We enjoyed a flight of 2004 Biale Zins (04 Aldo's, 04 Old Crane Ranch, 04 Grande Vineyard, 04 Monte Rosso and 04 Black Chicken). The wines, not bad, were not impressive outside the Monte Rosso. It was a baby and had years ahead of it. The Black Chicken was number 2 and the most jammy of the group. Grande Vineyard was showing burnt brown sugar and Aldo's was balanced buy uninspiring. The Old Crane Ranch was more bad amarone than anything else. Not appealing at all.
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Nose of cherry and blackberry leads to palate of same flavors plus pepper and spice. Smooth tannins conclude a 10 second finish. An enjoyable bottle of zin.
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11/28/2014 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 93 Points
Big, booming with flavor, packs a mouthful, smooth, good Wow factor.
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4/7/2014 - Thirsty1 wrote:
We enjoyed a flight of 2004 Biale Zins (04 Aldo's, 04 Old Crane Ranch, 04 Grande Vineyard, 04 Monte Rosso and 04 Black Chicken). The wines, not bad, were not impressive outside the Monte Rosso. It was a baby and had years ahead of it. The Black Chicken was number 2 and the most jammy of the group. Grande Vineyard was showing burnt brown sugar and Aldo's was balanced buy uninspiring. The Old Crane Ranch was more bad amarone than anything else. Not appealing at all.
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10/30/2006 - goofy Yno wrote: 86 Points
nice dark fruits, great flavor profile, but hot, hot hot. Alcohol north of 16 % and you can taste it. too bad.
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9/4/2006 - mf9800 wrote: 92 Points
Great wine. Lots of good flavor with a good finish. Not overpowering in any area.
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5/31/2006 - flashvictor wrote: 90 Points
Nose of cherry and blackberry leads to palate of same flavors plus pepper and spice. Smooth tannins conclude a 10 second finish. An enjoyable bottle of zin.
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