ROBERT BIALE, BLACK CHICKEN ZINFANDEL

This wine comes from Napa Valley, California. It is a Zinfandel brimming with fruit, spices, and an Oak Knoll District perfume of concentrated blackberry compote, bright raspberries, clove, five spice, black tea, toasted brioche, and notes of caramel and vanilla. Voluptuous, gentle, and yummy as it is, this freshly bottled wonder has the stuffing for the long haul and is just getting started. The 2012 Black Chicken – if cellared well- will continue to improve for the next 5-8 years and likely well beyond .