Biale Vineyards RW Moore Zinfandel '22

From the historic 1905 plantings in Napa's Oak Knoll District, this single-vineyard Zinfandel displays an opaque purple-ruby hue with violet reflections. The nose explodes with an intoxicating perfume of macerated blackberries, white pepper, and dark rose petals layered over subtle notes of espresso and crushed stone. The palate delivers extraordinary depth - flavors of boysenberry compote, bitter chocolate, and roasted herbs unfold with velvety tannins and mouthwatering acidity (6.1 g/L TA) that earned consistent 95-97 point accolades. At 15.2% alcohol from the cool 2022 vintage, the wine carries its weight effortlessly, showing uncommon elegance for such a powerful Zinfandel. Aged 16 months in French oak (40% new), this finishes with a minute-long crescendo of fruit and spice. Pair with pepper-crusted venison or age another 5-7 years - these century-old vines produce wines of remarkable longevity.