The greatest white wines of the world are Chardonnays. Sonoma County produces distinctive flavors that place its wines with the world’s great Chardonnays. The wines are usually rich-flavored, even buttery tasting.

Full-bodied for a white wine, it common to have apple or citrus hints.

Chardonnays grow well in all areas of Sonoma County, but cooler regions produce very crisp, distinctive characteristics that are difficult to achieve.