The Federalist Lodi Zinfandel 2014

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A California Lodi Zinfandel (93%) with a dash of Syrah (7%) blended in. Aged for 12 months in oak, 25% of it new.

On the nose elements of red cherry, raspberry, blueberry, hint of fruit chutney, tree bark and a note of dried herbs and minerals. On the palate - dark cherry, red fruit, stewed berries, cassis, light graphite and cocoa. Medium plus acidity, Full bodied and with powerful finish. Tannins also follow suit and are polished finely. Cooked fruit notes persist with some sweet vanilla and cocoa spices.
Rich and round. Will pair with a turkey holiday meal and cranberry sauce. 89 Points

Donna Hargrove rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

This medium red Zinfandel has notes of ripe berries and spices. A full body taste is followed by a smooth long finish. Not you usual Zinfandel.

Tasted November 17, 2017

Colin McKone rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Dark ruby in colour with aromas of cooked blackberry, blueberries, plum and raspberry. It is full bodied with the fruit flavours in the aromas following through on the palate for a big bold treat. It has a medium fruity finish. This will go great at your next BBQ. Tasted on November 19, 2017.

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A full body Zin with lots of black, cooked, stewed fruit - you get the picture. Full body with lots of juicy fruit on the palate. Low tannins with a bit higher acidity. A great bbq wine next time you throw some ribs on the grill. Tasted November 19, 2017.

Sylvain Segard rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Medium to dark ruby red. The dark fruit is overpowered by a green bell pepper almost skunky aroma. Intense fruit taste, but not jammy, with lots of soy/umamy flavours and a long finish. This wine would benefit from longer ageing and long decanting. Preferably enjoyed with hearty foods like a pizza, beef stir fry, or stew. Score 87.
(S.Segard, reviewed Nov. 19, 2017)

Wineboy rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Is there a better place for Zin than Lodi? I don't think so. Overripe nose with a touch of spice. Medium weight (on the heavy Zin scale) with a perfect replay of the nose occurring.

Caitlin Coleman rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Stewed raspberries and candied strawberries on the nose with a big hit of sweet spice and lavender. I love all things Zinfandel and this is an incredible depiction of what this grape varietal is capable of. More please!

Sean O'Regan rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Medium ruby in the glass, the nose showing candied cranberry, vanilla, and herbal notes. Smooth and round on the palate with strawberry jam fruit and spice. Would like more depth, complexity and focus. Drink with pizza.
Tasted Nov, 2017

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Black briar with some cassis inflections. Fresh flowers and a hit of candied lavender at the end. Very pretty and not overbearing. 89 points (www.ottawawinejournal.com)

Monique Sosa rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Ripe, ripe and ripe berry fruit! Nice floral and vanilla notes as well - if you can get through the jammy berry notes. A pleasant medium to light-bodied Zinfandel with moderate acidity, low tannins, clean concentration ripe berry flavours and a smooth finish. Enjoy with BBQ beef souvlaki skewers. Tasted May 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca