An idiosyncratic journal of wines I buy from a mix of Internet sources and retailers in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive and moderately-priced stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni!
Saturday, December 02, 2006
2004 Robert Biale "Black Chicken" ZINFANDEL (Napa Valley, Cal.)
Rich-looking, saturated black ruby. Almost indescribably ripe, sexy nose of sappy, oozing blackberries and gingerbread. Soft, heavy palate impression, with huge body, great ripeness and richness, and almost port-like flavors (though it was dry). Some peppery heat at the end of the verrrrry long finish. My experience is that Zins like this crack up quickly, so, if you can find this limited production gem, enjoy it now while it's in full bloom. 91. I got this for around $30-35 at Richard's on South Shepherd a couple of months ago.
We had two bottles of this wine last night at George, 111 Queen E Street,
ReplyDeleteToronto. We had venison and bison, we were kick'n off the launch of
onlinemotorcyclestore.com
wow you are correct about the port but dry feeling, our $700 bay bill was worth
ever cent.
Compare this to the over-priced, museum JOSO's on Davenport, blah-blah usual
deep-fried calamari and $18 salad, $38 fish too expensive, but it really does
make the girls feel good. The art and the experience is fabulous, I just wish
they would chill and update the prices or make some of their food better...Goto
Sotto Sotto, just down the street, at least their food is Outstanding time;
I was there to celebrate the new European scooter collection at
www.spidiwear.com
thanks for posting your tasting notes, 2004 Robert Biale "Black Chicken"
ZINFANDEL (Napa Valley), is one of the best wines to drink with good friends. If
you have a bottle please contact me I will bring the food and truffles.