Pinot Grigio

The Pinot gris from California is often called Pinot grigio because of its similarity in style to the wine of Italy. There are about 1,620 acres planted in the Central and South coastal areas of California.

More information on Pinot Grigio

28 California Pinot Grigio

Sort by: Winery / Price / Rated / Cases Produced

Jump to page: 1

Donati Family Vineyard	1 reviews
2007 Pinot Grigio Donati Family Vineyard Pinot Grigio was crafted in the style of the finest Northern Italian whites. This choice of style reflects the fact that cooling afternoon breezes flowing through our high-elevation vineyard site at the crest of the Paicines Hills provide balanced acidity to our grapes.	^$20.00

Guglielmo Winery

Rate this wine

2007 Private Reserve Pinot Grigio
Santa Clara Valley

One of the most popular of our white wine releases, we are happy to again make available this lovely Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio is thought to be a gray-skinned mutation of the dark-skinned Pinot Noir. It is a popular grape variety commonly found in our family’s ancestral home of Northern Italy—especially in Alto-Adige, Veneto and Friuli. The grape is also grown in France where it is commonly known as Pinot Gris.

WINEMAKERS NOTES:
The 2007 vintage was produced from Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the Clarksburg region of the Sacramento River Delta. This wine opens on the nose with opulent citrus/stone fruit aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and peach—with hints of lichee nut, green apple and vanilla. On the palate the wine has a distinctive mineral essence with background notes of toasted almond all wrapped in a clean, austere finish. This nicely balanced wine is a perfect complement for seafood or pasta with white sauces. The 2007 vintage yielded approximately 1,250 cases.

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Grigio
Alcohol: 13.1%
Total Acidity: .66g/100ml

^$15.00

1250 cases produced

Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery	Rate this wine
2007 Pinot Grigio California Aromas of fragant nectarines mingle with honeysuckle and orange blossom. Fresh fruit flavors include lemon and apricot, accented by a hint of almond, the palate is long and persistent minerality.	^$16.00 295 cases produced

Lago Di Merlo Vineyards & Winery

Rate this wine

2006 Ca'Bella Pinot Grigio
Williamette Valley, Oregon

Ca’Bella Pinot Grigio is a sophisticated and beautifully crafted wine with subtle tropical fruit and citrus aromas. The absence of oak allows trace mineral and floral elements to perfectly balance the fruit, following with a smooth, rich finish. These characteristics reflect the traditional Northern Italian Pinot Grigio replicated in the Vineyard on the Merlo Estate in the lush Northern Willamette Valley of Oregon.

^$18.00

Seghesio Vineyards	Rate this wine
2007 Pinot Grigio Russian River Valley Noted for its unusual grayish/pink clusters and shared lineage with Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio is well suited to the cooler climate of the Russian River Valley. Our 2007 Pinot Grigio offers lingering apple/melon flavors enhanced by bright acidity.	^$20.00

Bargetto Winery	Rate this wine
2006 Santa Cruz County Grigio Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation This years Pinot Grigio is a blend of two vineyard sources, Regan in the mountains and Basor vineyard on the level near Watsonville. The Basor fruit brings citrus and jasmine aromas to this crips wine. The citrus translates to grapefruit in the pallet along with peach and apple flavors.	^$20.00

Charles Creek Vineyard	Rate this wine
2007 Pinot Grigio California Crisp, lively fruit aromas (Asian pear) are your entrée to the fresh, sweet apple and pear flavors that finish clean and dry. A classic aperitif wine that will serve equally well as a dinner companion to the fresh filet of sole or lightly seasoned white meat fowl.	^$16.99

Dog House Wines	Rate this wine
2006 Patches' Pinot Grigio Beautiful pale straw color... aromas of honeysuckle and fresh citrus fruit... delicate flavors of melon, pear and peach.	^$9.99

