wine review: Tom Gore Farmer’s Blend (red) – this might become your go-to wine for under $20

Ottawa, ON

September 2023

Matt’s review: Tom Gore Vineyards are renowned for producing approachable, flavorful, and great value single varietal wines with all the characteristics wine enthusiasts expect in delicious California wines. Farmer’s (red) Blend is Tom Gore Vineyard’s newest release that brings multiple varietals into one blend adding additional complexity, texture, and harmony to their much loved style of wine. A blend of mostly Petite Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, and Teroldego, with a small percentage other reds, from different vintages too, bring a complex aromatic and flavour profile with refreshing raspberry, blackberry, bay leaf, and graphite minerality on the nose and palate. Very expressive, with a velvety smooth texture, it’s showing beautifully now, no need cellar – it’s ready to enjoy tonight with a wide range of dishes from steak frites to tacos. Exceptional value, a great house wine option if you love California reds! Tasted September 2023. 90+ points. Matt Steeves – http://www.quercusvino.ca

Available at LCBO – $19.95