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CHARDONNAY 2018 California |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
TOM GORE |
A FOURTH REPEAT of the 2018 (**/**+) that was last released on October 30, 2021 at $19.95. Just retasted from a bottle with lot number LN1-75-20-012 on the lower part of the glass bottle. This traditional California Chard is now just a tad crisper than in the past as 2% Sauvignon Blanc has been added to the blend pushing up the acidity. Also 40% is aged in stainless steel while 60% still sees oak. Very bright pale straw colour, the nose is quite spicy and faintly tropical with ripe lemon meringue and toasty-cedary notes. Quite dry, medium bodied, fairly well structured and harmonious with spicy, ripe, lemon meringue flavours and a lingering, gently cedary finish. It has 13.5% alcohol and 5 g/L residual sugar . |
CSPC |
458810 |
Type |
White Table Wine |
Agent |
Art Can |
Country |
USA |
Region |
California |
Rating |
**/**+(88.5 points) Ripe, Bright, Juicy, Toasty |
LCBO Text |
Status |
A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection! |
TASTING NOTE: From second-generation grape farmer Tom Gore, this excellent value in California Chardonnay is creamy and broadly textured, with apple, tropical fruit, butter, toast, and oak spice. Enjoy it tonight with grilled seafood or roast chicken. |
Price |
$ 19.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - April 16, 2022 |
Cases bought |
671 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score: - NOT PRESENTED * Very Basic *+ OK
** Good **/**+ Very Good **+ Excellent *** Outstanding ***+ Superb
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