Speaking of Two Buck Chuck

I am sure the two buck charles has been done to death, however I had to include it since I am on a budget and this site makes us no money!

The 2005 Chardonnay from Trader Joes was my victim.

This wine could never be confused with a good bottle of wine in a million years. It lacks body, character, and oooomph. On the other hand I can understand the popularity as it is very sweet and unobtrusive. There are strong samples of pear and possibly lemon. This wine more closely resembles a champagne (minus the carbonation) then a chardonnay. It even has the pseudo I can’t believe it’s not butter aftertaste at the end.
I give it a 7.5 for value when used at the appropriate event/location. It is a 4.5 for taste. As such a cheap and sweet buzz, I am surprised that it hasn’t been picked up by the 18 but I think I am 27 crowd. Charles Shaw could really start a thriving campaign marketing to teens.

Please stay tuned for a taste of the cheap contest. We here at vinofriend.com plan to have a little blind taste test of all the cheapest wines to see who wins out.