Robert Biale Vineyards is not one of the "main" attractions in Napa, but is definitely worth a stop if you are looking for a more intimate atmosphere from a vineyard. We arrived and had our table set for us upon arrival. The views are gorgeous, and the staff are extremely nice and welcoming. Each time we tasted a wine, the host came out and not only told us about the wine, but also about the land, the history of the vineyard, and everything else that we needed to know. They really went above and beyond what my expectations were. Kudos! read more

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We did a tasting and had a fabulous time. The man who showed us around and gave a tour was very knowledgeable and provided a great experience. I wish I remembered his name. We called ahead for a tasting on 11/21 at 1:00pm I would definitely recommend you make an appointment for a tasting read more

Wine was amazing! There's some really cool history based on this vineyard! The person who was hosting us was super sweet and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend checking this place out. They also gave us a reservation on what seemed to be a very busy weekend!!! read more

Robert Biale was highly recommended to us by a friend when she visited Napa and we completely understand why. The hospitality, knowledge, and quality of the wines is just a start. The view is absolutely breathtaking. We had one tasting scheduled but loved it so much we came back the very next day to do it all over again. It's a slice of heaven in Napa. Thomas was our host and we cannot rave about him enough! The passion and sheer joy he has for what he does comes through heavily! He gave us lots of great local suggestions for food and wineries. It was our favorite spot during our 5 day honeymoon in Napa! A must, must, must visit and if you can, ask for Thomas! read more

Just left the most incredible experience with Tom Skinner at Robert Biale. We were celebrating my daughter's 30th birthday and her pregnancy. tom took us through a storyteller's one if a kind journey through the beginnings of the vineyard and his experiences. It was the wine tasting experience of a lifetime. We have never experienced anything like it. We will remember it always. read more

I should have written a review a long time ago for Biale. We've been club members for over 7 years and this is the one membership I refuse to give up because no one produces Zinfandel wines like this establishment. Their focus on Zin is what lead me to join as a member and it has kept me ever since. Someone find me a winery that does it better and I'd love to put my allegiance to the test. Regrettably, we don't take advantage of their seasonal events. We have it on our list. In the meantime, I'm happy to keep taking shipments of their great wine and make the occasional in person visit to introduce friends and restock on special releases. By the way they have an amazing Port to try as well. read more

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My husband and I came here for our Micro Honeymoon. The location is very nice and they had a sign waiting for us at our table which I though was a nice touch. The wines are good. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Our Wine Connoisseur Alina made us feel very welcomed and even recommenced a few places for us to dine at. read more

Can't go wrong visiting Biale... best Zin in the valley. Great experience and intimate atmosphere. Ask for Andrew! read more

Robert Biale Vineyards - Wine Tours Near Me - Napa, California

The first time I went to Napa, I tried Robert Biale. I loved this place -- the view, the wines, the staff. Everything about it was amazing. Our host Tom was so genuine, humble and insightful. We were there from 10am-12pm, 2 hour session with numerous of delicious wines to taste. AND only $20 per person, an amazing deal in my book. I had a wonderful time at Robert's. My boyfriend and I will most likely come back in the near future. read more

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This was my second visit in 3 years to Robert Biale. The first visit we were referred there after a tasting at a neighboring vineyard. Both times it was excellent. We did not have a reservation but showed up anyway. The staff was friendly and although they were with a group were happy to accommodate us for a tasting. The tasting was outside in the shade overlooking their beautiful vineyard. The host sat with us while we sipped their amazing wines and explained each one. This is one of my favorite vineyards in NAPA. We bought 4 of their wines to take back home to Boston. A great small quiet vineyard with excellent wine. read more

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This is one of the best Zin wineries that you'll ever go to! I highly recommend checking this spot out - they have a beautiful outdoor area that faces their vineyard, the staff is outstanding and over the top hospitable, and all of their wines are delicious. Their 2012 Black Chicken is one of the best Zinfandels that I have ever wine. We visit at least once a year and are never disappointed! read more

Thomas was amazing. Phenomenal wine, and wonderful experience. Bought some bottles to go, and look forward to coming back!

