{"product_id":"biale-2023-black-chicken-zinfandel","title":"Biale 2023 Black Chicken Zinfandel","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage opens with a captivating bouquet of boysenberry, cinnamon, and clove, layered with hints of cherry cola and eucalyptus. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied, seamless texture with integrated acidity and fine-grained tannins. Flavors of blackberry, orange peel, plum, and baking spices unfold alongside savory notes of tobacco, dark chocolate, and graphite, culminating in a long, lively finish. The wine’s balance of richness and freshness makes it a versatile companion to a range of dishes. It pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, smoky barbecue ribs, wild mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses like Manchego and Gouda. Its bright acidity and bold fruit also complement spiced dishes such as Moroccan tagine or Cajun-style pork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points from Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points from Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points from Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points from Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2023 Black Chicken Zinfandel has garnered widespread praise, earning 94 points from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and James Suckling, with Jeb Dunnuck awarding it 92 and Wine Advocate 91. Critics highlight its polished cherry and blackberry tart flavors, jammy generosity, and harmonious structure. Produced from vines averaging 40 years old, including the historic Biale family vineyard planted in 1937, this wine exemplifies the pedigree and finesse of cool-climate Napa Valley Zinfandel. With only 6,000 cases made, it stands out as a collector-worthy bottling that delivers both immediate pleasure and aging potential through 2034.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044634443997,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/biale-2021-black-chicken-zinfandel-wine-taylors-shop-962.jpg?v=1733025721","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.shop\/products\/biale-2023-black-chicken-zinfandel","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}