2018 The Federalist Chardonnay ($23)

The Federalist Chardonnay pays homage to the work of our Federalist Founding Fathers fighting for our country’s liberty. And, the Status of Liberty was the best symbol of their accomplishment.

This wine is 100% Chardonnay from Mendocino County California. Following primary fermentation it undergoes Malolactic fermentation with the lees being stirred throughout. The wine is aged surlies until blending.

The Federalist Chardonnay is aged in 35% new oak that is primarily American and Hungarian oak with a little bit of French oak. The Hungarian oak mimics French with spicy character and the American oak rounds it out with a sweeter finish.

The Federalist Chardonnay is medium gold in color with notes of pear, green apple and apple spice. On the palate it’s big in flavors of buttery baked apple and spices with moderate acidity.

The Federalist Chardonnay is “The perfect wine for light fare, deep conversations and declaring your independence.” This is a really good one and fits perfectly with the Behind the Cork™ theme of being affordable and attainable. Enjoy. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Will Rogers, Donna White Communications