A really nice spot to sit and enjoy a front row vineyard view and sip some solid wines with a knowledgable staff to guide you. The extensive list of wines changes year-to-year, so even if you have been there already, it's worth a trip back. Appointment required! read more

Fun location, with outdoor seating areas (for nicer temperatures than the inclement weather we happened upon). The tasting area was warm and cozy. We were entertained by the VERY fun, energetic, and friendly staff. Loved the enthusiastic and unrushed guide; the short-but-fun-and-interesting tour; the generously-poured tastings (and bonus tastes); and all of the wonderful wines! 'Want some more of that Black Chicken! Very enjoyable experience. read more

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We had a wonderful sit down outdoor tasting experience with Tom. We loved all the zins and brought home several bottles. They are appointment only, but they will be flexible if they have staff available. If you love sins and a personal tasting experience, do yourself a favor and add this to your wine trail right now! read more

This small family owned winery is a Napa gem. Biale specializes in Zin and Syrah and also offers red blends, Barbera and Sangiovese. They make a standout Sauvignon Blanc which tends to sell out quickly. The tasting room experience is wonderful - you can taste on their back porch facing the vineyards or at the bar. 9 times out of 10 you will have the tasting room to yourself. Biale staff is both knowledgeable and friendly as can be - there are no tasting room snobs here! I've been a club member for 5 years and taken full advantage of free tastings and member discounts read more

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The first stop on my wife and my anniversary trip to Napa was Biale. The winery came highly recommended for zin fans like ourselves and we were not disappointed! We had a private tasting experience with Thomas. He was fantastic. It was our first tasting on our first trip to Napa and Thomas was very helpful, patient, and interested in giving us a great experience. We learned how to inspect, smell and taste the wine. The history of the winery is fascinating too! The zinfandels were delicious and we learned so much about how geography, growing conditions, soils, elevation and the winemaking process will affect wines of the same varietal differently. We couldn't be happier with our experience. We brought some wines back to Wisconsin with us and plan to join the Black Chicken Society soon! read more

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THE BEST ZINFANDEL IN THE WORLD!!If you are in Napa Valley you must visit Robert Biale vineyards.Owened by a traditional Italian family. I love all their Zinfandels, but my favorite is the Black Chicken. Me and my husband visit their vineyards and winery back in 2011, and we fall in love with it. Since then we became members, everytime we go to Napa we stop there. You should book a appointment for tasting. Their people are very friendly and knowledgeable, and make you feel like you just hanging out at your back yard. Truly, that is exactly what is the experience, facing their beautiful vineyards and the hills of Napa Valley. Aaron & Simone Kamp read more

Robert Biale Vineyards - Photo taken in their "backyard" private tasting room. So cozy. Wonderful view. - Wine Tours Near Me - Napa, California

The views are spectacular, the wine is delicious, I especially loved their port, but that wasn't available unless you were a member of their club. Yes they want you to become a member of their wine cult, as do all the other vineyards. Don't come without an appointment. They were very welcoming and I would come back just for those views surrounding the facility. We bought a bottle of black chicken and I hope it doesn't break on the way back to Florida. read more

Robert Biale Vineyards - Wine Tours Near Me - Napa, California

We had a great tasting experience at Biale with Tom and one of the other younger gentleman (I didn't catch his name) who helped out. Tom was great walking us through each of the different wines we tried two Zins and two Petit Syrah's. The wines were good but not necessarily a good fit for us, but Tom didn't hesitate to make recommendation for a different vineyard that may be a better fit and even got us an appointment there. I really really appreciate that and speaks even for more to the quality of service here. I left feeling positive and will definitely recommend Biale to others who I think will appreciate the quality of wines. read more

One of my new faves. Gorgeous location and right in the vineyards. Staff rocks this place. WIne's are quite nice so enjoy a tasting.

