93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Root beer and cola, candied violet, warm plums and black cherry bring palate coating flavor without heaviness. Cleansing tannins and brightening acidity uncover savory accents through a long finish. Intriguing and distinctive. Concentration and refinement, this Petite Sirah is a perfect alternative for someone who wants a full bodied wine and something new. Alcohol 14.8%. (Dec 2024)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Deeply structured yet rich and polished, with robust flavors of blackberry that are highlighted by sandalwood, bitter chocolate and dusky spice notes as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. (12/31/24)"
93 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "So broad, rich and softly tannic, this inky-colored wine is saturated in black and blue fruit that coats the palate and lingers on the finish. Drenched in plush tannins, baked blueberries and blackberries, it is huge in flavor and body while staying plush and drinkable for fans of petite sirah. Drink now or hold. (7/18/24)"
91 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Produced largely from Rutherford fruit, the 2022 Petite Sirah Royal Punishers matured in approximately one-third new French oak. Marked by scents of blackberries and vanilla, plus a few herbal nuances and hints of dark chocolate, it's full-bodied and framed by dusty tannins. Serve it alongside a nice slab of rare beef anytime over the next decade or so. Drink: 2025-2035. (Oct 2024)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Deeply structured yet rich and polished, with robust flavors of blackberry that are highlighted by sandalwood, bitter chocolate and dusky spice notes as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. (12/31/24)"
93 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "So broad, rich and softly tannic, this inky-colored wine is saturated in black and blue fruit that coats the palate and lingers on the finish. Drenched in plush tannins, baked blueberries and blackberries, it is huge in flavor and body while staying plush and drinkable for fans of petite sirah. Drink now or hold. (7/18/24)"
91 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Produced largely from Rutherford fruit, the 2022 Petite Sirah Royal Punishers matured in approximately one-third new French oak. Marked by scents of blackberries and vanilla, plus a few herbal nuances and hints of dark chocolate, it's full-bodied and framed by dusty tannins. Serve it alongside a nice slab of rare beef anytime over the next decade or so. Drink: 2025-2035. (Oct 2024)"
| Product SKU | 352549 |
| Producer | Biale |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Petite Sirah |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.8% |
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