Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets.
Historically cultivated local wine varietals include Malvasia (white) and Teran (red).
Currently Byington produces several wine varietals, Pinot noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Alliage.
John and Gail Kautz, founders of Ironstone, were the first to plant chardonnay and other wine varietals in the Lodi area.
Taylors Wines has six different ranges all of which have different wine varietals and blends.
Prior to this period there was a general perception that the climate of Washington State was too cold to produce red wine varietals.
The $60 event will offer five great examples of classic white wine varietals and travel from northern Burgundy to California and Oregon to taste red wines.
The majority of the region production has been in red wine varietals.
It produces award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot noir wines in addition to other wine varietals, and is home to many small and several large commercial wineries.
Adler Fels later expanded their sourcing to include ultra-premium wine varietals from Napa Valley and other premier appellations throughout California.