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2023 Robert Biale Petite Sirah "Palisades Vineyard"

Robert Biale 2023 Palisades Petite Sirah

Winery: Robert Biale

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Palisades Vineyard"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 100% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Calistoga

State or country: CA

Price: $68

Cases produced: 294

KWG Score: 94.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)

Review date: March 20, 2026

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight purple colored Petite Sirah from Robert Biale opens with a black plum and gentle leather bouquet with hints of mild licorice, wet stone, and blueberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is very nicely balanced, velvety, seamless, and a little juicy. The flavor profile is a black cherry and blueberry blend with notes of stone dust and black plum. We also detected hints of cocoa, oak, and a touch of tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-managed refined moderate tannins are nicely sustained. We would pair this Petite Sirah with Mike's oxtail stew or Roy's rib roast. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Notes of black plum, cherry bark, violets, and wet slate on the nose. Focused on the palate with firm, ripe tannins displaying flavors of blackberry, coffee, lavender, and dark chocolate. Long and expansive on the finish.

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