Federalist Chardonnay

The bold-flavored The Federalist Chardonnay is a delightful tasting experience on its own, sure to win over lovers of American wines. It pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes such as roasted lobster, grilled salmon, sea bass in a creamy sauce, or smoked flounder. Also try it with rich Brie cheese served with ripe pear—an absolute hit.

Federalist winemaker Corey Garner sources the grapes from a single vineyard in the Lodi wine region, near the Sacramento River Delta. The area produces 20% of all California grapes—more than Napa and Sonoma combined. It boasts a Mediterranean climate and deep sandy soils, ideal for high-quality wine production. One-third of the fermentation and malolactic fermentation takes place in new American and French oak barrels. The lees are stirred throughout the malolactic fermentation, lending the wine a rich mouthfeel. The wine continues to age on the lees until the final blending.