Chardonnay

Okay, I admit it: I don't like Chardonnay. I am just not a fan. I do not like my wine buttery or oaky. 

I hate to be one of those people who swears off an entire variety of grape, and I freely admit that sometimes, very occasionally, I find a Chardonnay that I don't think tastes like a combination of sawdust and melted butter. But for the most part, that's the grape that I avoid. 

I do try to keep an open mind, though. And I do enjoy other white wines, so when I had the opportunity to try a bottle that is a blend of Chardonnay, semillon (never heard of that one), Riesling, and Gewürztraminer I figured what the hey. This could be a good way to actually enjoy some Chardonnay: disguise it by blending it with other grapes! 

The result: eh. I still taste Chardonnay and I do not love it. It's fine, I'll finish the bottle, but I do wish I had a Riesling on hand instead. 

The description on the label: "Chardonnay and Semillon provide the body and silky mouthfeel, while Riesling and Gewürztraminer lend delicate fruit, floral, and spice notes. Mingle's slightly off dry finish makes it an excellent partner for a wide variety of hors d'oeuvres, spicy cuisine, and most Asian dishes."