Robert Biale Vineyards R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel 2021

74 reviews for Robert Biale Vineyards R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel 2021

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Roxanne Guillot – January 28, 2015

   Top pick of 2015 ZAP Trade Tasting. Blackberry, black cherry, pepper, earth, allspice, big body, long, rich finish. Biale Zinfandels were 3 of my top 5.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Gwen Boyette – March 19, 2015

   Biale team has done a great job with this Coombsville old vine Zin expression. Dark ruby, 14.8% abv, expressive blue fruit aromas, rich and deep with lingering aftertaste.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Jeffrey Jones – June 11, 2015

   Big zin flavors with restrained 14.8%, really nice.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Ruth Lain – September 27, 2015

   Crimson wine with dark fruit, pepper, and baking spices aroma. Medium body, packed with concentrated fruit, blackberries, raspberries, and white pepper on the palate. Strong finish. Drink in 4-6 years.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Anne Schwalbe – December 20, 2015

   Well-balanced Zin, but fruit faded due to over-decanting.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Vincent Ainslie – January 21, 2016

   Fruit-forward Zinfandel with jammy feel. Decanted for 3 hours and consumed over 2 hours. Try next bottle in 2 years.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Christopher Brock – July 22, 2016

   Dark violet color, mulberry and blackberry aroma. Dried apricot, fig, and wild berry taste with good acidity. Medium-plus finish. 91+ points.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jesse Naz – August 18, 2016

   Balanced with a smooth, long finish. Bright fruit and good complexity.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Twyla Brinkmann – September 26, 2016

   Jam-packed with bold flavors.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jennifer Zager – September 27, 2016

    Favorite wine from Biale tasting, even better than remembered. Balanced alcohol, lovely fruit, nice nose. Drink now, no need to hold.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jeffrey Aranda – November 1, 2016

    Fantastic restraint shown with the lush berry fruit and bold Zin spices, making for a rare, fresh, and delightful Zinfandel.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sherri Galloway – February 23, 2017

    Dark ruby color, aromatic black cherry, herbs, and root beer nose. Balanced acidity with a medium-plus finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patricia Myers – February 23, 2017

    ZAP TRADE TASTING, black cherry, blackberry, allspice nose and palate, big body, sweet but not too sweet, rich fruit, needs 3 years to peak, higher score then, long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Wilbert – May 25, 2017

    “Dark ruby with black cherry and Zin spice. Good tannic structure. Enjoyable now and will improve with age.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rhonda Williams – December 26, 2017

    Fruity notes give way to leathery tannins; aging potential.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Salvador Obrion – January 11, 2018

    Exciting Zinfandel with great depth and structure. Displays red and dark fruits, underbrush, and Mediterranean spice. Wonderful expression of the varietal.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carlos Wright – March 10, 2018

    “Fantastic Zinfandel. Balanced, deep, smooth tannins, nice spice, great fruit, long finish.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jannette Larzazs – April 9, 2018

    Excellent Zinfandel expression with consistent notes from my previous tasting.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Roman Friedly – May 27, 2018

    Simple with nice fruit. Ranked #7 by me, Domino’s, and the group. 62 pts.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Manuel Estes – September 27, 2018

    Powerful Zinfandel with black fruit, sweet licorice, lavender, baking spice, and a hint of petite sirah co-ferment. Finishes with a post-brew espresso kick.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Honig – November 18, 2018

    Enjoyed a ’13 Ueberroth with marinated pork and potatoes, followed by 2/3 of a Bedrock “mixed blacks” Weill a Way vineyard ’16. Perfect pairing, no science, all luck. RW Moore has dark fruit, cassis, raspberry tart, and teeth-coating tannins, opening well after an hour. Yummy!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dennis Gerard – December 25, 2018

    Smooth yet earthy, this zin is a must-try.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Nancy Desoto – January 17, 2019

    ZAP TRADE TASTING: blackberry, earth, spice, medium/big body, tasty, smooth, simple, long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carl Beard – June 21, 2019

    Impressive balance of red and blue fruits with Mediterranean spice and garrigue. The nose and texture are wonderful. This wine has the “x” factor. Good juice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maria Roberts – July 2, 2019

    Excellent Zinfandel with a peppery nose and palate, great fruit, and depth. Good complexity and mouthfeel leading to a clean, long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Helen Harris – July 6, 2019

    Well-balanced Zinfandel with red fruit, garrigue, and Mediterranean spice. Wonderful nose, texture, and depth. Great nuance!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lillian Parrish – September 2, 2019

    Consistent with previous tasting notes. Great wine!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Claudette Segal – September 22, 2019

    Review: Big black fruits, fresh herbs, and red flowers on the nose. Perfectly balanced with great acidity. Needs an hour to open up. Ages for 5-7 years or longer.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bryan Quick – October 4, 2019

    Clean, smooth, and complex with a long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Powers – November 4, 2019

    Good balance of red and black fruit with hints of raspberry and plum. Drinking well.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Cindy Bailey – November 12, 2019

    Excellent Zinfandel, enjoy immediately.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Pamela Goad – November 17, 2019

    Excited to try it, currently enjoyable but saving one bottle for aging.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Billy Wells – December 25, 2019

    Exciting vineyard iteration. Dark fruit, underbrush and Christmas spice notes. Pleasing aroma. Broad shoulders yet graceful on the palate. Good juice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Wendell Taylor – January 30, 2020

    Rich fruit nose and palate of red and black cherry, blackberry and briar. Big body and a long finish. Peaks in 3 years and ages well up to 15 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gary Carter – February 1, 2020

