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2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 65
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pauldenisarcher wrote: flawed
April 1, 2024 - Too old
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Senso-beak wrote: 87 points
December 22, 2023 - Opened and served. Solid ruby to pink/clear at the rim. Fruity port like nose. Tart and puckering at open, nearly sour notes. Strawberries, hoisin. A bit of heat. Some green tomato. Will update.
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awilliamson4 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 5, 2022 - This is really great right now. A great mouthfeel and acidity and nice dark fruits. Tannins are pretty integrated. Alcohol has blown off. Cedarbox and and over ripe black fruit.
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Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 93 points
September 28, 2019 - This wine has turned into a gem! The depth of the wine and the layers of goodness touches the palate with grace and excitement. Red and blue fruit are in the background, but are still apart of the show. The acidity has kept this wine stable. What a pleasant surprise! Great juice!
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rmcnees wrote: 89 points
June 18, 2019 - Bright garnet colored, medium bodied, ripe cherry fruits with brambly blackberry and black raspberry notes accented by cinnamon and brown spices, hints of pepper vanilla and bacon fat with a moderate tannin, tangy finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2019/06/fathers-day-special-dinner-features.html
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Black Chicken Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/2/2013 (link) 93 points(Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken) Medium red violet color; appealing, lavender, tart berry, black currant nose; tasty, tart berry, pepper, tart black currant palate with medium acidity; needs 2 years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Biale
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation Black Chicken
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 000004339670, 1000000000224, 8022610000449
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 513 (29%)
- Consumed 1,259 (71%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Chciago Deepdish Pizza, Yum. With ribs. Solid fruit. Not too sweet. 92Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 56 votes
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- ProducerRobert Biale
- VarietyZinfandel
- DesignationBlack Chicken
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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