Best wine tasting of our trip! Elena was fantastic and spent nearly an hour with us, making the experience feel personal and unhurried. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history of the winery, its heritage, and the vineyards where each wine is sourced. We sampled several outstanding Zinfandels, a rich Petite Sirah, and the one white they were pouring - a delicious Greco that was a pleasant surprise. The setting was just as memorable: a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards with sweeping views toward Silverado Trail. Highly recommended! read more

I can't say enough great things about Biale! I genuinely stumbled upon this place because my friend wanted to bring her dog with us and this was listed as a dog friendly winery. I was also curious about zins, as there really aren't other places in the valley that specialize in this. Long story short, I've spent the last few days telling anyone who will listen to visit Robert Biale! We had the pleasure of having Roberto pouring for us and he made us feel welcome right off the bat! It also didn't hurt that no less than three people offered to bring my friend's pup water (just a nice and sweet gesture!). Anyways, back to the wine. We were able to try four different zins and a petit Syrah. We got some lovely history about the vineyard and the family and the wine that was just so fun to hear! Roberto was so sweet as we mentioned our love for another varietal, and he brought that out for us to try too! One thing I firmly believe is that Napa has a lot of great wine, but what keeps me coming back is the customer service! And boy, this was such a fantastic experience! So good that my friend and I each debated joining the wine club. I didn't, only because I don't know that I need 4 zins per quarter, on top of all the wine I already have! But, I did pick up three bottles to take home and I'm already planning my next trip up to introduce other people to this lovely experience! Really truly, a lovely experience and I would highly recommend for anyone who's interested in trying zins or already loves them! read more

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This place was recommended by another vineyard we had visited the day before. I enjoyed all the wines we tasted and bought a bottle of each. Some we bought two. And the truffles were amazing! I'm not a big fan of sweets but the truffles were perfect. We were maybe the 4th group/couple that was there. The place is peaceful, quiet and the view was amazing! read more

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We are club members. And always enjoy our experience here. On the Sunday before Christmas, we took two friends here. As always, the service was impeccable as were the wines. Even in winter, the patio was warm and the view lovely. Our server was especially knowledgeable about the Biale, family history and all their wines. I highly recommend coming to Robert Biale Vineyards for a lovely wine tasting. You will not be disappointed! read more

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We went for a birthday tasting and had a great seat on the patio with a view of the vineyards. Breadsticks water and wine. Service from Elena was nice! Bathrooms are clean. Cute repurposed wine bottle candle glowing. Our friends are members and man the dinner event they have sounds very nice - hope to be invited to one. We met Stephanie the events manager and she was filling us in on the dinner and other events. She was lovely!!! Love the Beatty, Heminway and Monte Rosso. read more

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Very cute little spot, not at all fancy, more of a laid back feel. The service was great, the wine was pretty good, not my favorite but definitely worth the trip. read more

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It's always such a great time here. They always make you feel so welcome and the wines are just the best. read more

Wow! We visited for a tasting in October and totally enjoyed it. The wines are delicious, esp Aldo's and Black Chicken. (There are plenty of actual black chickens running around, and there is a story about them going pack to prohibition.) Robert himself took us around, and we learned about why they have boxes for barn owls. While many wineries use pesticides to keep rodents away, Biale encourages barn owl to catch and eat the varmits, meaning less chemicals needed overall. How cool is that? We joined their membership and are excited to receive our second shipment. You see, we've almost finished the first box! read more

When we were recommended to take our son to try more of his favorite Zinfandel wines we were sent to Biale! Well it did not disappoint from the beautiful location, the variety of Zins and the charming and entertaining Tom our host we left enjoying this new winery. Can't wait to visit again and look for more of Tom's stories. Cheers! Well done! read more

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We were fortunate to have Tom pouring Biale Vineyards wine at the Senza Hotel. We tasted the Zin and Petite Sirah and both were lovely. Tom is a wonderful ambassador for the winery and a really cool guy! The world needs more Tom's. We will definitely visit the vineyard on our next Napa trip to enjoy more of Biale wine. Cheers! read more

We had an amazing time here! The wines were amazing and we learned a lot about zinfandel wine! Beautiful scenery, and great service. I appreciate the intimate setting. The tastings were worth every penny. We will be back next time we are in town! read more

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Did a tasting here and really enjoyed the experience. The wines were mostly Zinfandels, but all had a nice mild taste. The service was good and the property is beautiful. The stone with my name on the table was a nice touch and made the experience feel that much more personal. read more

