Pinot Noir is a red wine grape varietal grown in California that produces medium to light-bodied wines with an elegant and complex character. It is widely cultivated in cooler regions of California, such as Sonoma and Santa Barbara County, where the cool coastal climate and well-drained soils create ideal growing conditions for this delicate grape.

Chardonnay is a white wine grape varietal that is widely grown in California and produces medium to full-bodied wines with a rich and creamy texture. The warm climate in many parts of California, such as Napa and Sonoma, allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop intense fruit flavors, while the cool coastal regions, such as Santa Barbara County, produce Chardonnays with bright acidity and minerality.

Gruner Veltliner is a white wine grape varietal that is relatively new to California, but gaining popularity for its bright acidity, minerality, and crisp flavors of citrus and green apple. It is typically grown in cooler regions, such as the Carneros AVA, where the grapes can fully develop their unique flavor profile and showcase their distinct characteristics.