1855 Project's Chardonnay
Bottoms Up
Nov. 23, 2024
Michigan State University was founded in 1855, so when four MSU alums decided they wanted to start a vineyard and make wine, they named their endeavor the 1855 Project. (Though they make both red and white wines, their #GoGreenDrinkWhite hashtag works nicely.) Their grapes grow out on the rolling hills of Old Mission Peninsula and eventually become small batches of unique wines. We tried the 2017 Oaked Chardonnay, which felt like the perfect white wine for fall. It has the creaminess you expect from aging in oak barrels for 20 months, but doesn’t taste too buttery, maintaining a hint of crisp acidity that offers a refreshing feel in the glass. In short, it works with just about every dish you’re planning for Thanksgiving and beyond. Buy a bottle ($30) at 1855project.com.
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