Don't sleep on this place. The atmosphere is classic Napa. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. Andrew was our server and could not have been better. Just created an absolutely incredible experience for our group. And the wines. Oh the wines. They have a wide library of zins. Something you don't see much or in Napa anymore. And they are all incredible. read more

If you like Zinfandel, then Robert Biale should definitely be on your list! I've been to several tastings here, and every time has been a wonderful experience ... almost like I'm visiting a friend's place. The tastings here are an event. As you walk in, you'll see your party's name at the table where you'll be tasting. The staff have been there a long time and have all the Robert Biale lore down pat. The order of wines is thoughtfully arranged, and each successive tasting builds upon the previous ones. I love the palate-cleansing breadsticks, though! Next time I'm up in the area, I'll definitely make another reservation. read more

Amazing! We are members because their employees, their wines and their establishment is truly an experience. They intimately know their wines, and they are passionate in what they do. Alina was so well educated on her wines and such a pleasure to get to know. Incredibly personable and we look forward to our next visit. A huge thumbs up. read more

As a Napa Valley Chauffeur for 19 years and with the changing of the Napa Valley going more commercial, it is completely refreshing to go to smaller wineries and have my clients get the exceptional experiences that all my clients come to the Napa Valley for ! These clients have been with me for years and it's been a tough year as we lost their matriarch Mary Kay ! She always appreciated my service and I've tried to elevate my experiences for them ! Such an honor to move forward with her wishes ! Today, Alina , was their wine educator and did an exceptional job very knowledgeable, personable, even spunky ! Not to mention, Roberto was a kind, hard-working young man with just a great personality pleasure to meet him ! Robert Biale winery is small family owned intimate and the views of Atlas Peak on these cooler days really makes it a joy to do a tasting here ! Highly recommend this winery if you're looking for something a bit more rustic, less commercial and not overbearing ! CHEERS !!! read more

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On March 23rd, my fiancée and I came here with my best friend and his, and we had one of the best experiences that we could ask for! A HUGE thank you to Alina Harvell, who was our Wine Educator during our visit. We were visiting and celebrating my birthday as well as our recent engagement, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time spent with Alina guiding us through that adventure of tasting. We LOVE history, and though we don't know a tremendous amount about wine, we learned some really cool things about Robert Biale, geography, the significance of the Zinfandel grape, and much more. We are stoked to return whenever the time comes that we are near Napa again! read more

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Flew an hour for two days of tasting in the region. Biale was my favorite of the trip. Top-notch tasting wines with a cozy bucolic aura. My friend and I had Andrew L. as our guide and he is the perfect person for the job. He was sophisticated without seeming pretentious, professional without feeling corporate, and attentive without being overbearing. While I did have not had the pleasure to meet other guides at Biale, doing better than Andrew L. would be quite the feat. Those who already enjoy red Zinfandel and/or petite sirah would be making a mistake to exclude Biale from a Napa tasting itinerary. read more

This is a wonderful winery with fantastic tasting experience. The wines are amazing and well worth making an appointment for a tasting. Ask for Andrew, he's a great representative of the vineyard. Highly recommended. read more

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Expensive tasting for small pours. No generosity displayed. Conversation with our host was very bland and basic.

It's been years since I've been back here and many more since I had my membership. My supply is running low so I had to come back and refresh the palettes with the current stock. This is a beautiful winery that focuses on Zinfandels and do a excellent job at it. I'd say it's small winery but produces amazing wine. They have increased their tasting area since I last been here and all have great views of the vineyards while you sit back and enjoy. Their signature Zin "Black Chicken" is an all time favorite and many cabs have been enjoyed throughout the years by my family. Membership rates are fairly reasonable and well worth it for all your rear round tastings. If you're planning to go to Napa, this is a must stop and preferably at the beginning. Reservations are required. read more

