Monte Rio Cellars

Teresi Vineyard Zinfandel Petite Sirah

8.93 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

@Delectable Wine - This is the Teresi Vineyard blend of 50% Zinfandel / 50% Petite Sirah.

Had to carefully decant this due to a sh*t-ton of sediment. Nose is a kaleidoscope of oozing, purple mountain berries and deep florals. In the mouth, there’s an initial whack of purple fruit, but it’s whitewatered along by crisp acids. Tannins are present but a light and fine-grained. Only 12.5% alcohol, so it’s much lighter than a typical Zin/Petite Sirah blend. This would be a great choice for a cookout or with a wide range of pasta dishes (I’m having it with a dish of spaghetti with braised Tuscan kale and leeks). Great value and a unique style.

Dec 30th, 2024
Doug Powers

Really a unique Zinfandel, only 12.5% ABV, cool redfruits, very nice acid balance, correct varietal flavors, medium-long finish, very good!

Really a unique Zinfandel, only 12.5% ABV, cool redfruits, very nice acid balance, correct varietal flavors, medium-long finish, very good!

Jul 10th, 2025
Doug Powers

Spicy, redfruited, structured, I like the lowish ABV, nice balance, medium-long finish, solid Lodi Zin!

Spicy, redfruited, structured, I like the lowish ABV, nice balance, medium-long finish, solid Lodi Zin!

Feb 10th, 2025