Varietals & Styles

There are nearly 10,000 varieties of wine grapes, but only about 50 are widely grown. Here are California's superstars.

Hover over a varietal for pronuciation and details.
 

White Wine Varietals

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

Dessert & Sparkling Wines

  • Late Harvest Wines
  • Fortified Wines
  • Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Red Wine Varietals

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah
  • Zinfandel

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