Robert Biale Vineyards - Black Chicken Zinfandel 2022 (375ml) PrioratWinemaker Notes Showing the influence of the breezy and fog laced Oak Knoll District, the wine offers rich, plush fruit, delicate acidity and a structure defined by well ripened, fine grained tannins. Layered notes of blackberry preserves, raspberry, violet, cocoa, anise, and cherry wood on the nose. Persistent and full on the palate with flavors of plum, black cherry, baking spices, dried herbs, and pomegrante. An expressive Zinfandel that, with
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The palate unfolds a delightful symphony of flavors
This oddly seems fresher at times than the 20
Ripe and with the vivid edge of the vintage
The texture is simply mesmerizing with its fleshy mouthfeel from the pinot noir that coats the palate before giving way to an incredible saline freshness with a pleasant hint of bitterness
This red wine is readily enjoyable on its own and versatile enough to be paired with anything from casual pub fare to a classic ribeye
an asparagus bok-choy frittata
followed by a hint of vanilla
and the tannins certainly have walls and flexibility to them
yields and particular soils (mainly decomposed “koffieklip) were selected to
with baked raspberry
