorable. |
| Red |
2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
3/23/2017 - ebert Likes this wine: 93 pointsBright deep fruit flavors with clean acidity on the finish. Will hold up well for several more years. Tasting great now with smooth tannins |
| Red |
2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
3/20/2017 - dfresh Likes this wine: 94 pointsFantastic from beginning to end. Loads of blueberries, vanilla, down pepper and strawberry bramble. Juicy and yielding yet not over the top. Slight acidity makes for some tart berry sensations with very modest tannins that don't dry you out. Medium finish. This wine leaves you wanting more. |
| Red |
2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
3/19/2017 - Backdoctor wrote: 91 pointsreally drinking well now, great fruit on palate. well Balanced. |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/27/2017 - kenthargis wrote: 91 pointsA little bit of a slow start, but really opened up well after a couple of hours and even the next day. Probably liked the Old Kraft somewhat better, but this also was a very nice combo of acidity, alcohol fruit and body. In a great spot. |
| Red |
2014 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
2/26/2017 - Motz wrote: 91 pointsSublime bouquet of red and tropical fruit essences, backed by high quality spice, including peppercorns, toasted nuts (cashew in particular), and high quality terroir. Concentrated, yet featuring a silky, palate-caressing texture, similar to great Red Burgundy. Expansive, deep, and long. The wine wears its reported 15 abv well enough, but finishes a little hot. 91-92. |
| Red |
2008 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/25/2017 - wiscgrad wrote: 92 pointsthis has definitely evolved over time based on the pro scores from 5+ years ago. All red fruit and quite light on its feet. tannins are fully resolved. wouldn't wait too much longer |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/2/2017 - In vino potestus est wrote: 84 pointsSecond night with this bottle ...and, ...wow, this has fallen off a cliff. The structure of the wine has begun to disintegrate. The tannins are now gone and what's left is a diluted late harvest zinfandel. Sweet, cloying plum with longish finish. All in @ 24 hours. This will not last. Drink all you have now, and at the first sitting. |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/1/2017 - In vino potestus est Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill youthful though a hint of aging on the rim. In the battle between fruit vs tannins, tannins win, they remain very strong. Good berry flavor with lots of pepper. Good to strong berry flavors with long finish. Delicious. This is good now and may have been better 1-2 years ago. My concern is that the tannins will outlive the fruit and never quite achieve balance. My opinion is: drink what you have now.. the risk in waiting is that the fruit evaporates and only tannins remain. FYI, LOA (lots of alcohol: ABV=15.8%) |
| Red |
2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
1/30/2017 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 92 pointsWonderful expression of mountain fruit. Red and black fruits dance with rustic spices creating big broad shouldered Zinfandel with good structure. Everything is in balance here with all components making an appearance. |
| Red |
2012 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
1/2/2017 - sdahar Likes this wine: 88 pointsWas surprised at how reserved and light this was with some unexpected acidity. Drank with New Years prime rib and it was not up to the task and was overwhelmed. |
| Red |
1997 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/12/2005 - buckeye76 wrote: 91 pointsRASPBERRIES AND CHERRIES IN THE NOSE WITH BLACK CHERRIES AND RASPBERRIES IN THE FLAVOR. MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH. |
| Red |
2006 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
11/2/2016 - Ellenkf Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark concentrated blue and black fruits at the forefront, mid palate brings in graphite and dried savory herbs, and a lip smacking juicy sweet/tart finish. Gulpable. |
| Red |
2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
9/17/2016 - ebert Likes this wine: 92 pointsGreat Zin. Elegant with good structure and should age well for years. |
| Red |
2005 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/3/2016 - kdwoodrow@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 pointsCork had disintegrated, wine had leaked, but miraculously it had not gone bad. Licorice, smoke, leather, a little candy apple. Better than expected! |
| Red |
2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
7/25/2016 - ebert Likes this wine: 91 pointstasting very good on initial opening and very enjoyable |
| Red |
2012 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
7/23/2016 - Coachron13 Likes this wine: 89 pointsA zin on the lighter side. No big jammy thing here. Easy drinking. |
| Red |
2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
5/14/2016 - aaronfeigin Likes this wine: 91 pointsDrinking really well right now. Very complex, tons of raspberry fruit with a bit of smoke. Mellow tannins, smooth and enjoyable. |
| Red |
2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
4/2/2016 - cos65 Likes this wine: NRA bit pricey, but this is really quite a nice zin, from a classic vineyard. Big sweet and juicy, but well proportioned and covers heat well. |
| Red |
2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
4/2/2016 - cpdwines Likes this wine: 93 pointsDrinking quite nicely right now. |
| Red |
2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
1/27/2016 - raiderwes wrote: 92 pointsvery fine; much better than Black Chicken |
| Red |
2006 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/27/2015 - wondersofwine Likes this wine: NR15.8% abv. First planted in the 1800's, the vineyard above the Sonoma Valley was named by Louis M. Martini for its reddish rocky soil. Label mentions "coveted grapes" producing some of the "longest-lived wines" of the region. 550 cases made. Viscous, opaque, and darkly colored wine. Dark berries and leathery notes coat the palate. It tastes mature but not necessarily on the downslope. It doesn't hit me with as much alcoholic heat as you might expect from the alcohol percentage. Two days after the wine was opened, the wine seemed to have mellowed a bit and was pleasantly juicy and fruity, still with dark berries but less savory notes. |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
8/9/2015 - qcwino wrote: NRBlack cherry, a little cola, tons of sweet tobacco leaf. Not flabby or jammy at all. Nice zin. |
| Red |
2012 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
7/30/2015 - zinsidious Likes this wine: 90 pointsBlackberries, blueberries and brambly spice. Just a hint of vanilla and a long finish...think this can go for awhile. |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
7/23/2015 - vinorsk Likes this wine: 91 pointsDelicious, full bodied, smooth and rich black fruit flavors. Great wine. No heat |
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