Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Mendocino Zinfandel

8.8162 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, 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
Kathy Kroeker

If you love bourbon and wine - this is for you. You start with the wine and it’s deep flavors and at the end of the sip you feel that bourbon come through. One of my new favs!

If you love bourbon and wine - this is for you. You start with the wine and it’s deep flavors and at the end of the sip you feel that bourbon come through. One of my new favs!

2 people found it helpfulMar 14th, 2018
Frank Rotello

Whoa alcohol. Definitely had that warm wood Carmel whiskey tone to it. Cut the jammy spice. Full bodied. Fun to try

Whoa alcohol. Definitely had that warm wood Carmel whiskey tone to it. Cut the jammy spice. Full bodied. Fun to try

2 people found it helpfulJun 28th, 2017
Robert Howey

This is a translucent violet with very distinct Zin nose. Thin on the tongue but big alcohol, dark fruit jammy-ness with some sweetness that hints of cherries. The expected Zin pepperiness is there as well. Not much astringency, so a light finish. This may be easier drinking that it should be at 15%. I’m on the line regarding the value for the price.

This is a translucent violet with very distinct Zin nose. Thin on the tongue but big alcohol, dark fruit jammy-ness with some sweetness that hints of cherries. The expected Zin pepperiness is there as well. Not much astringency, so a light finish. This may be easier drinking that it should be at 15%. I’m on the line regarding the value for the price.

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2018
Michael Kazanjian

Not throwing away this shot.

Not throwing away this shot.

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2018
Heather Jacobson

Delicious with a solid kick in the head (15.5%). It's not too bold for a Zin, and the bourbon-aging is lighter and sweeter than that of whisky-aging. It goes great with steak, mushrooms, and the Fourth of July.

Delicious with a solid kick in the head (15.5%). It's not too bold for a Zin, and the bourbon-aging is lighter and sweeter than that of whisky-aging. It goes great with steak, mushrooms, and the Fourth of July.

1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2017
Rebecca Billups

Aged in bourbon barrels for 6 months. Not full bodied at all, but great flavor! Nice fruit with a hint of pepper. The bourbon barrels give it something unique for a zin.

Aged in bourbon barrels for 6 months. Not full bodied at all, but great flavor! Nice fruit with a hint of pepper. The bourbon barrels give it something unique for a zin.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2017
George

Thin for a Zin

Thin for a Zin

Oct 15th, 2021
Chris DeRenzi

2016- heavy bourbon flavors. But if blueberry/blackberry/tart fruit to start. Strong smokiness and wood from the barrels to finish

2016- heavy bourbon flavors. But if blueberry/blackberry/tart fruit to start. Strong smokiness and wood from the barrels to finish

Aug 23rd, 2020
Jan Falmer

Yemi loves. Publix

Yemi loves. Publix

Apr 12th, 2020
W.L
9.9

Wonderful smooth wine with medium body. Great everyday wine

Wonderful smooth wine with medium body. Great everyday wine

Feb 10th, 2020