| California produces more wine than any other state in | | | | varietal that is known for its tartness. Some |
| the US. California vineyards are collectively trending | | | | connoisseurs say that this varietal has a "grassy" or |
| towards growing more red grapes, and thus | | | | "herbaceous" taste. |
| producing more red wine varieties. This means that | | | | California white wines can also be table wines. A |
| white wines from California will be slightly harder to | | | | cheap table wine known as chenin blanc is grown |
| find as time goes on. However, the demand for | | | | mostly in the flat, expansive Central Valley. Chenin |
| elegant white wines of California will probably never | | | | blanc is also produced on the coast to vintners who |
| diminish, so they are likely to stay on your store | | | | want to expand their selection of varietals. This wine |
| shelves for many years to come. | | | | has a delicate taste that some would describe as |
| Wines of California come from varietals of white | | | | refreshing. One of the most elegant white wines of |
| grapes. The most widely planted varietal that | | | | California is pinot gris, also known as pinot grigio. |
| produces elegant white wines of California is | | | | This wine has a fruitier taste and is considered very |
| chardonnay. This varietal grows well in coastal regions | | | | flavorful. Sparkling wines produced in California use |
| and is appealing because of its fruity flavors. The | | | | similar techniques to those used in the Champagne |
| trend of chardonnay growers has been to produce a | | | | region of France. Perfect growing conditions for |
| more delicate chardonnay to improve sales of the | | | | these wines exist in the cooler areas of California. |
| wine. French Colombard varietal is most common in | | | | These wines use pinot noir and chardonnay grape |
| inexpensive wines. Sauvignon blanc is another type of | | | | varietals in their manufacture. |