An inviting example of oaked Chardonnay at a very low price. We review the William Walker Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay from Aldi.
Chardonnay from Monterey County, California. The wine spends an unspecified amount of time in oak barrels.
This wine is available exclusively at Aldi and sells for just $7.99. As usual, there’s not much info available on the wine itself.
From the bottle:
William Walker is a vibrant expression of Monterey County Chardonnay. Captivating aromas of tropical fruits like pineapple and mango mingle with citrus undertones, delivering flavors of ripe pear, apple, and peach. Boasting refreshing acidity and a luscious, creamy texture this wine delivers a lingering finish accented by subtle notes of vanilla and oak from barrel aging.
This Chardonnay is a versatile choice that pairs elegantly with seafood, chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and soft cheeses.
Vinted and Bottled by PWP Wines
14.2% Alcohol
The 2022 William Walker Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay begins with a pleasing, inviting aroma of vanilla cream, some tropical fruit, lemon and other citrus notes plus a bit of pear, a touch of toasty oak and more.
The wine tastes smooth, round and a bit creamy and features similar flavors to the nose with good fruit and a bit of toasty oak in the mouth. It’s really not complex at all, but still quite a pleasing example of Chardonnay. And while it does spend time in oak, it’s not buttery at all.
It ends dry, tangy and long on the finish.
This Article was originally published on The Reverse Wine Snob