Arthur Earl

Rate this wine

2005 Pinot Grigio
Santa Barbara County

Pinot Grigio is an Italian variety, primarily produced in the Friuli and Alto Adige regions north of Venice and in other parts of northeast Italy. Like other popular Italian white wines, it is light in color and flavor. Although we think of Pinot Grigio as a white wine, the skins of this grape are actually copper, or salmon, colored, and despite the fact that the juice is pressed off the skins immediately, a small amount of “pinkish” color manages to end up in the wine. If the wine is not fined a very slight shade of color can appear in the finished wine, although this is rarely visible in the bottle or glass. In the 2005 vintage, despite our best efforts at fining and filtering, some of that slight red color still remains, reminding us that Pinot Grigio is not really a white grape after all. This barrel aged version of our Pinot Grigio is the style we have come to prefer over the crispier stainless steel only version. However, it is intriguing to experience the effect the oak has on this variety. While barrel aging creates more creaminess and smoothness, including a really great rich finish, the exceptional fruit of these grapes still shines through. Pinot Grigio is meant to drink

Sort This Out Cellars	1 reviews
2007 Suited Pinot Grigio California 2007 Suited Pinot Grigio brings bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors with a hint of minerality. A perfect wine for with your favorite summer salad or fresh fish right off the grill. Pop a bottle and splash the pot, you're straight "SUITED"!	^$14.00

Per Bacco Cellars

Rate this wine

2006 Pinot Grigio, Laetitia Vineyard
Arroyo Grande

This wine is the essence of the variety: brilliant, crisp, very clean on the palate, definitely a cool climate pinot gris. Notes of citrus and melon abound with excellent acidity and a long concentrated finish. Flavors mineral and alpine wild flowers lead to a rich band of honeydew, grapefruit, and a touch of tangerine. Lively and long, a great wine for a warm sunny day and a plate of oysters on the coast.

^$14.00

Dancing Coyote Wines	1 reviews
2006 Pinot Grigio Clarksburg Fresh aromas of green apples and pears. A lighter-bodied wine that is dry with a bright crisp finish. This refreshing wine is best served chilled for an almost mineral water like experience.	^$10.99

Saddleback Cellars	Rate this wine
2005 Pinot Grigio Oakville This prime Oakville fruit comes from our 4 rows planted in 1995 on Teleki 5c with a quad training system right outside the door of the winery and from our neighbors, the Garvey’s vineyard, just down the road. We enjoy a tradition of picking our Pinot Grigio ourselves as a “Team Venge” each year on a warm fall morning.

Cline Cellars

Rate this wine

2006 Pinot Grigio Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Refreshing and approachable, our Pinot Grigio Chardonnay has exquisite flavors of pears with delicate rose water and watermelon. A nice bright acidity and fresh fruit are enhanced by not using oak in the winemaking process.

Enjoy this wine with light fare such as foie gras, quiche & butter lettuce salad, herb-crusted halibut and lobster with tarragon butter.

^$11.00

Domenico Wines	1 reviews
2005 Pinot Grigio California Light-bodied and delicate with hints of citrus, grapefruit, apricots, apples, and flowers. Pair with chicken, turkey, seafood, light pasta dishes, Parmigiano Reggiano, Romano or similar hard cheeses.	^$20.00

Brassfield Estate Winery

Rate this wine

2005 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio
Estate Vineyard

Our 2005 Pinot Grigio comes from two vineyards of the Alsatian clone. The cold fermentation temperatures promote and retain flowery ester aromas, and after 3 weeks the fermentations are complete. The result, tropical fruit aromas with subtle flinty notes, enhanced with fragrances of passion fruit, plantains and honey. The flavors of lemon custard and apple are framed by a crisp and balanced acidity with a long lingering finish.

^$14.99

Brassfield Estate Winery

Rate this wine

2004 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio
Estate Vineyard

A long cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks was used to emphasize the bright, crisp mineral qualities of the wine. The result, tropical aromas of mangoes, pineapple, passion fruit, guava, banana, and a touch of vanilla and coconut burst from the glass. This wine has a soft entry with a light mineral component and is followed by crisp acidity and a soft refreshing finish. Delicious with fresh seafood, or seared scallops over a bed of pasta.

^$14.99

3 Blind Moose Cellars	Rate this wine
2005 Pinot Grigio California Pale yellow-straw color; fragrant floral, pear and stone-fruit aromas with fresh, lively flavors that are smooth, round and refreshing on the palate. Think of it as the girl next door in a glass. Well, maybe not, but you get the idea.

