Winking Owl Chardonnay - Aldi

 

Winking Owl Chardonnay - $2.99 Aldi Grocery Store

Okay, this was an experiment. I am not a fan of chardonnay, unless it is unoaked. This one was a little scary given its price and the lack of a year on the bottle. On the back, it says "semi-sweet."

The surprise here is that it is totally drinkable, and not the least bit oaky. Leaning more toward the sweet side, it manages to pull of "light and refreshing" without being too heavy. Tastes like a pinot grigio that is just a bit heavier and flavorful.

This isn't a cheese and crackers wine but certainly can hold up with dinner, as a second bottle at girl's night, or in a recipe that calls for white wine.