When I first opened the wine, the first hour it was very herbal and almost sour. We let it sit for a little over an hour before we went back to it. Thank goodness it had changed. Change for the better. Showed better structure and thickness of juice. Nice black fruit and the finish lingered!
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Was concerned that I had held this Zinfandel too long, but no regrets. Structure was in tact. Big bold dark fruit with superb mouthfeel. Jammy but with notes of white pepper. Served with brisket chili.
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(Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Black Chicken, Napa Valley) The Black Chicken is typically co-fermented with as much as 5% Petite Sirah, creating a multidimensional profile of incredibly deep raspberry and blueberry, verging on framboise. The luscious texture is almost chocolatey in richness and consistency. Special Report: Napa Valley Zinfandel
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10/23/2021 - Grandin7 Likes this wine: 89 Points
When I first opened the wine, the first hour it was very herbal and almost sour. We let it sit for a little over an hour before we went back to it. Thank goodness it had changed. Change for the better.
Showed better structure and thickness of juice. Nice black fruit and the finish lingered!
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7/5/2020 - wynlvr Likes this wine: 92 Points
well integrated, drinking at top form
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1/18/2020 - Wino Laurie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Was concerned that I had held this Zinfandel too long, but no regrets. Structure was in tact. Big bold dark fruit with superb mouthfeel. Jammy but with notes of white pepper. Served with brisket chili.
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12/30/2018 - aknot13 wrote: 85 Points
Too jammy, too alcoholic - not my style.
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4/15/2018 - rhanke wrote:
nice
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