Excellent aged Zinfandel, not gone by any stretch, but probably at or slightly beyond peak. Same "age" flavor of older fruit that has lost its brightness, but gives a nice funky complexity. Nice contrast to the 2007 which was much brighter.
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Stored since release in the 55 degree cellar. OK, not a zin fan, but the guests loved it. And as zin's go, this was good and certainly more complex than most. And it has stood up well. Medium red, primary nose of raspberry, spice, and pepper. Yes, a little hot but surprisingly not overpowering at 16.7%. Last bottle, IMO- drink now.
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A dark, integrated wine at this point. I have never allowed a bottle of Biale to age this long, and it was unlike any bottle I've had previously. No hard edges, but loads of dark fruits and almost port like on the finish.
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3/27/2015 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent aged Zinfandel, not gone by any stretch, but probably at or slightly beyond peak. Same "age" flavor of older fruit that has lost its brightness, but gives a nice funky complexity. Nice contrast to the 2007 which was much brighter.
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12/28/2011 - ZARDO wrote: 93 Points
HOLDING UP NICELY! I LIKE THIS WINE
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8/28/2011 - RR47 wrote: 90 Points
Stored since release in the 55 degree cellar. OK, not a zin fan, but the guests loved it. And as zin's go, this was good and certainly more complex than most. And it has stood up well. Medium red, primary nose of raspberry, spice, and pepper. Yes, a little hot but surprisingly not overpowering at 16.7%. Last bottle, IMO- drink now.
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5/29/2011 - hanasowner wrote: 91 Points
A dark, integrated wine at this point. I have never allowed a bottle of Biale to age this long, and it was unlike any bottle I've had previously. No hard edges, but loads of dark fruits and almost port like on the finish.
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5/7/2011 - kdwoodrow@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Still massive fruit with warm brambly character, leather and licorice. Quite complex with well- blended flavors. Yum.
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