Biale Party Line Zinfandel '23

This Napa Valley blend from old-vine parcels glows with a vibrant ruby-purple core. The nose bursts with youthful energy - freshly crushed black raspberries, black pepper, and lavender leap from the glass with subtle floral undertones. The palate delivers immediate pleasure with juicy flavors of marionberry, licorice, and baking spices framed by supple tannins that earned 92-94 point scores. Aged 12 months in French oak (30% new), this 14.9% alcohol Zinfandel from the warm 2023 vintage shows surprising freshness (5.9 g/L TA) and approachability. Perfect for barbecue or hearty pasta dishes - the "Party Line" moniker nods to the vineyard's prohibition-era phone code for ordering "black chickens" (Zinfandel).