Terlato Vineyards

The Federalist Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.724 ratings
8.01 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Amy Ovecka

One of the frutier chards I've tasted--like baked golden apples and pears. Bit of melon and caramelized peach. Some toasted almonds and burnt caramel. Fairly alcoholic but decent acidity keeps it from being too hot. Solid expression.

One of the frutier chards I've tasted--like baked golden apples and pears. Bit of melon and caramelized peach. Some toasted almonds and burnt caramel. Fairly alcoholic but decent acidity keeps it from being too hot. Solid expression.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Mark Stoermann

Fairly heavy with more oak notes that fruit. Would be good with a meal, can stand up with other flavors.

Fairly heavy with more oak notes that fruit. Would be good with a meal, can stand up with other flavors.

Nov 29th, 2016
Jo Anne B

Butter and some spice like cardamom. Great price, good wine.

Butter and some spice like cardamom. Great price, good wine.

Oct 31st, 2016
Chris A

An absolutely superb Chard. Another winner from the Federalist - silky smooth vanilla finish with a slight touch of buttery love! Quite amazing at this price point!

An absolutely superb Chard. Another winner from the Federalist - silky smooth vanilla finish with a slight touch of buttery love! Quite amazing at this price point!

Jun 27th, 2016
Alex Whinnery

Bad aftertaste

Bad aftertaste

Jun 20th, 2015
Julie Reese

Awesome for the price. Smooth. Oak clean, lighter than normal chard no buttery taste.

Awesome for the price. Smooth. Oak clean, lighter than normal chard no buttery taste.

Apr 12th, 2015
Rodney Clark

Lemon, pear, cinnamon/clove

Lemon, pear, cinnamon/clove

Apr 11th, 2015
Madeline Nelson

Not as oaky as I expected. More of a baked fruity/nutty taste. But def would drink again

Not as oaky as I expected. More of a baked fruity/nutty taste. But def would drink again

Mar 28th, 2015
Vito Santora

Moderate price well made

Moderate price well made

Mar 27th, 2015
Jennifer S H

Tastes strongly of Apple, with a bit of almond. Smooth, buttery. Perhaps not the ideal pairing with Thin Mints. :)

Tastes strongly of Apple, with a bit of almond. Smooth, buttery. Perhaps not the ideal pairing with Thin Mints. :)

Mar 19th, 2015