Robert Biale Zinfandel ‘Old Kraft Vineyard’ 2021

75 reviews for Robert Biale Zinfandel ‘Old Kraft Vineyard’ 2021

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Richard Clark – May 19, 2012

   2012 Historic Vineyard Society Dinner (Bedrock Vineyard, Sonoma, California), : Dark ruby color; tart red plum, black currant nose; tight, tasty, tart black currant, ripe plum, mineral palate; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Carl Martinez – July 9, 2012

   15.8% alcohol. From a St. Helena vineyard site originally planted in the 1860s then replanted in the 1880s by Franz Kraft. The vineyard was restored by current vineyard owners Margie and Bill Hart. The wine is dark, rich, deep and nicely balanced. Bright, concentrated black cherry/raspberry fruit. A very special, delicious wine., I’ve rediscovered Biale and glad I have.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Daryl Schilling – December 11, 2012

   Fruit forward with black cherry and dark fruits. Allow it to breathe before sipping.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Essie Elston – February 2, 2013

   Medium red-violet color with an appealing nose of black cherry, boysenberry, and black currant. The palate is tight, tasty, and elegant with a medium-plus finish. Best after 2-3 years.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Douglas Finchum – March 12, 2013

   Delicious old vine Zin!

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Alton Kelly – October 11, 2013

   Perfumed and structured old vine zin, requires aging.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Donald Harrison – February 7, 2014

   Light Zinfandel with cherry and pepper finish. Hints of plum and stone fruit. Will improve with age.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Donna Wong – February 22, 2014

   Great juice. Bright, clean, and fresh zinfandel; that is what I have come to expect and get from Robert Biale Wines. Give this plenty of air and be sure to serve at proper temp, 60 degrees, and you will be rewarded. Just a crush of dark berries wash over the palate with great balance and depth.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Karen Walsh – March 19, 2014

   In a nice place, rustic but not too rough. Great wine to introduce newbies to a quality zin. Glad I still have 2 more bottles.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Leo Talbott – May 10, 2014

    Dark cherry red with a tart cherry and ripe red currant aroma. The palate is fresh and vibrant with ripe red currant, tart cherry, and raspberry flavors. Medium-plus finish. Needs 2 more years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joann Marshall – July 27, 2014

    Cinnamon and pepper nose. Blackberries and apple to black cherry and currant with a lingering caramel. Very tart and tight still. Softens to ripe berries as it aerates.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Luis Frederick – February 22, 2015

    Medium ruby with sweet and spicy zinfandel fruit. Best served chilled due to its high alcohol content (15.8%). Not recommended for aging.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    June Plumer – March 25, 2015

    typical Biale beauty. wonderful nose and length. dripping with reds and blues. did not hold up to well on night three under Vinvac.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rose Welch – April 16, 2015

    Great wine, can be enjoyed now and will age well for 3-4 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Priscilla Bronn – August 31, 2015

    Medium-bodied with a round mouthfeel. Notes of strawberry, vanilla, cherry, and white pepper. Balanced with a pleasant short to medium finish. Nice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Tyrone Hair – October 30, 2015

    Nice dark fruit, good complexity, smooth finish

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Todd Bustos – December 21, 2015

    Disliked it. Discarded.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Denise Loggins – December 31, 2015

    Big Napa Zin needs few months to settle, lot going on, slight chill recommended.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Linda Cabrera – May 24, 2016

    Smooth with berry notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Aron Holsey – May 30, 2016

    Mild for a Zinfandel, fairly muted.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Pearl Casavez – June 5, 2016

    Solid Biale Zin, early to drink.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Anastasia Cohn – July 17, 2016

    2011 Zinfandel Retrospective: Cherry, violets, florals, spice, pepper, black fruit. Slightly rustic.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Homer Gould – January 14, 2017

    Light-bodied wine with red fruit and wild herb notes. Ideal with pizza, but lacks complexity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Anthony Vandehey – February 20, 2017

    Excellent.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Margaret Whorton – April 1, 2017

    Good, but needs a couple more years of cellaring.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lynn Campbell – April 18, 2017

    Bold wine with tobacco and vanilla notes on the nose, finishes with dark chocolate.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rex Jenkins – April 23, 2017

    Decent fruit-forward Zin. Not groundbreaking, but enjoyable nonetheless.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Linda Trower – June 8, 2017

    Excellent with lamb burgers, perfect drinking window, reduced alcohol.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jack Jarrell – July 4, 2017

    Balanced red fruit with great finish, slight VA on day 2.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Sammy Bermudez – August 1, 2017

    Tannic wine pairs well with steak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Frank Crosswell – August 9, 2017

    Delicious, smooth wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Edna Leandro – August 17, 2017

    Juicy raspberry fruit with low tannins. Restrained at 14.5%. Blind tasted, thought it was a 2014 Ridge.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eric Sharum – August 23, 2017

    Cherry and raspberry nose, lay down for a few years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Debra Yarberry – August 31, 2017

    Beautifully balanced and fruit forward Zinfandel from Biale. Will age well for another year or two.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Tyson – October 9, 2017

    Let it warm up for full flavor. Complex wine with black cherry and tartness. Serve with dinner for best experience.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Tim Alexis – December 7, 2017

