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The Federalist Red
The Federalist · California · United States
$16.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Apothic Red is $10.99.
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
Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, baking spice, and a rounded, softly tannic finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California red blends, Cabernet-based blends, or Zinfandel with ripe dark fruit and spice.
Why buy it
A solid pick when you want a recognizable California red blend with enough structure for burgers, barbecue, and hearty weeknight meals.
Best for
Shoppers looking for a bold but easy-drinking red rather than a lean, earthy, or high-acid style.
Style
Fuller-bodied, fruit-forward Lodi red blend with Cabernet structure, Zinfandel ripeness, Petite Sirah color, and moderate spice.
Drinks like
California red blend, Lodi Cabernet blend, ripe Zinfandel-based blend
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, with enough flavor concentration for regular red-wine drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled burgers with cheddar · smoky ribs or pulled pork · baked ziti with sausage · aged cheddar or smoked gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 15-20 minutes if serving right after opening
- Glassware:
- Universal red wine glass or Cabernet glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy as a current-release red blend; not positioned as a long-cellar wine
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
The Federalist Honest Red Blend is a bold Lodi red made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah. Expect dark berry fruit, black cherry, baking spice, vanilla, and a rounded finish with supple tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah
- Producer
- The Federalist
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Lodi
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated
- Vineyard source:
- Lodi appellation; specific vineyards are not stated on the producer page.
- Fermentation:
- Different blocks are fermented separately, then blended to preserve each varietal's characteristics.
- Vessel:
- Not stated
About the winery · The Federalist ›
The Federalist focuses on American craft-style wines with bold, approachable flavor profiles. The brand presents its wines as small-batch, boutique production for the modern American table. Its lineup includes classic California varietal wines, red blends, and bourbon barrel-aged bottlings. The Red Blend/Honest Red Blend is the Lodi appellation bottling built around Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“aromas of fresh mulberry, raspberry, violets and dried herbs... blueberry coulis... cardamom and vanilla creme brulee”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Federalist Red dry or sweet?
- The Federalist Red 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 Red taste like?
- Dark cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, baking spice, and a rounded, softly tannic finish.
- What food pairs with The Federalist Red?
- It pairs well with grilled burgers with cheddar, smoky ribs or pulled pork, baked ziti with sausage and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
- How should I serve The Federalist Red?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 15-20 minutes if serving right after opening. Glass: Universal red wine glass or Cabernet glass.
- Is The Federalist Red a good value?
- At $16.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Federalist Red?
- Apothic Red is a comparable Red Blend at $10.99. See Apothic Red
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Federalist Red?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.