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The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc
The Federalist · Marlborough · New Zealand
$6.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Ps Sauvignon Blanc, is $8.99.
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
Crisp grapefruit, fresh melon, passion fruit, and tropical citrus with a clean mineral edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like bright Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs such as Oyster Bay, Kim Crawford, or Matua, but want a slightly American-branded, easygoing take.
Why buy it
It offers the classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc profile--zesty citrus, tropical fruit, and refreshing acidity--at a weeknight-friendly price.
Best for
Seafood, salads, goat cheese, patio drinking, and casual warm-weather meals.
Style
Dry, light-bodied, crisp, aromatic, and fruit-forward with no evident oak.
Drinks like
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; zesty New World Sauvignon Blanc; unoaked aromatic white wines.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; also useful for shoppers who already know they enjoy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled shrimp with citrus · scallops with lemon butter · goat cheese salad with grapefruit or herbs · chicken tacos with salsa verde · asparagus risotto or grilled green vegetables
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decanting needed; serve fresh from the fridge.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for its fresh fruit and crisp acidity.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, refrigerated and recorked.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp Marlborough white made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, showing melon, grapefruit, tropical fruit, minerality, and a clean finish. Bright acidity and stainless-steel fermentation keep it fresh, lively, and easy to pour with seafood, salads, or warm-weather meals.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- The Federalist
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Marlborough
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Vessel:
- Stainless steel tanks
About the winery · The Federalist ›
The Federalist is a wine brand from the Terlato portfolio with a focus on bold, approachable wines for the modern American table. While the brand is American in presentation, this Sauvignon Blanc expands the range to Marlborough, New Zealand, a region closely associated with vibrant, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. The producer describes the wine as 100% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain aromatics and fresh flavors. The style is crisp, bright, and citrus-driven, aimed at easy everyday enjoyment.
Critic reviews
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Heady passionfruit and pink grapefruit aromas with a lightweight, fruity, crisp palate.”
88/100Apstein on Wine
“Racy grapefruit-like zing with reasonable weight and a straightforward, cutting Sauvignon Blanc profile.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- Crisp grapefruit, fresh melon, passion fruit, and tropical citrus with a clean mineral edge.
- What food pairs with The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with grilled shrimp with citrus, scallops with lemon butter, goat cheese salad with grapefruit or herbs, chicken tacos with salsa verde and asparagus risotto or grilled green vegetables.
- How should I serve The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decanting needed; serve fresh from the fridge. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $6.99 it carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Federalist Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle.