Reviews & Ratings
2024 Robert Biale Zinfandel "Black Chicken"
Winery: Robert Biale
Vintage: 2024
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Black Chicken"
Wine Category: Zinfandel
Grape blend: Zinfandel
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $55
Cases produced: 5,600
KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: July 25, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and medium purple colored Zinfandel from Robert Biale opens with a sage and cranberry bouquet with hints of orange peel and raspberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is smooth, seamless, zesty, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is an oak and gentle blackberry blend with notes of cinnamon and black licorice. We also detected hints of stony minerality and pomegranate. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and tingly tannins are nicely sustained. We would pair this Zin with sweat Italian sausage. Enjoy – KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Generous aromas of bramble, plum, and bay leaf on the nose. The palate is vibrant and expansive, layered with blackberry, orange peel, pomegranate, thyme, and warm baking spices. Balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins frame the 2024 Black Chicken, carrying it through a long, resonant finish.
