Robert Biale Vineyards

Zinfandel 'Black Chicken'

Zinfandel 'Black Chicken'

Zinfandel Black Chicken Robert Biale

• Practicing Sustainable
• 100% Zinfandel
• Sourced from their estate vineyards in Oak Knoll District AVA (Napa Valley)
• Ancient Marine sediments and rocky alluvial fan soils
• Head-trained and dry-farmed vines
• Hand-harvested
• Fermented in open-top fermenters
• 2-4-day cold soak
• 2-3-punch downs a day
• Aged 14 months in 100% Burgundy oak barrels (20% new)
• 14.8% abv 

Info

Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Napa
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-BLE-01-21 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-12-21
"Dark plums, crushed dark berries, cocoa beans, dried orange and moist bark. Medium-bodied, spiced and racy with sleek tannins and vivid acidity. Flavorful and silky. Drink now."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
"Sourced primarily from Oak Knoll, the 2021 Zinfandel Black Chicken delivers briar-laced bramble-berry fruit, plus a decent dose of vanilla (maturation was in 25% new French oak). Full-bodied, it's creamy, ripe and lush, with a slightly herbal tang on the lingering finish. It's a balanced, seductive Zin, not over the top while still expressing intense varietal character."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-06-23