Hard to add on the great tasting notes already provided for this wine. I’d say that it’s drinking nicely now in early 2024 (+5). One of the better Black Chickens - probably due to holding it longer than I usually do. Definitely worth the wait if you have patience. Time gives this a richness and depth I haven’t experienced when opening them earlier. More unique and a better QPR than I’ve previously experienced. Still kind of pricy for a Zin they sell at Total Wine.
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Nose is really powerful, kind of reminiscent of Syrah heavy Châteauneuf or even a northern Rhône. Lots of dark fruit, blackberry, black cap raspberry, a dose of sweet fresh plum, lingering mocha and tiny piquant spice note in the mid, tannins are microscopic grained but present and luscious. My first Black Chicken, and frankly a divine example of what Napa can do with the varietal. It FEELS healthy to drink. Just lovely. Don’t drink this wine too soon, 5 years seems a perfect age for enjoying it at its best. Buy years in advance and live your best life.
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2/29/2024 - MateusPetrus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really good. Plenty of dark fruit flavors, but not overly sweet. Light tannins are nice. Would buy again.
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2/7/2024 - VinoViking Likes this wine: 92 Points
Hard to add on the great tasting notes already provided for this wine. I’d say that it’s drinking nicely now in early 2024 (+5). One of the better Black Chickens - probably due to holding it longer than I usually do. Definitely worth the wait if you have patience. Time gives this a richness and depth I haven’t experienced when opening them earlier. More unique and a better QPR than I’ve previously experienced. Still kind of pricy for a Zin they sell at Total Wine.
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1/9/2024 - Mezz Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nose is really powerful, kind of reminiscent of Syrah heavy Châteauneuf or even a northern Rhône. Lots of dark fruit, blackberry, black cap raspberry, a dose of sweet fresh plum, lingering mocha and tiny piquant spice note in the mid, tannins are microscopic grained but present and luscious. My first Black Chicken, and frankly a divine example of what Napa can do with the varietal. It FEELS healthy to drink. Just lovely. Don’t drink this wine too soon, 5 years seems a perfect age for enjoying it at its best. Buy years in advance and live your best life.
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11/24/2023 - brasstab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bright and elegant. Sweet and savory. All the awesome Black Chicken qualities.
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11/17/2023 - Delvis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Black Chicken is simply consistently good. A go to at anytime.
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