2013 Robert Biale Petite Sirah Royal Punishers

Another classic from Robert Biale is the 2013 Royal Punishers. This wine, which emerges from a vineyard in Rutherford, has a black/purple color, stunning, almost off-the-charts richness, and a killer finish of nearly a minute. It was aged in 30% new French oak for 17 months prior to bottling. It is an amazing wine that tips the scales at 14.9% alcohol, which is not all that high for a Biale wine, as both the E.B.A. and Like Father Like Son hit 15.5%. This wine should drink well for 10-15 years.