OK, what’s the difference? Different names, same grape. Pinot Grigio = Italian. Pinot Gris = French. The white-wine grape has a grayish / brownish hue to its skin; ‘gris’ means ‘gray’ in French. By ...

Cristom 2004 Estate Pinot Gris; $17. Thoroughly delicious, this richly textural wine shows layers of stone, fruit, acid, herb, spice and citrus rind. (Elliott Bay) Soléna 2004 Pinot Gris; $20. Again, ...

A humble white wine most famous in Italy and France’s Alsace region has become a major player in the Pacific Northwest. Pinot gris is a mutation of pinot noir and a sibling to pinot blanc. For many ...

Somehow, it seems that pinot gris too often is overlooked despite being one of the most deliciously dependable wines produced in the Pacific Northwest. And this summer’s Cascadia International Wine ...

A FEW WEEKS ago I was the featured speaker at an all-day symposium on Oregon pinot gris. It was hosted by Oak Knoll winery and organized by fellow blogger Jo Diaz. The focus on pinot gris was inspired ...

Bee and Ross Maloof’s hearts belong to each other and pinot gris. Their winery motto says it all – “grow grapes, grow old, make white wine.” Maloof Wines is best known for: Single vineyard designates ...

Genetically speaking, there's no difference between the first two. And, contrary to widespread belief, there's virtually no difference with regard to the latter. Pinot grigio is merely the alternative ...

We asked three winemakers what they love about pinot gris and grigio, and exactly how they make it their own. Whether you call it pinot gris or pinot grigio the white wine is approachable, vibrant and ...