Robert Biale Vineyards
Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Party Line
Red wine
4.6
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Party Line is owned by Robert Biale Vineyards who is focused on crafting intensely flavored Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in Napa Valley. Yields are controlled to produce small quantities of concentrated fruit through diligent farming. Winemaker Tres Goetting sources fruit from vineyards in the North Coast. THhe grapes are hand-picked, crushed and gravity fed into open top tanks. Cold-soaking lasts for two to four days at 10˚C and inoculated yeast is used to kick start the fermentation with two to three punchdowns per day for colour and tannin extraction. Fermentation completes after fourteen to sixteen days at a maximum temperature of 30˚C. At dryness, lightly pressed into 100% Burgundy oak barrels of which 25% new, aged for eleven months resulting in intense, velvety wines.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Party Line is a deep ruby color.The nose offers a captivating bouquet of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, accompanied by hints of spice and vanilla.
On the palate, the Party Line Zinfandel is full-bodied and rich, with velvety tannins that provide a smooth and luxurious mouthfeel. The flavors of dark fruits continue to shine, with notes of blackberry jam, raspberry compote, and plum preserves. There is a lovely balance between the fruitiness and the subtle oak influence, which adds complexity and depth to the wine.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Zinfandel
ORIGINS
Winery: Robert Biale Vineyards
Region: North Coast California
The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines.
The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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