Trader Joe's Grower's Reserve California Chardonnay, 2023

I bought this wine ($5.99 at Trader Joe's) for cooking over the holidays, and it served its purpose. With one bottle left over, I brought it tonight to the dinner table, and it was equally at home in that context.

Medium yellow. Red Haven peaches and canteloupe. Good balance of sweet fruit and bright acidity. Subtle oak. According to the label, the wine is made by ASV Wines from organic fruit. The winery is located in Monterey's Arroyo Seco region, and I suspect at least some of the grapes come from there. For $5.99, it will grace my dinner table again.