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2024 Robert Biale Petite Sirah "Royal Punishers"

Robert Biale 2024 Royal Punishers Petite Sirah

Winery: Robert Biale

Vintage: 2024

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Royal Punishers"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 100% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $56

Cases produced: 1,170

KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: September 11, 2026

Wine Review: This deep purple colored Petite Sirah from Robert Biale opens with a mulberry and black cherry bouquet with hints of baking spice, Iris, and brownie batter. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, and has nice tension. The flavor profile is a stewed black plum and flinty minerality blend with notes of black tea and cassis. We also detected hints of anise lingonberry, oak, and chocolate. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its medium tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this Petite Sirah with steak kabobs. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of blackberry, pastry, coffee, and cardamom on the nose. Driven on the palate with flavors of clove, black plum, fig preserves, and wet slate. Elegant, mouth coating tannins frame this wonderfully complex Napa Valley Petite Sirah.

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