The Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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The Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon has a good entrance, full-bodied with a long finish, fine tannins, juicy red fruit profile layered with a hint of sweetness from the oak, fresh and zippy, well-balanced.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMPOSITION: The 2017 Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon shows a fine balance for a wine aged in Bourbon Barrels. TASTING NOTES: This wine is aromatic, substantive, and appealing. Its lively aromas and flavors of black fruit and shading of oak should pair well with smoked baby back ribs. (Tasted: December 16, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
It was time to break away from convention. From those that would say things like "Make sure your structure is firm and your acidity is lively.” It was time to create something to call our own. A wine for the people. So, we brought forth a union of wines unshackled by the past, yet deeply rooted in the American ideal of “Whatever I’m drinking should taste good dammit.” Distinctly American craft wines wrought with as much character and bold spirits as the figures that don every bottle. Born from the virtues of every forward-thinking, hard-working, red-blooded American, this is The Federalist; this is American craft wine.
The Federalist's vineyards are located in Sonoma County, California, and sourced from 100% estate grown new vines on the estate
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.