Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Dueling Pistols Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Syrah

9.08 ratings
-no pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel, Syrah
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Tree Kilpatrick

Label is very Declaration of Independence or Constitution looking style. Not sure there are many Federalist in Dry Creek Valley in the liberal bastion of Sonoma county, but hey, it’s catchy. Lovely color of blood in a test tube. Smells clean, clear and lovely. Rocks, leather and, berry jams. Flavors are classic CA fine wine. Zingy, dry and herbal. Some spice. Like a nutmeg or black pepper spice. More of a coast Zin style than Syrah. But the Syrah does have its role in there. This is a nice gratifying wine with lots of complex flavors. Amazing because it’s coming in HOT at 15% ABV. Must have been very dry and hot in 2015 over there. This could age a bit into itself too. Nice juice.

Label is very Declaration of Independence or Constitution looking style. Not sure there are many Federalist in Dry Creek Valley in the liberal bastion of Sonoma county, but hey, it’s catchy. Lovely color of blood in a test tube. Smells clean, clear and lovely. Rocks, leather and, berry jams. Flavors are classic CA fine wine. Zingy, dry and herbal. Some spice. Like a nutmeg or black pepper spice. More of a coast Zin style than Syrah. But the Syrah does have its role in there. This is a nice gratifying wine with lots of complex flavors. Amazing because it’s coming in HOT at 15% ABV. Must have been very dry and hot in 2015 over there. This could age a bit into itself too. Nice juice.

Jan 12th, 2022
David Madison

Wonderful wine with lamb stew!

Wonderful wine with lamb stew!

Mar 31st, 2018
Jocholla

Weeknight winner, delicious juice. Jammy big bold but silky smooth for 15%.

Weeknight winner, delicious juice. Jammy big bold but silky smooth for 15%.

Jun 1st, 2018
Rachel Mihuta Grimm

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Jan 25th, 2020
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Dec 29th, 2019
Jon Weyer

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Jan 6th, 2019
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Jan 16th, 2018