Biale Buzz

Scenes from burgundy & provence

Dijon, Bonne, Lyon to Avignon
May 12-22, 2022

Black Chicken Society members, employees, guests, and new friends of Robert Biale Vineyards recently cruised from Lyon to Avignon, France.
The fun started with a “pre-cruise” in Dijon and Bonne.

A great time was had by all as the following photos illustrate.

Here are a few of the highlights, favorite photos and memories from our trip.

Visited Côte d’Or, Burgundy’s most prestigious area for wine production
Wine Barrel making workshop
A visit to the most coveted and revered vineyard in the world, La Romanėe-Conti
Mácon Walking Tour
Truffle Hunting in Marrey les Fussey
Hermitage vineyards hike with wine tasting
Burgundian continental brunch in the Vineyard at Domaine Lejeunes
Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit
Palace of the Popes
Mediterranean Arles walking discovery tour

Thank you to all those who traveled with us!

We look forward to our next adventure!

Stay Tuned for details about our next exciting excursion.

Photos by Doug Keech & Aline Magee

HARVEST 2018

Pick! Crush! Press! repeat! Pick! Crush! Press! Repeat! ….ah, harvest…. Some of Biale 2018 is still fermenting and getting pressed to barrels but we can say that another healthy child (on the plumper side for sure!) has joined the family, thank goodness! Let the after-harvest

December 10, 2018

Zinfandel For the win!

We are honored to have made James Suckling’s 2018 Top 100 American Wines, and we are the only Zinfandel on the list! Thank you James Suckling for awarding our 2015 Black Chicken Zinfandel 95 points.“Blueberries, slate, citrus, orange rind and raspberry cheesecake. Medium to full body, fine