94 points Wine Spectator: "Jammy and generous, with bold aromatics, this red is a pleasure to drink, offering polished cherry and blackberry tart flavors accented by briar patch and licorice as this zips along the lively finish. Drink now through 2034. (Aug 2025)"
94 points James Suckling: "A big but cool and well-balanced wine that is full-bodied but fresh. Made from vines averaging 40 years old and from mostly cool parts of Napa Valley, including the Biale family's vineyard planted in 1937. Moderate tannins lift the vivid raspberry, blackberry, black pepper and umami flavors. Drink or hold. (Mar 2025)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous<,/i>): "The 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken is an absolute delight. Plump, juicy and open-knit, Black Chicken is one the most accessible wines in this range. Succulent red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, pomegranate and a refreshing kick of blood orange all meld together effortlessly. Drink 2025-2035 (Dec 2024)"
92 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Assembled from several vineyards around Napa with an average vine age of about 40 years, the 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken features raspberries and cherries up front plus hints of stone fruit and cracked pepper. It's medium- to full-bodied, supple across the mid-palate, then firms up a bit on the bright, refreshing finish. Drink 2025-2033 (Jun 2025)"
94 points James Suckling: "A big but cool and well-balanced wine that is full-bodied but fresh. Made from vines averaging 40 years old and from mostly cool parts of Napa Valley, including the Biale family's vineyard planted in 1937. Moderate tannins lift the vivid raspberry, blackberry, black pepper and umami flavors. Drink or hold. (Mar 2025)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous<,/i>): "The 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken is an absolute delight. Plump, juicy and open-knit, Black Chicken is one the most accessible wines in this range. Succulent red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, pomegranate and a refreshing kick of blood orange all meld together effortlessly. Drink 2025-2035 (Dec 2024)"
92 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Assembled from several vineyards around Napa with an average vine age of about 40 years, the 2023 Zinfandel Black Chicken features raspberries and cherries up front plus hints of stone fruit and cracked pepper. It's medium- to full-bodied, supple across the mid-palate, then firms up a bit on the bright, refreshing finish. Drink 2025-2033 (Jun 2025)"
| Product SKU | 354804 |
| Producer | Biale |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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