Robert Biale 2012 Stagecoach Vineyards The Biale Block Zinfandel (Napa Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Zinfandel
Winery: Robert Biale / Stagecoach Vineyards The Biale Block

The winery’s proprietary block of Zin grapes (planted in 1999) from the coveted Stagecoach Vineyards contributes to an intense wine. Juicy and oaky, it’s dense in cherry and plum, a note of lavender and sage complementing the whole. A thick liqueur sense characterizes the texture, but the palate stays alive through the site’s rocky minerality. This one’ll age.