Bianchi Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Pinot Grigio Central Coast Our cool marine-influenced site produces fruit with exotic floral, kiwi and litchi aromas. This smooth, yummy wine is wonderful with grilled Asian cuisine or alone on a warm summers afternoon.	^$19.00

Bianchi Vineyards

Rate this wine

2004 Arroyo Grande Pinot Grigio
Arroyo Grande

We are proud to offer this premier release from our showcase Paso Robles winery, as it is a stunning example of how technique and passion can combine to yield a lovely, enticing wine. This traditional Italian varietal, grown in the cool climate of Arroyo Grande Valley, has intense fruity aromas and is superbly balanced.

Harvested ripe and fermented cold in stainless steel with no barrel aging, we focused on blossomy fruit and varietal character. Aromas of honeysuckle, melon and kiwi are enhanced by minty overtones. Full-bodied, the finish is crisp, clean and satisfying.

^$25.00

Camelot Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Pinot Grigio California Camelot 2005 Pinot Grigio was produced from a blend of North Coast, Central Coast and Lodi region grapes. By blending fruit from cool-climate regions with grapes grown in warmer microclimates, we are able to produce a crisp, flavorful Pinot Grigio with bright acidity and balanced structure.

White Cottage Ranch Winery	Rate this wine
2005 Pinot Grigio This is a perfect summer wine light, crisp and refreshing with all the characteristics of a classic Pinot Grigio. Aromas of pear and melon with nice flavors of honey and bright fruit.	^$16.00

Pietra Santa Winery

Rate this wine

2005 Pinot Grigio
Cienega Valley

This limited release comes from grapes planted high on the terraced hillside of our estate vineyard overlooking the Cienega Valley. The cool marine climate here is a perfect foil for the natural acidity of the Pinot Grigio grape. Bursting with tropical fruit, peach and citrus flavors with a refreshing and crisp finish, this special bottling will go fast, as only a few hundred cases were produced.

^$18.00

Maloy O’Neill Vineyards	Rate this wine
2006 Pinot Grigio California This wonderfully light and crisp wine has lemon citrusy, tropical grapefruit flavors. Makes a good afternoon wine but also pairs well with most shellfish and seafood dishes. Get it while it lasts.

Midlife Crisis Winery

1 reviews

2005 Pinot Grigio
Paso Robles

The fruit for this wine comes from a single west side Paso Robles vineyard. When we first tasted the fruit at crush, we decided to try a different presentation than is normal for this varietal. Instead of cold settling and aging in stainless steel, we decided to ferment and age in oak. Two yeasts were used in combination and were chosen to highlight the stone fruit and tropical aromas and a full mouth feel. After crush and press, the wine was barrel fermented and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. It was aged over nine months in oak before bottling.

^$16.50

Cedar Mountain Winery	1 reviews
2005 Pinot Grigio Del Arroyo Vineyard Produced from the only Pinot Grigion vineyard in the Livermore Valley, our Pinot Grigio is full of crisp melon & honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Long finish is well balanced with crisp acidity.

Stevenot Winery	1 reviews
2006 Pinot Grigio A wonderfully crisp and delicate wine, this Pinot Grigio has a beautiful floral nose revealing hints of honeyed lemon, orange rind, and pears. Pure green apple shows vividly on the palate, with rich creamy undertones and herbal nuance. Food Pairing: A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, serve with smoked salmon, pork scaloppini, or mushroom and scallop risotto.

Fetzer Vineyard

Rate this wine

2005 Pinot Grigio

Adhering to varietal correctness is a byword for many winemakers. We strive for it as well, but we’re not above making improvements. The Italian Pinot Grigio craze has spawned a California following, said Wine Discoveries, and the front of the Pinot Grigio parade starts right here. Our PG is perhaps richer, perhaps fruitier than some styles, but you’ll recognize the high acidity and balanced crispness that make this wine a wonderful summer sipper. But don’t wait for hot weather: drink what you like, when you like to drink it. A slow, cool fermentation in stainless makes it all possible.

Sort by: Winery / Price / Rated / Cases Produced

Jump to page: 1