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The Federalist Visionary Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

Parcels of Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley vineyards, just about perfect for growing this grape, are fermented separately to preserve the characteristics of each, the average length of time on the skins is 17 days. After pressing and malolactic fermentation in barrels, the wine is matured for 15 months in a mixture of French and American oak barrels, 25% new. Fruit forward with blackberry and black cherry aromas and spicy notes, the palate is balanced and mouth-filling with a rich texture and long finish.

Product code: 25534

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The Federalist Visionary Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

Details

Type: Red
Country: USA
Region: California
Vintage: 2016/2017
Producer: The Federalist
Primary grape: Zinfandel
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £21.84
Code: 25534
Awards:
- GOLD (2015) Sommelier Wine Awards 2018
- SILVER (2014) International Wine Challenge 2017

The Product and Allergen information provided has been supplied by the Producer/Manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information and anyone relying upon and/or using the information should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of such information.

Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

This red wine is made by The Federalist in California. Elegant, savoury, berry-fruit flavours that are excellent with game, wild mushrooms, rich chicken and beef dishes. Formed from primarily Zinfandel grapes, this wine is vegetarian and vegan friendly. To the best of our knowledge, this wine is wine is an on-trade exclusive. Supplied by Terlato Wines International.

Zinfandel

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A fruit-forward-yet-bold red that’s loved for its red fruit flavors and smoky exotic spice notes. Known in America as Zinfandel where it is also made in sweeter rose style and in Southern Italy.

Flavours:

Blackberry
Strawberry
Vanilla

The Federalist wines celebrate and pay homage to America’s Founding Fathers – bold men of principle, who’s pioneering spirit helped make the United States the country it is today. Whilst Zinfandel is featured prominently in the range, Zinfandel flourishes in the regions of Lodi and Dry Creek Valley, Federalist wines also make Cabernet and Merlot dominated blends and a Chardonnay from Sonoma County.

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The Country

USA

The 2018 vintage was a welcome break for Californian wineries who over the last few years haven't had it easy with whole regions being threatened by the weather. Stereotyped for its big, bodied reds, there is certainly a lot more to the USA.

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