    Dark fruit, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, figs, cassis, plum, olives, chocolate, violets, cinnamon, oak & vanilla on the nose & palate. Drinkable young, ages 10+ years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Elsie Brandon – February 7, 2020

    Balanced blackberry with a bramble finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Daniel Marcum – March 1, 2020

    Complex flavors, nice fruit, tannins, minerality, clean finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Fisher – April 3, 2020

    Smooth with nice acidity, wonderful bark cherry and black licorice notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Arwood – April 10, 2020

    Unbalanced heat overshadows simplicity. Not recommended.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eduardo Slater – April 27, 2020

    Smooth, but not a fan of the vanilla.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dane Robinson – June 10, 2020

    Smoky oak and mushroom aromas lead to a black raspberry palate with spice and a resolved tannin, followed by a building oak finish. Perfect for the present.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Timmy Stanley – June 18, 2020

    Robert Biale’s R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel has a retail price of $62, with dark fruit notes on the nose and a velvety texture on the palate. It is a great wine that will improve in the short term.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Silvia Williams – June 26, 2020

    Smooth wine, perfect with sausages.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ronald Johnson – September 4, 2020

    Plusher and round compared to Biale Stagecoach, but don’t hold onto it longer. Great nonetheless.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Liliana Lasch – October 31, 2020

    Excellent single vineyard Zinfandel with balanced wood and alcohol, great depth and structure. Aromatically pleasing with red fruit, Christmas spice and garrigue notes. Great juice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Leticia Espenshade – November 7, 2020

    Reserved and interesting, this zin is perfect for your cellar.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    John Axel – December 26, 2020

    Ruby purple, creamy blackberry, opens up with air, chunky but enjoyable for fans of creamy fruit style. Heavy at first, lightens up with air.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Hayes – January 15, 2021

    Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and brassy red fruit with sassafras and dried herbs. Finishes with asphalt, dusty raspberry fruit, oak, and mineral/iron notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Christopher Patrick – March 5, 2021

    Rustic fruit, mulch, and oak on the nose. Smoky with chewy tannins and earthy notes on the finish. Needs improvement.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Martha Murray – March 8, 2021

    Big cherry and berry flavors with a nice long finish, this Zin from an old Coombsville vineyard is worth the extra money if you like a bigger wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brian Howell – April 5, 2021

    Favorite Biale zin – wonderful Napa Valley example, blue & black fruit, spice notes, garrigue touch, great depth & texture, aromatically pleasing. Good juice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Stephanie Crain – May 10, 2021

    Beef risotto paired perfectly with the wine on a casual Monday night.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Loretta Carmichael – June 8, 2021

    Balanced notes of blueberry, smoke, earth, and oak sawdust. Chewy tannins with black raspberry, blackberry, and spice, smoothing out to a finish of brambly blackberry, dark chocolate, black earth, smoky oak, and vanilla.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Gardner – June 11, 2021

    Outstanding Zinfandel with nice spice, minerality, complexity, bright fruit flavor, and long, clean finish.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Heidi Chestnut – June 14, 2021

    Overpriced for average quality.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Deborah Burgess – June 27, 2021

    Young wine with red and blue fruit and prominent acidity. Needs two more years to age into an outstanding R.W. Moore from Biale.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Gregory Reyes – July 30, 2021

    Not a favorite.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Natalia Duval – August 21, 2021

    Disappointing. Muted and lifeless. Surprising from a beloved vineyard.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Henry Logue – September 9, 2021

    “Focused fruit elevates this wine, making it better than the 2018 Black Chicken. Christmas spice shines through.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Irene Kennedy – September 30, 2021

    “Excellent bottle, redeemed from previous flaw.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    David Monte – November 8, 2021

    Rated 90 for both nose and palate.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Dexter Jones – January 9, 2022

    Excellent Sunday night wine, became addictive after opening up.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Elnora Mulhern – January 22, 2022

    Flavors of raspberry, blackberry pie, caramel with a minty edge and chewy tannins. Plenty of oak. Drinking well now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Shelia Keaton – March 13, 2022

    Biale’s single vineyard Zinfandel offers great depth and texture with flavors of red fruit, Christmas spice, garrigue, and wild herbs. At age eight, it’s in full stride and is my favorite. Good juice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eileen Palmore – April 15, 2022

    Black currant balanced with hints of vanilla and black pepper. Is as good as it’s gonna be, which is good, fruit is there but will fade over time. Drink it up and remember it fondly!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Shella Quezada – July 23, 2022

    Rich and smooth with great flavor.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Pettis – August 3, 2022

    Note from winegeek1989: Excellent wine, highly recommend.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Donna Huggins – February 1, 2023

    Rustic rush of spice and brush with chunky tannins and loads of oak. Age-worthy. 93+ points.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rosa Tuholski – February 9, 2023

    Initial bitterness overshadowed fruit, good acidity, unbalanced until given air. Needs aging or decanting.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Herren – February 22, 2023

    Invalid review.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jacqueline Larson – March 20, 2023

    Day 1: Enjoyable with balanced sweetness and spice. Aging recommended.
    Day 2: Drink now as it lost its charm.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sandra Mckinney – April 10, 2023

    Excellent depth, one of the best zinfandels I’ve had.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Tiffany Clayton – April 13, 2023

    Top-notch Biale Zin!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Mcgee – June 7, 2023

    Iconic Coombsville Zinfandel, 14.8% ABV. Red fruits, plums and baking spices on the nose. Medium to full bodied, balanced with black cherry, raspberry liqueur, cranberry and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Best over next 4-6 years. $65 at winery and retail.