California Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio, also known in the United States as Pinot Gris, is a noble variety with origins in Alsace, France. A deviation of Pinot Noir, the Pinot Grigio grape has a pinkish-grey skin, hence the name gris (French for grey). The grape yields a clean, easy-drinking wine with flavors and aromas of stone fruits, apples, pears and citrus.

The popularity of Pinot Grigio has risen in recent years and remains strong. In terms of acres planted, the grape is California’s third-leading white variety behind Chardonnay and the blending grape French Colombard.

Pinot Gris is now grown in nearly all of the state’s major winegrowing counties.