Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Lodi Zinfandel

8.7156 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.5

Purple.with a dark core med staining brown sugar, black cherry, vanilla and hints of stewed plum.. Rich and full on the palate ultra ripe fruit almost a hint of RS..

Purple.with a dark core med staining brown sugar, black cherry, vanilla and hints of stewed plum.. Rich and full on the palate ultra ripe fruit almost a hint of RS..

4 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2016
Alexander Melton

Smooth red that doesn't make your mouth dry, little bite at the end and a hint of cinnamon.

Smooth red that doesn't make your mouth dry, little bite at the end and a hint of cinnamon.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
J
8.2

2013

2013

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2015
David Shaw

Dense purple-red in color. Mint, butter, leather, wood, vanilla and red fruit on nose. A bit less interesting in mouth - red fruit initially (blackberry , cherry), wood. Seed bitterness, cherry and cassis on finish. Minty aftertaste. Some mouth coating astringency. Our first president would find it quaffable, but TJ would drink better. 14.9% alcohol, big but not hot overall.

Dense purple-red in color. Mint, butter, leather, wood, vanilla and red fruit on nose. A bit less interesting in mouth - red fruit initially (blackberry , cherry), wood. Seed bitterness, cherry and cassis on finish. Minty aftertaste. Some mouth coating astringency. Our first president would find it quaffable, but TJ would drink better. 14.9% alcohol, big but not hot overall.

Apr 12th, 2017
"Odedi"

Deep, dark ruby in color.

High intensity on the nose with blackberries, fix, cherries, spices, plastic, metals, and black pepper.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, black pepper, vanilla, oak and cherries.

Medium to full-bodied with a harsh mouth feel.

Medium finish with soft tannins and spices.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

Deep, dark ruby in color.

High intensity on the nose with blackberries, fix, cherries, spices, plastic, metals, and black pepper.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, black pepper, vanilla, oak and cherries.

Medium to full-bodied with a harsh mouth feel.

Medium finish with soft tannins and spices.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

May 8th, 2015
Rajdeep Dasgupta

Nice!!

Nov 25th, 2021
Valoss

Great $18 Bottle. Bang for your buck man.

Great $18 Bottle. Bang for your buck man.

Oct 22nd, 2016
Jason And Sim

Great wine. Easy to drink! Has a nice, spicy finish.

Great wine. Easy to drink! Has a nice, spicy finish.

Sep 25th, 2016
Tyson Frantz

Very, very good. One of the best wines I've ever had.

Very, very good. One of the best wines I've ever had.

Sep 16th, 2016
Hayley Archer

"This tastes like prune juuce"- Brian, my rooommate

"This tastes like prune juuce"- Brian, my rooommate

Aug 28th, 2016