Picking the wines to partner up with all types of food and beverages for the Thanksgiving feast is the most important and tricky part. You can select several different wines to suit the flavour profile of the food you are going to serve or select the one to go with everything on the menu. It depends on the number of guests you are hosting. 

Toasty and plump chardonnay with buttery malolactic notes is always considered the perfect choice for Thanksgiving. Having said that, here is the list of some of the finest chardonnays that you can pick for upcoming Thanksgiving feast.

2016 Chardonnay

Producer: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Country: United States

2016 Chardonnay of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is a medium-bodied, bright and crisp wine. It brandishes the essence of green apple, juicy pear and melon intensified by just a hint of marzipan. It is the composition of 99% Chardonnay and 1% Sauvignon Blanc. It is aged for 6 months in 100% French Oak barrels before bottling. It contains 14.2% alcohol by volume.

Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay

Producer: Delicato Family Vineyards

Country: United States

Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay flaunts the aromas of yellow pear, lemon curd, jasmine and the hint of oak. It boasts the flavours of citrus, chamomile, orange blossom and brown butter. It shows bright acidity, citrus notes and riper as well as full-bodied character. A rich mid-palate weight creates a multi-layered and complex wine with the lingering finish.

Z. Alexander Brown Chardonnay

Producer: Delicato Family Vineyards

Country: United States

Z. Alexander Brown Chardonnay emanates outstanding aromas of white peach, floral orange blossom with hints of honey and baking spices. The core flavours of juicy stone fruit, vanilla and toasted oak support the rich and velvety mouthfeel of this wine. It is well-balanced and full-bodied with a bright acidity which makes it perfect for a wide range of fare.

It's Wine Time Chardonnay

Producer: Peter Mertes KG

Country: Germany

It’s Wine Time Chardonnay is a ripe and round Chardonnay. It flaunts flavours of apple and melon fruits, followed by hints of vanilla. This Chardonnay is made from selected grapes grown in Australia. You can serve this chilled Chardonnay on this Thanksgiving with roast chicken, light pasta dishes, seafood or on its own.

El Capitan Chardonnay

Producer: Finca Adelma

Country: Argentina

El Capitan Chardonnay comes in pale yellow appearance with green hues. It has subtle and delicate notes with the hints of grapefruit and white fruit. The palate is full of fresh fruits that fill the mouth. It is a tasty and delicate Chardonnay with good persistence and balanced acidity.

The Abarbanel Batch 30 Chardonnay Unoaked 2016

Producer: Abarbanel Brand Wine

Country: France

The Abarbanel Chardonnay has crisp, clean and refreshing citrus, pear, apple and light honey notes. This is small batch production, priced under $15 at many of the retailers. It is made from mature vines with so much care. You can try this with fish, poultry or on its own.

Stringer Cellars John Sebastiano Vineyard Chardonnay

Producer: Stringer Cellars

Country: United States

Stringer Cellars John Sebastiano Vineyard Chardonnay comes from a hillside block of JSV that is surrounded with fog every morning. The combination of fog and sun allows the fruits of this area to retain a strong acid backbone at the time of ripening. It has flavours of citrus and lemon curd with the hints of toasty oak. This makes this Chardonnay rich in mouthfeel and light on feet.

Grevino Chardonnay

Producer: Ca' Del Grevino Estate and Winery

Country: United States

Grevino Chardonnay is fermented and aged in 100% new French oak barrels. It undergoes 100% malo-lactic fermentation. Aromas of crushed nuts, sour tangerine and chamomile fill the nose of this bottling. The wine finishes with fine and balanced acidity. You can enjoy this wine with Prosciutto and brie on this Thanksgiving.

Tomillar Chardonnay

Producer: Virgen de las Viñas

Country: Spain

CRU Vineyard Montage Chardonnay comes in a straw yellow appearance with greenish hues and glycerine consistency. It has wonderful aromas of ripe fruits such as peach, pineapple, exotic tropical fruits like mango and passion fruit with notes of honey. You can have this chardonnay with aperitifs, tapas, cheese, fish, white meat and rice on this Thanksgiving.

Happy Hour Chardonnay

Producer: Happy Hour

Country: Spain

Happy Hour Chardonnay is a crisp and refreshing Chardonnay. It has notes of freshly sliced apples, Meyer lemon, wildflower honey and hints of vanilla. The perfect balance of stainless steel and very less time on oak results into a crisp and fruit forward wine with the mouthwatering finish.

All these wines are doubtlessly perfect for upcoming Thanksgiving. We will be adding more to this list, so keep your eyes on it.