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2009 Robert Biale Zinfandel Varozza Vineyard
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- St. Helena
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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redz wrote: 90 points
September 8, 2023 - Good drinker, Holding up well, doubt further improvement
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JuliannaDHS wrote: 90 points
March 29, 2021 - Much better than a previous bottle. Still full and high alcohol but everything else balances much more than a few years ago.
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jlgnml Likes this wine: 93 points
November 26, 2019 - Stunning, good from the first drop,till the last, great spice, rich berry flavor, good finish.
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wynlvr wrote: 92 points
February 26, 2019 - A beautiful wine.
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Bodyfxr wrote: 92 points
November 22, 2018 - Decanted for 3 1/2 hours. Deep purple with crimson on the edge showing its age a bit. The nose is HUGE. Black fruit compote, stewed plums, prunes, baking spices make for an olfactory delight. Fast forming legs give way to a palate of red and blackberry preserves, spice cake, and a smooth yet a lightly spicy finish. A beautiful wine , however not a crowd pleaser at TG dinner. A lovely Biale zin in my book.
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By Antonio Galloni
New Releases from Napa Valley (Dec 2011) (link)(Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Varozza Vineyard St. Helena) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Varozza Vineyard St. Helena Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Randy Caparoso
July 31, 2011 (link)(Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Varozza Vineyard, Napa Valley) From a vineyard in the St. Helena AVA, farmed by the Varozza family since 1913, but planted to a unique, thicker-skinned clone than is found in Old Crane and Old Kraft, this Zin displays less cherry and more raspberry, hinting at black chocolate, along with denser tannins—the pretty, lush fruit falling off sturdy shoulders. Special Report: Napa Valley Zinfandel
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Biale
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Varozza Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation St. Helena
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 70 (30%)
- Consumed 164 (70%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
88% Like It 8 votes
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- ProducerRobert Biale
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSt. Helena
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