Terlato Vineyards
The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
This wine is medium dark in color and has dark notes on the nose - plums, blueberries, cassis. The oak aspect of the aromas is not overpowering, but it is definitely there. The palate tastes somewhat sweet, with fruit and oak spice showing right up front. A savory angle comes in later - forest floor and minerals, mostly. The tannins are workable, but not overbearing. This wine won’t make Napa vintners run scared, but it is a pleasant bottling and a pretty good everyday wine.
This wine is medium dark in color and has dark notes on the nose - plums, blueberries, cassis. The oak aspect of the aromas is not overpowering, but it is definitely there. The palate tastes somewhat sweet, with fruit and oak spice showing right up front. A savory angle comes in later - forest floor and minerals, mostly. The tannins are workable, but not overbearing. This wine won’t make Napa vintners run scared, but it is a pleasant bottling and a pretty good everyday wine.
3 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2022
On a clearance end cap for $10, thank you to my bother for the find! Extracted but yummy, drinking nicely! Dark berries, oak, cassis, damp earth and cherry Lifesavers. Medium body, mild tannins.
On a clearance end cap for $10, thank you to my bother for the find! Extracted but yummy, drinking nicely! Dark berries, oak, cassis, damp earth and cherry Lifesavers. Medium body, mild tannins.
1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2022
2017 vintage. Agree with Jeff Miller – it tastes light, but pretty good. 
2017 vintage. Agree with Jeff Miller – it tastes light, but pretty good. 
Mar 12th, 2024Surprisingly good for the very low price. This wine has wonderful somewhat floral flavor. Along with raspberries and other dried fruit. There’s a nice nose and decent tannins. This is definitely going on the midweek drinkers list. It was fun sharing it with friends at the combine birthday party for our friends, Agnes and Richard. #federalist #lodi #lodiwine
Surprisingly good for the very low price. This wine has wonderful somewhat floral flavor. Along with raspberries and other dried fruit. There’s a nice nose and decent tannins. This is definitely going on the midweek drinkers list. It was fun sharing it with friends at the combine birthday party for our friends, Agnes and Richard. #federalist #lodi #lodiwine
Jun 11th, 2023Medium ruby in color; black cherries and raspberries on the nose with a hint of plum and maybe graphite; medium acidity; bold but smooth tannins; tastes like plums, blackberries, and black cherries with a long peppery finish. Nellie likes it!
Medium ruby in color; black cherries and raspberries on the nose with a hint of plum and maybe graphite; medium acidity; bold but smooth tannins; tastes like plums, blackberries, and black cherries with a long peppery finish. Nellie likes it!
May 19th, 2023
Cherry 🍒 and blackberry nose. Light bodied with a smooth finish.
•13.9% ABV• March 22, 2023 🪷
Cherry 🍒 and blackberry nose. Light bodied with a smooth finish.
•13.9% ABV• March 22, 2023 🪷
Big fan pairs well with chicken alfredo
Big fan pairs well with chicken alfredo
Dec 4th, 2022
very light and easy drinking. slight fruity flavor to start
very light and easy drinking. slight fruity flavor to start
Dec 4th, 2022