The American white wine market is dominated by chardonnay grapes. The best quality bottles tend to come in this style, however, there’s an increasing focus from wine drinkers on other white wine types such as pinot gris and sauvignon blanc.

You’ll also find that sparkling wines and dessert wines such as moscato are also becoming increasingly popular as American consumers look for versatility and interesting flavors (orange wine anyone?).

The following collection of the best American white wines to try features different varietals at a range of price points. You can be comfortable choosing the right wine for entertaining, dining, or even inexpensive casual drinking without having to go to a wine tasting course to know what you’re drinking.

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1. Ramey Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay 2017

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David Ramey is a master vintner and legend of the US winemaking scene. Any one of his great wine expressions could have led this list because of their terroir, taste, and accessibility.

The winegrowers of Fort Ross-Seaview believe that this part of Sonoma County features the ideal combination of sunshine and cool sea air for producing high-quality chardonnay and pinot noir wine. The Ramey Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay is the perfect balance of power and elegance, offering a dynamic fusion of floral aromas, citrus and tropical fruit flavors, along with the influence of French oak.

The sea salt of the Charles Valley vineyard (just two miles from the Pacific) is evident in the grapes, helping provide subtle accents alongside ripe fruit and complex floral notes. The unique aspects of the Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay make it a great bottle for entertaining or a romantic dinner out at your favorite seafood restaurant.

2. Lail Vineyards, Georgia Sauvignon Blanc 2018