Terlato Vineyards
The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Label says full-bodied but it tastes light to medium. Still good.
Label says full-bodied but it tastes light to medium. Still good.
5 people found it helpfulApr 30th, 2016
Deep ruby with pink translucent rim. Big pretty nose of anise, cassis, tobacco, vanilla leather, blackberry, and smoke. Thin bodied highly acidic tart wash of red cherry and cranberry to the palate gives way to black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. Tiny tannins lead to a short slightly bitter finish. Balance shifted to nose and structure relies too much on blended grapes producing a pseudo zin. Fair value at $12.99 USD but more a third act at a dinner party than steak buddy.
Deep ruby with pink translucent rim. Big pretty nose of anise, cassis, tobacco, vanilla leather, blackberry, and smoke. Thin bodied highly acidic tart wash of red cherry and cranberry to the palate gives way to black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. Tiny tannins lead to a short slightly bitter finish. Balance shifted to nose and structure relies too much on blended grapes producing a pseudo zin. Fair value at $12.99 USD but more a third act at a dinner party than steak buddy.
4 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
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
Very fruity! Strange fragrance. Didn't really enjoy it. Debated whether or not to finish. Expected more of a full body traditional cab.
Very fruity! Strange fragrance. Didn't really enjoy it. Debated whether or not to finish. Expected more of a full body traditional cab.
3 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2017
Not bad but not great. Too young but also not enough flavor to age properly.
Not bad but not great. Too young but also not enough flavor to age properly.
3 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2016Holy fruit! Loads of unusual black and blue fruit such as blackberries and blueberries, hint of cinnamon spice on the back end. Deep purple color. Medium to medium plus acidity. Firm tannins, light oak, long silky finish. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese. Not bad!
Holy fruit! Loads of unusual black and blue fruit such as blackberries and blueberries, hint of cinnamon spice on the back end. Deep purple color. Medium to medium plus acidity. Firm tannins, light oak, long silky finish. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese. Not bad!
2 people found it helpfulOct 16th, 2017
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, 2022Ok. 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, 2019Pale. Not much flavor. Meh. Certainly not a full-bodied red, as the label suggested. 2015 vintage.
Pale. Not much flavor. Meh. Certainly not a full-bodied red, as the label suggested. 2015 vintage.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2017Sight: very dark, ruby red outer towards the glass. Becomes a more dull red upon swirling. Heavy effervescence upon pour. Smell: very light smell. Black cherry, current. Other than that not a whole lot of nose going on. Taste: acidity is medium plus. Somewhat dry.
Sight: very dark, ruby red outer towards the glass. Becomes a more dull red upon swirling. Heavy effervescence upon pour. Smell: very light smell. Black cherry, current. Other than that not a whole lot of nose going on. Taste: acidity is medium plus. Somewhat dry.
1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2016