Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Mendocino Zinfandel

8.767 ratings
-no 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
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
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
Ray Vanderhoff

Whoa! This is a big wine. (15.5% Alcohol). Jammy red fruit is actually balanced by the oak and caramel of the bourbon barrel aging. A bit hot on the finish. Interesting.

Whoa! This is a big wine. (15.5% Alcohol). Jammy red fruit is actually balanced by the oak and caramel of the bourbon barrel aging. A bit hot on the finish. Interesting.

Jul 14th, 2019
Melissa Mesko

Nice zin. Smokey and distinct. Not too dry.

Nice zin. Smokey and distinct. Not too dry.

Feb 13th, 2019
Russell Shetler

Wonderful. Soft finish with nice bourbon notes. Great wine. Dot loves.

Wonderful. Soft finish with nice bourbon notes. Great wine. Dot loves.

Jun 16th, 2018
Kevin Pansky

Kick in the pants, but fun peppery finish with a hard raspberry and vanilla under tones finish.

Kick in the pants, but fun peppery finish with a hard raspberry and vanilla under tones finish.

Mar 14th, 2018
Ashley Barnhart

Very smooth, not overly bourbon-y

Very smooth, not overly bourbon-y

Mar 11th, 2018
Scot Walker

Interesting bourbon finish, like a glass of Zin followed by a bourbon

Interesting bourbon finish, like a glass of Zin followed by a bourbon

Jan 23rd, 2018
Steve Boggs

It’s good - it’s heavy; very heavy. Needs to breathe - deep rich favors.

It’s good - it’s heavy; very heavy. Needs to breathe - deep rich favors.

Dec 22nd, 2017