Reviews & Ratings
2023 Robert Biale Petite Sirah "Palisades Vineyard"
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.