    Notes of cinnamon, blackberry, vanilla, ripe peach, and dark fruit create a bold and flavorful experience.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Janet Gonzales – December 8, 2017

    Good, but fruit has faded.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Linda White – January 18, 2018

    Flavors of blackberry, allspice, and earth. Big body, rich fruit, mouth-filling. Needs 2 years to peak. Long, flavorful finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Luis Shannon – May 23, 2018

    Drink

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Melinda Debell – May 28, 2018

    Delicious with long finish, black and red fruits and hint of sweetness. Very tasty.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joseph Pettit – August 19, 2018

    Complex Zinfandel with fruity notes, decant for two hours.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    James Mohammad – December 15, 2018

    Elegant zin, drink now or store up to 5 years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Wood – December 22, 2018

    Favorite zin of 3, light dusty boysenberry nose, 15.8%, solid Biale zin.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Thomas Hickman – December 25, 2018

    Initial taste of chocolate and cocoa with a hint of mint on the nose. Slightly acidic on the palate, not typical for Zinfandel.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ella Alvarez – April 8, 2019

    Smooth with bright red fruit flavors. Great tannic structure.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Berry – June 26, 2019

    Medium ruby with expressive aromas. Well balanced and delicious Zinfandel.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Benjamin Gonzales – July 16, 2019

    Bright, balanced flavors. Enjoy now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Eric Lemke – September 13, 2019

    Nose: Waxy oak and vanilla. Taste: Soft red fruits, gentle earthiness, light tannins. 88 points.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Greg Strand – December 14, 2019

    Tasty.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sandra Edward – April 11, 2020

    Medium to full-bodied with dark cherry, blackberry, and blueberry notes. Bright acidity and a long finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gary Moore – April 18, 2020

    One-dimensional, too much alcoholic strawberry on the palate. Mediocre.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Rena Shaw – May 12, 2020

    Dark fruit flavors, good body, soft tannins, slight VA on opening.

53. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Edward Dawson – May 31, 2020

    Peak integration achieved. Improved over time.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Janetta Merryman – June 26, 2020

    Review: Terrible wine, no flavor, avoid.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Louise Hendrix – July 22, 2020

    Delightful ruby wine with sweet cherry and strawberry flavors, light acidity, and less noticeable alcohol. A bit heavy but delicious.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joseph Biggers – July 27, 2020

    Robert Biale 2018 Old Kraft Vineyard Zinfandel: Deep ruby color, fine-grained tannins, black cherry, red plum, spice tones, and notable length. Only 367 cases produced. Region: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Connie Blankenship – September 12, 2020

    Great California Zinfandel. Bold and dry with deep fruit flavors and a zesty finish. Moderately priced with good quality-price ratio.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Darnell Gonzales – November 20, 2020

    Sweet vanilla and raspberry, hints of butterscotch and caramel with earthy notes. A smooth finish, ready to drink now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michelle Salis – December 30, 2020

    Peak drinking, well-integrated tannins, beautiful fruit. Slightly lacking acidity on finish but overall delicious.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Francis Hart – March 19, 2021

    Excellent wine. Need more.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jeanne Heidt – June 21, 2021

    Perfect balance of blue fruit, spice, and acidity. Ideal Zinfandel.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Aimee Conway – July 13, 2021

    Excellent.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Frank Winters – July 31, 2021

    Soft tannins, strawberry jam, cloves, anise, spice. Drink soon. Nice.

64. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Curtis Gibson – September 18, 2021

    Aromas of wood, watermelon, and chestnut. Fruitful palate with blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry. Finish includes baking spices, plum, acidity, pepper, and oak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bette Steiner – October 23, 2021

    Received as a gift….and we weren’t sure how it would taste given the age, but it did not disappoint! Opened and let breathe for about an hour, consumed over about 1.5 hours, served with smoked BBQ meatloaf. Nice dark fruit, blackberry, plum, raisin, still a bit jammy, then a bit of vanilla, a hint of all-spice and then a little minerality, maybe a touch of white pepper spice, but mellow, well integrated, medium-long finish. Very nice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Monique Stafford – November 25, 2021

    Dark and smoky zinfandel with a thick texture.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Sharon Manning – May 19, 2022

    Excellent Biales wine.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Michael Banker – May 25, 2022

    Beloved.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mark Puhl – October 1, 2022

    Flavors of blueberry, black raspberry, and tart cherry with rustic acidity and soft tannins. Enjoy within a few years.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Rosario Smith – October 8, 2022

    Delightful.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joseph Snow – November 17, 2022

    Powerful black raspberry and smoked ham palate with fat but pliable tannins. Will drink better young.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Edith Kay – April 12, 2023

    Husband’s favorite wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Raymond Pennell – April 15, 2023

    Dark fruit, potpourri and a hint of underbrush. Needs a year to reach its peak. Good juice with ample acidity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ramon Braun – May 6, 2023

    Nose of black raspberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Palate filled with blackberry, black cherry, red plum, and wet stones. Finish adds fleshy, ripe strawberry, raspberry, rustic red fruit, and oak.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Bauer – May 11, 2023

    Juicy red and black raspberries with a spicy kick and soft tannins. Notes of earth, cherries, and red licorice on the finish.