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Let me address the elephant in the room before I write anything more: I didn't like the wine at Robert Biale Vineyards. It's not just that I didn't like it, I really, really didn't like anything I was poured. That being said, my experience was quite lovely and the hospitality was warm and friendly. I booked a reservation for two people on a Monday at 10 am. I'm a GEMS member so Biale extended a 2-for-1 tasting offer, which meant two of us would get a seated tasting for just $30. I arrived right on time and wandered the grounds trying to find the entrance to the tasting room. It's a bit confusing but once you find the correct parking area, walk straight back as far as you can past the chicken coop (yes, really), towards the vines. We were seated at a high top teak table with great views of the vineyard. The seating area was covered and a little chilly with the morning breezes blowing through. Our table was set with a wine glass for each of us and a tasting menu with price sheet. Nothing more. Of course, the ubiquitous Wine Club pamphlet was also present. Since all of the wines we tasted were reds, I was surprised that there weren't any crackers or other small palate cleansers on the table. We weren't even offered water! Perhaps that would've helped me distinguish some of the flavors (although of course a cracker would not have made me enjoy the wines). At a minimum, it would've given me more gusto to power through some of the wines, especially the ones that I truly didn't care for. There was one other table with two guests already seated, but they were a bit away from us so it felt very private. Our host, a laid back, hippie surfer dude type, was delightful. He spoke in such hushed tones that I felt like I needed to whisper back to him. All of this set a quiet and relaxing mood, which really added to the homey farmhouse atmosphere. Biale makes a laundry list of different Zinfandels, but none appealed to my palate. The fruit is definitely a softer style (with what the winery likes to call "nuanced flavors"), but I just call it flat and boring. I do tend to enjoy the jammy, bold, and spicy Zins, and this isn't where you'll find that style. We tried five wines at our tasting: the 2016 Black Chicken Zinfandel ($48, light and thin in both color and flavor), the 2016 Old Kraft Zinfandel ($52, tasted like an identical twin to a pinot noir), the 2016 Varozza Zinfandel ($52, restrained old world style), the 2016 Royal Punishers Petite Sirah ($48, the darkest in color but boring fruit), and the 2015 Dessert Wine ($65, not too sweet and aged in Burgundian oak). I found all of the wines to be overpriced for what they were, but we left with a bottle of the dessert wine because it was the one we sort of enjoyed. Perhaps our host picked up on the fact that we didn't really like the wines because he waived both of our tasting fees, which I thought was extremely generous. I'd caution you to do a little research before booking a tasting here, and make a point to try at least one or two of these wines beforehand. It felt a little awkward since it's extremely rare to go to a wine tasting and enjoy nothing that was poured. This is a very leisurely tasting so allow at least 90 minutes. Even if you aren't a fan of any of the wines, you'll surely appreciate the view. read more

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This was a phenomenal experience! This winery tour rocked! Our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and charismatic! I loved this winery from the moment I walked in. The table was set for us with our party name on a chalk board, bread sticks, wine glasses and it was decorated tastefully. It made me feel special. The tables were spaced well so it felt like private tastings. Overall I had an amazing time. Our hostess made a great recommendation for lunch. It was a fabulous afternoon. read more

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What can I say? I am a maverick by nature. Drop me in Napa & I will look for places like this. Family run & totally committed to world class wines that embody history, culture, & heritage. Not wine by the numbers. Not wine for the masses. Not wine to maximize profit margins. Wine as God intended it. Wine that is expressive of people not just the price point. Names on bottles that speak volumes. Blood, sweat, & tears. Stories that span generations. Vines that last for centuries. You tell me: is this something I can even review on social media? I can damn well try. Shout out to the hard working men & women who call this place home. Should you be lucky enough to find this place, tell them Bradley N. sent you. Trust me: they will know. read more

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Best tasting experience by far in Napa. We live in a the SF Bay Area and frequent Napa. The tasting area is intimate, not crowded and beautiful view. We ended up doing a tasting at 4 wines but probably had 8-9 pours of different wines. The 1:1 attention of the staff is amazing! Price point of bottles are good value. We ended up purchasing 6 bottles. Recommend if you want a quiet space to taste away from the bachelorette & large groups. Low pressure to buy bottles. read more

Home of the legendary Black Chicken Zinfandel, although we were disappointed it wasn't on the tasting menu. We enjoyed our knowledgeable host. The winery and grounds were beautiful. Definitely worth a stop on your Napa wine tour. read more

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My step sister brought my mom and I here and we absolutely enjoyed the wine and the atmosphere. We reserved an appointment for 10:30M and were lucky to get the couch seating. It was perfect with the heating and the comfortable seats. It made for a beautiful Sat morning wine tasting. My mom and I weren't expecting to go wine tasting so it was a pleasant surprise. My step sister came to pick up her membership shipment. After hearing their story and tasting their wine, I see why she's a member. Alina, was a great host and she was so informative and so knowledgeable. She was warm and passionate about the vineyard. It made our experience even better. Thank you Alina for a great experience. I'm looking forward to returning when I visit again from Honolulu. read more

