Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Mendocino Zinfandel

8.962 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
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
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
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
Cathy Gross

Drinks like a Pinot Noir. The bourbon smooths it out. Yum.

Drinks like a Pinot Noir. The bourbon smooths it out. Yum.

Feb 9th, 2019
Jamaal Allan

I’m no sommelier ...
Edit* this is weird AF I took a picture of 2015 vintage... but IN THE PICTURE IT SAYS 2014.

I’m no sommelier ...
Edit* this is weird AF I took a picture of 2015 vintage... but IN THE PICTURE IT SAYS 2014.

Jan 6th, 2019
Tessa griffin

from trader joe’s - 5 stars

from trader joe’s - 5 stars

May 27th, 2018
Starven Marven

As an anti federalist at heart, I’d rather see the state names involved with this wine but I enjoyed the candor and overbearing sense of humor.

As an anti federalist at heart, I’d rather see the state names involved with this wine but I enjoyed the candor and overbearing sense of humor.

May 14th, 2018
Cristi Hollidge

Purchased at Total Wine.

Purchased at Total Wine.

May 12th, 2018
Sara Gill

Digging the Zin. Mellow no after taste.

Digging the Zin. Mellow no after taste.

May 6th, 2018