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2018 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oak Knoll District
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Community Tasting Notes 53
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OenoEd Likes this wine: 93 points
May 1, 2024 - Slightly reduced nose , blew off after 15 minutes, but some overripe phenolics persisted, a bit of bubble gum and cotton candy . But there’s a party going on in the mouth, with tar, brambly black berries, and a lush mouth coating concentration that is more expressive and softer than the nose suggests. Carries its 14.8% beautifully, and finishes without an off note. 5 years of great drinking ahead.
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Mark1npt Likes this wine: 93 points
May 1, 2024 - Final vintage from the first tranche brought to tonight's event by John Vega. Many thanks to him for putting this multi vertical together for us all. Not sure of any decant time for these.
Mid garnet in the glass with a somewhat diminished nose of black fruit. The palate reflects the regal and denser quality of the '18 fruit. Smooth, slightly chalky black Zin fruit on display. Balanced, creamy black cherry fruit with more air and a hint of spice. I really liked this vintage. Thanks for supplying all these, John! -
Gr8penut Likes this wine: 89 points
March 22, 2024 - Good, but expecting more.
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oropeza Likes this wine:
January 28, 2024 - Dusty black fruit on the nose and up front in the mouth; core is mid-toned with plenty of new oak, finish is really good on soft tannins and a lick of acidity.
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bigbass250 Likes this wine:
December 26, 2023 - special christmas request from the ladies along with the 2020
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Biale
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Black Chicken
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oak Knoll District
- UPC Code 1000000000119
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 8 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,065 (43%)
- Consumed 1,428 (57%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietyZinfandel
- DesignationBlack Chicken
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
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