2003 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard
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(14.8% alcohol) Good deep red. High-toned, superripe aromas of roasted berries, cherry and smoke; very zinfandel. Then sweet, powerful and penetrating in the mouth, with jammy berries and repeating smokiness. Firm acidity extends the strong fruit on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins.
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Robert Parker
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The 2003 Zinfandel Monte Rosso boasts a complex perfume of licorice, black cherries, mountain berries, and truffles. It possesses copious tannin and acidity as well as a more backward style, loads of freshness and a large-framed body. Not as juicy as the Aldo’s Vineyard, it is more terroir-driven with abundant minerality. It should drink well for 5-7 years or more. Tel. (707) 257-7555; Fax (707) 257-0105