Twin Suns Buttery Chardonnay Kosher

Malolactic fermentation is the whole proposition here — the second fermentation that converts sharp malic acid into softer lactic acid and produces the buttery character the name promises. Creamy, soft, and round, with melon and white peach leading to a lingering buttery finish. It's the California Chardonnay archetype, and the producer's claim is that it's the only kosher one made in this style. Mevushal, under OU supervision. Unapologetic about what it is, which is the right posture for a wine like this.

Food pairing: Grilled meaty fish — tuna or swordfish — plus roast chicken, lobster with butter, corn chowder, or anything creamy.