Michael Chiarello
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Michael Chiarello 2000 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
- $45
Inky black. This smooth-textured wine is amply supported by ripe tannins that frame a solid core of blackberry, cherry, plum, licorice and spice flavors. Densely structured with fine aging potential.
— J.M.
(12/31/2003)
Michael Chiarello 2000 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- $45
Quite dark, thick and lush. The wine benefits from bright acidity and complex earth tones as well. Primary flavors range from black cherry, to plum and strawberry. It finishes with tangy, bright spice at the end.
— J.M.
(9/1/2003)
Michael Chiarello 2001 Gianna Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- $30
This wine carries its zippy acidity well. The bright edge highlights a dense core of cherry, raspberry and cola flavors, all framed in toasty oak with hints of vanilla. Spice and herb notes add interest, while the finish is long and lush.
— J.M.
(9/1/2004)
Michael Chiarello 2000 Giana Young Vines Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- $28
Quite intense, with a pronounced spicy character. The wine is smooth, rich, ripe and filled with herb, plum, raspberry, black cherry and licorice flavors. Fat and lively right up to the end.
— J.M.
(9/1/2003)
Michael Chiarello 2001 Roux Old Vine Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
- $45
This is an old-style Pet, black as night, and the mouthfeel is dominated by massive tannins that sting with toughness. A deep core of cherry fruit is buried now; by 2011, this wine will soften and sweeten.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
Michael Chiarello 2000 Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $45
One of the darker Cabs of the year, and dominated by tough, numbing tannins. Will it age? There are deliciously sweet blackberry and cherry flavors that emerge after you swallow. Not really ready, but with a big T-bone, will be enjoyable.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
Michael Chiarello 2001 Felicia Old Vine Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- $50
Full, rich and bright, this wine serves up a complex array of raspberry, cranberry, chocolate, spice, coffee and herbs. A lush and hedonistic expression of Napa Valley old-vine Zin that covers the palate in a velvety embrace. It’s long, smooth and packed with character to the very end.
— J.M.
(9/1/2004)
Michael Chiarello 2001 Giana Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
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- $28
The grapes got overripe here, giving the wine a Porty, pruney edge, with semi-sweet flavors of chocolate and cherries. Turns hot with alcohol on the finish.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
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