I went there this past weekend with a group of friends. We made an appt in advance and it was easy as well the person I spoke to seemed fairly accomodating. The wine there was good, we had 1 white (white chicken) and 4 reds. We tried the famous Black Chicken and it was a pretty good Zin. My favorite was the petite Syrah but it was $48 a bottle so a little too pricey. Also, right when we sat down a huge pile of membership forms and wine ordering forms was slapped down in the middle of our table and the pourer (Brad?), a blond guy in his late 20s or early 30s was giving us high sales pressure. Basically after each pour he asked us if we want to get a bottle and asked the question every 5 mins. I almost bought a bottle but was irritated at the pourer for the high sales pressure which made the tasting less relaxing for us. So 4 stars for the wine, but take away 1 star for bad service. read more

If you are a fan of Zin, this place is a must. They have over a dozen different Zins and a couple of Petite Sirahs. They give you a table where a wine educator walks you through the tastings. We had Tom and he was amazing. Very personable, funny and knowledgeable. We generally don't buy wine from wineries but we ended up buying 3 bottles. Highly recommend this place but they are reservation only so plan ahead. read more

Robert Biale Vineyards - Wine Tours Near Me - Napa, California

We are an SF-native family living in the East Bay, so luckily, Napa is a short drive from home. I say "lucky" because we are a wine-loving family, so living next to the Wine Capital of the U.S. is very fortunate. Adding to our luck, is Robert Biali Vineyards. Zinfandel is our favorite wine, and Biali is our favorite Zin. We had our first Biali more than 25 years ago and we've enjoyed it ever since. We are member of the winery's "Black Chick Society," so we get four deliveries per year. You would think that would be enough, but you just can't get enough Biali. In the past couple of years, my wife and I have been visiting the winery for a 'tasting' at least once per month. Yes, we've 'tasted' every Biali but we don't just go for the wine. The location is absolutely gorgeous, just off the beaten-path of Napa - without having to drive far at all. But what is best about this winery is the hospitality of the people who live and love Biali. Alina has 'hosted' our last four tastings and she is simply wonderful. We're delighted when we see her because we know she takes great joy in making our visit memorable - no matter how often we're there. Our last visit, tasting just four wines, was three hours long, sitting on the patio, playing our favorite table game, and soaking in the wonder of Napa and the wonder of Robert Biali Vineyard. Oh yeah, the wine is spectacular, but that's a given. read more

We had a lovely time at this beautiful winery. Mark was our host ! He was funny , knowledgeable and just a great story teller. I highly recommend this place . Beautiful. read more

Skip the commercial wineries and head here. It is everything I expected from Napa. Great wine and experience.

Great place, very well organized and safe during this downtime. Our server was kind and very attentive to us. V Sattui (who claim to be all that, were over crowded with no parking space, and people running around with no masks, were absolutely pathetic) could really learn from your customer service. Amazing experience here! Highly recommended! read more

Gorgeous vineyard with yummy wines and excellent service. I love that you're practically sitting ON the vineyard on the most gorgeous deck!

First time visiting Napa and really enjoyed this family owned vineyard. We had Thomas who guided us through the experience. He was very knowledgeable and gave us several recommendations on things to do and see around Napa. We were fortunate to try wines made from some of the oldest vines (100-160 years old). My wife and I have never had the opportunity to experience Zinfandel wines and this was the perfect place. read more

If you like red wine and hate the group treatment you get at the big wineries, Biale is a must for your next trip. Biale is a gem hidden away from the main strip of Napa. Famous for their Black Chicken Zin, they produce a variety of great distinctive red wines. Highlights/notes: - Make sure to make an appt. They'll reserve a nice spot for you on their scenic porch over looking the vineyard. - Give yourself at least 2 hours here, relax, go walk around their vineyard. You can even go taste the grapes. - Maggie is one of the many great staff they have. They are a friendly bunch, more than willing to tell you the story of THE Black Chicken, and anything you have questions on. - Tasting is $15 standard, but they'll waive it if you just get a bottle (well worth it). - I bought a bottle of Black Chicken and Sangiovese. (mmmmm good) Regardless if you're a connoisseur or your first time wine tasting, you'll enjoy the friendly/family owned atmosphere that Biale provide and yes, some pretty kick a** wine too! read more

