Chardonnay Californie Sonoma County vin blanc tranquille

Origin: Chardonnay, small village in Mâconnais
Growing regions: France, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, USA, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, California, Australia, South Africa
Also known as: Morillon blanc, Pinot Chardonnay

Sonoma County — the great wine county west of Napa Valley, encompassing Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and many other AVAs — is one of California’s most versatile wine regions. Russian River Valley in particular is celebrated for its refined, fruity Chardonnays raised on lees.