The Chardonnay grape is a very popular varietal, with most wine growing regions being able to produce it successfully. One of the reasons this amiable grape is so widely planted is its versatility – it can adapt to different terroirs depending on its clone. Its malleable nature allows for styles ranging from mineral and crisp with notes of lemon and granny smith apples to rich and textural with notes of pineapple, vanilla and hazelnut. California is possibly most known for the Wente clone, famous for its “chicks and hen” small berries and pure, fruit aromatics and flavor. But most clones tend to thrive in this sunny state. That coupled with some of California’s most respected wine makers create unique wines that display terroir and a pureness of varietal.

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