Loved the atmosphere and grounds here. Once you are seated for your tasting, it feels like you are "within the vines". The back patio felt like I was back in Ohio, but instead of cornfields it was vines. We were hosted by a lovely young woman who was extremely knowledgeable about the wines, the black chicken story, and could answer any random question that my friend had about the winemaking process. I am a late harvest FAN, so I really didn't enjoy any of the wines here, but did buy a bottle of black chicken because I really dig the story behind it. Can't wait to share the story when I open the bottle. The thing that bugged me here is they did not comp the tasting, even after we each bought a bottle. They didn't even comp ONE tasting. We each paid $30 to sip 4 wines. Wished I could have tried the dessert wine because sometimes I end up buying a case if I like it. read more

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We were extremely disappointed with our experience with the tasting room at Biale Vineyards. We are (were) fans on their Black Chicken Zinfandel and specifically made sure to visit their tasting room during our trip to Napa. Here's what we experienced. 1. No one greeted us upon arrival. We just saw our name on a table and decided to sit down 2. Tom (our sever) started out being a good host but soon lost interest in talking with us about the wines in favor of the larger group next to us. He spent most of his time with that table and even gave them second pours which were quite large in volume. He spent a total of 5 seconds with us during our 3rd selection and quickly left us for the larger group. We felt very unwelcome. 3. The pours were all done in the same glass which seemed rather odd. All the other tastings we have experienced were done with fresh glasses. I guess Biale isn't interested in making sure we have the best tasting experience with their wines. We were prepared to buy a lot of wine after the tasting was over but decided not to purchase any and just doubled up on the next vineyard we visited. Their loss.... read more

Biale is always a treat and recently hosted our group of 6. I had been there 3 times before but not most of our group. Everyone enjoyed our host, the wine, and overall tasting experience. Would go again for sure. read more

Guess it's naive to expect hospitality from any Napa vineyards, but this place managed to subvert my lowest expectations. Upon arriving a bit early for our reservation, we received a curt "No," when we asked if we could hang out and enjoy the grounds, and instead should leave and come back in *14* minutes. I almost thought the gentleman was joking, but apparently he was serious. The place was very nearly empty but for one other party. Dozens of tables. I can't recall worse treatment from an establishment at which I had prepaid reservations. Terrible experience. Skip it. read more

This is a great winery with beautiful scenery and the best selection of Zinfandel in the Napa valley. Alina provided excellent service and I was happy to find a new favorite in the Howell Mountain Beatty Ranch! read more

Biale is 10 out of 10. Ask for Tom- he's the absolute best. The wine is superb. Our favorite winery by a landslide. read more

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Elaina our host was incredible and the wine was exceptional. The zins offered here are truly worth your time and patio seating with a gorgeous view of the valley floor and so soothing. Thank you Elaina--the Shotts. read more

Highly recommend checking out this local winery. The history and wines are absolutely incredible. read more

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My husband and I are Biale club members and decided to do a Zinner Sanctum tasting during a recent visit to Napa Valley. During this tasting you compare the current released vintage with a library selection. For our tasting it was the Founding Farmers, Monte Rosso and Aldo's Vineyard Zinfandels. It was interesting to see how the Zinfandel changes when it ages. Our tasting was with Jen and is was relaxing to sit outside on the couches trying the different wines. We took a walk out to the vines and learned A LOT about pruning, disease and harvest. We did a lot of tours and tastings during this trip and I think this was the most informative on vineyard management. Jen was up to the task of answering all of our questions. We're a fan of Biale wines and shipped home a case and a half of Zinfandel, Syrah and Barbera. If you are also a fan of Zin, it's definitely worth your time to make an appointment. read more

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We recently visited Napa and were lucky that our driver recommended Robert Biale. Visiting this winery was the highlight of our trip and our host, John, made it all the more memorable! Robert Biale has the most delicious Zinfandel and Petit Sirah, which was a nice change from the majority of our tastings that revolved around tasting bolder Cabernets. We especially loved the 2019 Stagecoach Vineyard and the 2019 Royal Punishers. In addition to the top quality wine, the history about Robert Biale was very interesting to learn about. We can't wait until our next trip to Napa so that return to Robert Biale! read more

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This is a beautiful winery with a great variety of Zinfandel. We were also lucky to have John as our server. He is knowledgeable and friendly and a wealth of knowledge. This is a great stop to add to your winery visit. read more

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known for their red zinfandel.. very small selection of white or rose. service was excellent, our server was super knowledgeable of the history. cute, small place off the beaten path. read more

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We had the BEST wine tasting experience at Biale. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and Garry was a fantastic host. I absolutely love the wines here and really enjoyed getting to try some new ones. The perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Napa!! read more

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