Reviews & Ratings

2015 Federalist Red Blends or Varietals "Honest Red Blend"

Winery: Federalist

Vintage: 2015

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Honest Red Blend"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 39% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel & 11% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $18

Cases produced: 30,000

KWG Score: 87.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: September 29, 2018

Wine Review: This enjoyable dark ruby red blend opens with an inviting earthy plum bouquet that includes blackberry and cedar. I also detected some black pepper and hints of black tea. It is smooth, juicy and medium bodied on the palate. It features ripe black cherry, blackberry and light black pepper flavors. The finish is pleasant with dry balanced tannins and a touch of mocha that fades away nicely. I would pair this food friendly northern California red blend with Spaghetti Con Gamberi. – Joe

Winemaker Notes: One might say our "Honest Red Blend" has a rich, round mouth feel with lush black currant flavor and the subtlest hint of North Coast, California spice – we’d just say it tastes damn good. As long as we’re being honest.

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