93pts James Suckling

An inky dark, tannic and super-concentrated wine that's packed with dark chocolate and dried blueberries. Lavish, with fine-grained tannins that give a broad, mouth-coating texture and a lingering finish. Full-bodied and impressive, but still drinkable and plush. Drink now or hold.

93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Sourced from vineyards in Rutherford and Oak Knoll, Biale's 2023 Petite Sirah Royal Punishers combines violet-like floral notions with blackberries and blueberries, capped off with a bit of oak-derived spice (it matured in 35% new French oak). Full-bodied, plush and velvety, with a lingering finish, it may be consumed young or aged at least a decade. Besides being a cool name, did you know that Royal Punishers is an anagram of "Peloursin" and "Syrah," the parent varieties of Petite Sirah?

93pts Wine Enthusiast

Root beer and cola, candied violet, warm plums and black cherry bring palate coating flavor without heaviness. Cleansing tannins and brightening acidity uncover savory accents through a long finish. Intriguing and distinctive. Concentration and refinement, this Petite Sirah is a perfect alternative for someone who wants a full bodied wine and something new.

Winemaker Notes

Deep, blackish-blue in color with aromatics of currant, red plum, quince, violet, fig, molasses, and blackberry, this medium-bodied wine has a broad mid-palate structure with complex texture and flavors.