Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7122 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Nate McKenzie

Ok. Not great but would drink again if it was offered

Ok. Not great but would drink again if it was offered

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2019
Roman Ochocki

Great man on the label, but the wine is only good. Soft tannins, medium acidity. It isn't bold. Fruits are barely palpable (a blackberry), a bit of leather and bitter chocolate and/or mocha.

Great man on the label, but the wine is only good. Soft tannins, medium acidity. It isn't bold. Fruits are barely palpable (a blackberry), a bit of leather and bitter chocolate and/or mocha.

Feb 28th, 2021
Daniel M

Black currant jam, vanilla, slight menthol touches too. Ok. The palate is well balanced with a rather sweet mouthfeel. There is a strong acid backbone, a nice black currant, jamy note all along, a very soft, gentle mouthfeel. Mid palate is building on a sweet note, tannins are discreet and the finish is rather nice with that black currant note, and a little tanginess too which gives balance after that sweeter note in mid palate. It's not great, in a sweeter style than those I'm used to, but it's an interesting take on cabernet Sauvignon.

Black currant jam, vanilla, slight menthol touches too. Ok. The palate is well balanced with a rather sweet mouthfeel. There is a strong acid backbone, a nice black currant, jamy note all along, a very soft, gentle mouthfeel. Mid palate is building on a sweet note, tannins are discreet and the finish is rather nice with that black currant note, and a little tanginess too which gives balance after that sweeter note in mid palate. It's not great, in a sweeter style than those I'm used to, but it's an interesting take on cabernet Sauvignon.

Feb 14th, 2021
Matt Krych

Really good fruity and bright cab

Really good fruity and bright cab

Jan 17th, 2021
Will Rogers

Pizza night at home

Pizza night at home

Jan 2nd, 2021
KellyW4

Another Federalist Cab FTW

Another Federalist Cab FTW

Dec 21st, 2020
Venky Gopalan

Nice wine. Gifted by Manasee

Nice wine. Gifted by Manasee

Jun 27th, 2020
Cassandra Nguyen

My favorite Cab

My favorite Cab

May 27th, 2020
Melissa Mesko

Not bad! Full and a bit of tannin.

Not bad! Full and a bit of tannin.

May 23rd, 2020
Patrick Parham

Smooth, but not fond of the black cherry taste. If you like black cherries you will probably enjoy this wine.

Smooth, but not fond of the black cherry taste. If you like black cherries you will probably enjoy this wine.

May 15th, 2020