Tom Gore Vineyards

California Chardonnay

8.6127 ratings
8.27 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jason James

A good party Chardonnay. Not too expensive, fruit forward but not sweet, oak is present but not over board, enough acidity that it held up to a wide variety of food, the label makes it look more expensive... I'd serve this at a party with confidence. I'll buy it again.

A good party Chardonnay. Not too expensive, fruit forward but not sweet, oak is present but not over board, enough acidity that it held up to a wide variety of food, the label makes it look more expensive... I'd serve this at a party with confidence. I'll buy it again.

6 people found it helpfulMar 15th, 2015
Sara Nelson-Carlson

N: artificial butter but some honeysuckle P: burnt popcorn

N: artificial butter but some honeysuckle P: burnt popcorn

2 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2015
Amy Bley

Yellow Apple, pear, butter (lots of butter!). Smells like caramel.

Yellow Apple, pear, butter (lots of butter!). Smells like caramel.

2 people found it helpfulJun 20th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Ripe and tropical. Otherwise nondescript.

Ripe and tropical. Otherwise nondescript.

2 people found it helpfulApr 15th, 2015
Ken Powell

Taste is pleasant; light

Taste is pleasant; light

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2021
Meche

Slight fruit but a smooth finish. Not acidic, would drink it. Had it warm. Doesn’t do well with aerating

Slight fruit but a smooth finish. Not acidic, would drink it. Had it warm. Doesn’t do well with aerating

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, pear, cream, vanilla; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium minus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; short finish, flavors not very complex or concentrated

Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, pear, cream, vanilla; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium minus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; short finish, flavors not very complex or concentrated

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2020
Leanne Charlie

Has a very oaky smell and taste

Has a very oaky smell and taste

1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2018
"Odedi"

Light golden in color with a green hue.


Light on the nose with lemons, citrus, grapefruits, vegetables, grass, herbs and white pepper.

Dry on the palate with citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices and black pepper.

Short finish with bitter almonds and spices.

This 4 year old Chardonnay is still drinkable, but already lost its oomph. Not very fruity anymore, but kept the spices.

Better with food, but nice by itself when very chilled.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

84 points.

$13.

Light golden in color with a green hue.


Light on the nose with lemons, citrus, grapefruits, vegetables, grass, herbs and white pepper.

Dry on the palate with citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices and black pepper.

Short finish with bitter almonds and spices.

This 4 year old Chardonnay is still drinkable, but already lost its oomph. Not very fruity anymore, but kept the spices.

Better with food, but nice by itself when very chilled.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

84 points.

$13.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2018
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.5

Oak, butter. Easy and likeable but certainly nothing remarkable.

Oak, butter. Easy and likeable but certainly nothing remarkable.

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2016