I so desperately want to give Robert Biale five stars but I just can't.... We arrived, walked up to the bar and were immediately asked (almost felt like demanded) if we had reservations... Why yes we do! Once this was ascertained we were directed to sit outside and someone would be with us shortly. The server would pour our wine provide a quick description and then disappear to talk to the table next to us, providing a lot more information about the wine, the history of the vineyard and the property itself... The menu stated that tasting charges were waived with the purchase of four bottles and since we enjoyed the wine so much we considered joining the club but in the end we decided to purchase 4 bottles (at $50 a pop). Upon returning to the counter we were first of all ignored and then told that we couldn't purchase what we wanted because we weren't club members (the wine we wanted was not listed under the wine club only wines so this was confusing) and then we only had one of our tasting charges removed from our bill!! Sigh.... Amazing wines... But the service really ruined the experience for my husband and I which meant in the end we didn't become members of the black chicken society and although the wines were delicious I walked away with a bad taste in my mouth. It's amazing what one person impact can be on an entire experience!! read more

I had the fortunate opportunity to attend a Biale wine dinner in Greensboro, NC where the winemaker and his daughter and vineyard PR manager, Maggie, were both present. I was incredibly impressed with the catalogue of wines, the suggestions, the pairings and the Black Chicken story. I told Maggie, "If I had known Bible existed the last time I was in Napa, I absolutely would have stopped by!" While on a business trip to California, I knew I had some extra time, so I made an appointment (just like the website says) and I headed over to Biale to taste wine. Sitting outside on the patio, facing the vineyard, with the sun shining and the birds chirping, it was the perfect setting for a great day. And then it really wasn't. The wine was just okay. I wasn't overly impressed with anything. It must have been the CA air. It might have been the $50 I had to fork over for two tastings. It might have been the fact that I may have been a little peckish. I coulda had a V-8. My partner and I waited for a long time between each pour, there were no crackers or anything to cleanse our palate. Maybe that's not commonplace and its uncouth to have something to munch on, but I hated that part. The girl inside said that they're not allowed to sell food and I was actually offended! "Who said anything about selling it?" Offer complimentary crackers. Sheesh. They did, however, have measly shards of some kind of nut brittle they were trying to sell at the counter. That really pissed me off. I did end up purchasing a Black Chicken t-shirt and I get compliments on it when I wear it, and that's the sole reason Biale gets 2 stars. read more

Black Chicken Zin - just do it! This was our first stop for wine tasting in Napa, and I have to say after visiting a ton of wineries over the weekend, this one is probably in my top 3. I would definitely return here. The staff was very friendly and nice. Hilariously there was a really drunk older couple buying some wine/on some kind of tour there when we were doing our tasting, they provided some extra amusement. But the star here has definitely got to be the wines.. I am definitely looking forward to cracking open that black chicken sometime soon! read more

They seem to be pretty full of themselves here. Zinfandel at Cabernet prices. Great story, but the family is nowhere to be found and they are about the only napa winery that makes Zinfandel which makes them a great niche filler in a Cabernet dominated market. Once you get to Alexander valley and Dry Creek valley there are so many Zinfandels, especially old vine Zinfandels, and the bottle prices are way lower. Four tastes of overpriced zin for 20! go to dry creek, you could taste 8-10 zins for that much. You don't have to buy 4 bottles to get your tasting fee back either! Bella or mazzacco or Pezzi king or j Rickards or Talty or Zichichi or anywhere read more

