Chez Francois presents

With Proprietor Robert Biale of Robert Biale Vineyards
Thursday June 11, 2026

Join us Thursday June 11, 2026 as we welcome back, after ten years, the Iconic Robert Biale the Proprietor of Robert Biale Vineyards in The Napa Valley. There are still a few“Old School” Napa producers around and this is one of them.

Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards has become a revered standard of heritage vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in the Napa Valley. From the winery’s inception, the Biale Founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated and intense fruit that they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks. Among the winery’s portfolio of 20 wines that Winemaker David Natali crafts, Black Chicken Zinfandel is the flagship–and has become a benchmark for the varietal.

It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother make ends meet by selling to insider Napans–along with eggs and produce–some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine…and kept nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation!

“This is a new age for Zinfandel. We know now that Zinfandel is an ancient grape whose origin was along the Adriatic coast and goes back centuries in Central Europe. Old vines and historic sites in California that have been overlooked and under-appreciated are enjoying new respect among wine students and wine lovers. We and our peer group of devout Zinfandel winemakers are taking this old California classic to new heights. We all know that Zinfandel, when treated expertly on proven historic sites, produces red wines that are loaded with character that hold their own among the world’s more famous European varieties. And let’s just say it: Zinfandel provides more smiles per bottle than any other red wine! Period.” – Dave Pramuk

Marshall Island Yellowfin Tuna, Petit Arugula Salad, Citrus Vinaigrette

Cold Yellowfin tuna, lightly peppered with a tomato citrus herb relish, Petit arugula and Pecorino Romano cheese, herb-infused olive oil.

Rosato, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022

Fruit Wood Smoked Salmon Tart, Traditional Hollandaise Sauce

A flaky pie crust filled with a savory custard of Smoked Salmon, eggs, cream, shallots and fine herbs and Gruyère cheese, topped with Hollandaise Sauce.

Clementina “Greco”, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022

House Cured Kurobuta Pork Belly, Pork Zinfandel Reduction Seared Black Berkshire pork belly simmered in its natural juices,
served over braised yams topped with a pork Zinfandel reduction.

Party Line Zinfandel, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022
Black Chicken Zinfandel, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022

Braised Kobe Beef Short Rib, Blackberry Glace de Viande

Braised short ribs simmered in its natural juices, served over Moroccan barbeque sauce with creamy polenta.

Stagecoach Zinfandel, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022
RW Moore Zinfandel , Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022
Syrah “Royal Punisher”, Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, 2022

Frutti Di Bo£sco Gelato & Fresh Berries

A Gelato mixture of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants, and strawberries served over an almond tuille cookie with berry coulis.

$150Per Guest • Tax & Gratuity not included
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