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The Federalist Chardonnay

The Federalist · California · United States

89 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$17.99$23.99 save $6.00 (25%)

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Why it’s a great value

The Federalist Chardonnay is $17.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $23.99 — a saving of $6.00 (25%). It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Chardonnay is $13.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A creamy but still zesty California Chardonnay: apple, pear and lemon up front, then tropical fruit, vanilla, coconut and cinnamon on the finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Chardonnay with body and oak influence, but still want enough acidity to keep it lively.

Why buy it

A reliable pick for shoppers who want a fuller-bodied Chardonnay with recognizable California richness and a current professional review near the shelf price.

Best for

Seafood in butter or lemon sauce, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses and casual dinner parties.

Style

Full-bodied, ripe-fruited, lightly creamy and oak-polished, with a zesty citrus and mineral thread.

Drinks like

Richer California Chardonnay, Lodi Chardonnay, lightly oaked Sonoma-style Chardonnay.

Experience level

Easy for newer Chardonnay drinkers, but flavorful enough for guests who enjoy oaked California whites.

Flavor notes

Fruitgreen applelemon tartpeartropical fruitwhite peach
Floralwhite flowers
Earthmineral
Oakvanilla creamcoconutcreamy oak
Spicecinnamonbaking spices
Otherleesy creaminess

Pairs well with

steamed fish with lemon · roast chicken with herbs · creamy lemon pasta · triple-cream brie or mild cheddar

Best occasions

weeknight seafood dinnerroast chicken nightcreamy pasta takeoutcasual gatheringsholiday table white wine

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
48-52°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open 10 minutes before serving if very cold.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young and fresh.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

The Federalist Chardonnay is a full-bodied California white with green apple, lemon tart, pear, vanilla cream, tropical fruit and baking-spice notes. Malolactic fermentation, lees stirring and partial new American and French oak give it a creamy, lightly toasty finish.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
Producer
The Federalist
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
Lodi
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.9%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Lodi appellation, California
Vessel:
American and French oak used for a portion of aging; primary fermentation vessel not stated.
About the winery · The Federalist ›

The Federalist presents its wines as American craft wines with bold, approachable flavors. The brand emphasizes a boutique-style production process and bottles designed around American historical imagery. Its Chardonnay is the brand's white-wine entry and is made in a richer California style with malolactic fermentation, lees stirring and a measured oak influence. The result is meant to be accessible but full-flavored, with citrus, orchard fruit, tropical fruit and creamy oak notes.

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“Full-bodied, with mineral, Fuji apple, Asian pear, white peach, cinnamon and white flowers; zesty acidity and stone-fruit layers.”

Reviewed: The Federalist 2023 Chardonnay (2023) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-05-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Federalist Chardonnay dry or sweet?
The Federalist Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does The Federalist Chardonnay taste like?
A creamy but still zesty California Chardonnay: apple, pear and lemon up front, then tropical fruit, vanilla, coconut and cinnamon on the finish.
What food pairs with The Federalist Chardonnay?
It pairs well with steamed fish with lemon, roast chicken with herbs, creamy lemon pasta and triple-cream brie or mild cheddar.
How should I serve The Federalist Chardonnay?
Serve at 48-52°F. No decant needed; open 10 minutes before serving if very cold. Glass: Standard white wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
Is The Federalist Chardonnay a good value?
Today it is $17.99, $6.00 (25%) below its recorded compare-at price of $23.99. It also holds a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Federalist Chardonnay?
Josh Cellars Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $13.99. See Josh Cellars Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Federalist Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 13.9% alcohol by volume.