Tasting at Robert Biale
Tasted Thursday, October 6, 2011 by AllRed with 418 views
Introduction
Last fall my friend Norberto, a big fan of Zins & Pinots, told me a story about a wine he really enjoyed at a dinner in Vegas with some colleagues. He couldn't recall the winery, but remembered something about a "chicken." I knew we had to visit Robert Biale on this trip.
We arrived to find bins of fermenting grapes throughout the parking lot. With all of the rain expected early in the week, Biale's crews had to beg, borrow and steal additional bins to haul in all of their grapes before the rains. It was slightly organized chaos, but everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun and the winemaker spent a few minutes with us talking about what we were watching and cracking a few jokes along the way. $20/person tasting fee.
2010 Robert Biale Sauvignon Blanc Pollo Bianco 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Pale color. Aromas of citrus- grapefruit, and white fruit. Nice weight and mouthfeel, with bright citrus and grass flavors and nice underlying acidity. $22/btl.
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2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel The Southern Trail 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Blended from two vineyards, the Grande, planted in 1905, and the R.W. Moore, planted in 1920. Bright garnet color. Notes of raspberry liqueur, brambly red fruit and spice. Wonderful balance; flavors of pepper, black cherry and raspberry. $39/btl.
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2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel Aldo's Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
Bright ruby-garnet color. Spicy red fruit, pomegranate and raspberry aromas. Full-bodied, with pepper, raspberry liqueur and red fruit flavors. Terrific juice- unanimous favorite of the tasting. $75/bottle.
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2006 Robert Biale Syrah Hill Climber Jack & Jill
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Dark crimson color. Aromas of lavender, red fruit and meat with a subtle iron note too. Tannins are sweet but firm; flavors of red fruit, meat and underbrush. $50/btl.
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2008 Robert Biale Petite Sirah Thomann Station 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Dark purple color. Terrific bouquet of florals, blackberry and plum. Full-bodied with dense tannins and a nice mix of red & black fruits. $51/btl.
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