: Expect notes of green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and flinty minerality .
: Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve ($13.60) is widely available and offers a classic California balance of tropical fruit and toasted oak.
: These wines are often aged in oak barrels and undergo "malolactic fermentation," which softens acids into a creamy texture.
Before buying, determine which of the two primary styles you enjoy:
: Notable for this style are Napa Valley , Russian River Valley , and Meursault in Burgundy.