I was expecting a much better experience after the personal recommendation we'd received as well as the Yelp reviews. But it fell short. We'd made reservations just a half hour before we arrived, and already it seemed like we were inconveniencing them. We arrived, sat outside, and our wine guy came out and told us the name of the wine, pointed to where it was grown on the surrounding hills, and left. He was...brief, to put it kindly. My fiancé and I had a good time, but mostly due to ourselves and the adorable labradoodle that was running around like a bat out of hell around the property. We won't be coming back. The good: good zins, to be sure. The bad: service was bleh. read more

It pains me to write a review about such a great winery. However, something has changed at Biale. We have been wine club members for a very long time. We live in Portland and this is always the first place that we come when we come into town. Today, we were rushed through our tasting and hustled out the door so they could get ready for their "event". Usually when you are a wine club member, you have an extra little something during your tasting. Maybe a extra little pour of something special, or a tour of the barrel room. Because you are a loyal, repeat customer. Today, this did not happen. Tom, who was helping us, was distracted and extremely boring. He seemed more interested in getting us out the door. When we asked for an extra pour, he told us they do not have any more wine to open for us because they were getting ready for their event. Nearby there was another table with a long time wine club couple. They were so unhappy that they cancelled their membership on the spot. Watching how the staff handled an unhappy customer was really an eye opener. We will be canceling our membership. It's really a disappointment. Biale, get your act together and recognize that the faithful followers need a little more attention than you are willing to give. read more

We went up there for the 3rd time today and were incredibly disappointed. Clearly, having gone there 2x before and choosing to go back again, we were big fans. This will almost surely be our last visit. So, what happened?! The place changed. For the first time, it felt like a business... and not the family kind. The tasting fee went up, the wine was more expensive and the service was mediocre. Oh yeah, and the pours were half of what they use to be. The high Yelp scores are from a time when Biale was different than it is today. I will be surprised if this 4.5 star rating doesn't come down soon given the changes we saw today. read more

I went to a number of wineries on my Napa/Sonoma trip, over a dozen in fact... this one was my favorite. Why? Aside from having excellent wine (which is almost a given for the area), they are down to earth, welcoming, and in no way pretentious. They focus on Zinfandel here, with the Black Chicken being their estate wine. You'll need to make room in your suitcase for a few of these bottles - they're wonderful. Or, you can do what I did and buy one of their 12-bottle WineChecks, to take a whole case safely home as airline checked baggage - brilliant product! They have a number of other wines that are just as good - a Petit Syrah, a Port, and a few others. The choice of what to get was tough - if I was driving home instead of flying you can be sure I'd have filled a lot more of my trunk! read more

I have to say, this place along with Boyd Winery, made our trip to Napa incredibly memorable. We rented a house that neighbors the winery. We went to Biale our first day. The wine tasting was great with an awesome setting. They did bring out membership forms, but there was no used car salesman pitch as the other person noted. Ultimately they are there to sell wine, so expect it. If you don't want the pitch, go to some mega winery. As far as the wine goes, it was really awesome. Black Chicken was really, really good, but all of their reds drank very well. About 3 other staff came out from the winery side of the biz and spoke to us. We learned an amazing amount of info about the wine making process. They invited us back the next day to stomp grapes. We showed up the next day and I think we caught them off guard. They couldn't believe we wanted to do it. They spent close to 2 hours with us that morning. We met the entire staff and learned more about wine making and, of course, drank. This place alone made our trip to Napa. The people make the place, that make the wine. And trust me, these people are good people. Again, this is a must stop and incredible place. We loved it. read more

Robert Biale Vineyards - Wine Tours Near Me - Napa, California

You have to get an appointment here so don't try and just drop on in. But that makes it so it's an intimate and friendly pour. No rushing or pushing. I know they're supposed to be all about the Zins, but my favorite was there petite syrah '10. Truly special. But I still don't understand the black chicken thing. Yes, I think I was influenced by it subliminally because right after I left, I went out and got a blackened chicken sandwich. (For reelz! And I only just realized now I'd been brainwashed by their crazy chickens.) read more