The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2023 (750ml) Rhone Blend

The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2023 (750ml) Rhone BlendWinemaker Notes Rich and full bodied, this wine is aged for 15 months to develop bold notes of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, and cinnamon.

it was the first wine founder Giovanni made after Prohibition ended and it was also the first varietal we labeled under our name in 1947

The palate reveals a spicy dark plum flavour supported by fine tannins and a light touch of oak

The must is separated into 3 stainless steel tanks according to the 3 different vineyard plots and they are next inoculated with different yeasts to add complexity

Lightly sparkling

Best enjoyed with roasted red meats

especially Pacific oysters on the half-shell

sapid and refreshing

vibrant and refreshing with layer upon layer of minerals and spices

indicated by a bread oven door that was discovered and preserved - the stone cut recalls the technique used in the 14th and 15th centuries

1% Sémillon

selecting 2nd and 3rd-use barrels of French and American oak for fermentation and for aging

clean and juicy and offers a great spicy mouthfeel