Top Picks for Pinot Grigio

Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of Amalfi lemon, star fruit, wet slate, tangerine zest, jasmine, and hints of sweet almond with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length finish manifesting suggestions of apricot fruit leather, poached apple, and tarragon with light oak flavor. A crisp and easy-drinking Pinot Grigio with a nice mineral element.

Pale straw color. Aromas and flavors of diced apples in Greek yogurt, ripe apricot, pressed flowers, and golden kiwi with a supple, bright, dry light body and a long finish. A sophisticated northern Italian Pinot Grigio that will be great with shellfish.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of green apple, white peach, green almond, lilac, and flint with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, complex, medium-long finish with accents of pickled snap peas and grilled apple with no oak flavor. A crisp, clean, terroir-driven Pinot Grigio to be taken seriously.

Pale silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of lime custard, hints of passion fruit, fresh herbs, and straw with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, stimulating, medium-length finish with notes of nectarine and melon with no oak flavor. A balanced and elegant Pinot Grigio with sophisticated fruit notes.

Pale straw color. Aromas of ripe melon, green apple, lime, mint, and almond with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, amusing, medium-long fresh green bean almondine, yuzu spritz, and honey finish with no oak flavor. A fresh, vibrant pinot grigio with gorgeous aroma, a bit more weight on the palate matching the great fruit flavors, and a very long, dry, yet refreshing finish; drinks effortlessly.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of golden apples, juicy pear, candied lemon peel, and white flowers with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, complex, medium-length finish with elements of honeysuckle, ginger, and nectarine. A bright and balanced Pinot Grigio that over delivers.

Pale old gold color. Aromas and flavors of lemon curd, grilled pineapple, toasted meringue, summer peach, and slate with a silky, crisp, dry light body and an even, intriguing, medium-long finish evoking nuances of honeydew melon and honeycrisp apple with no oak flavor. A food-friendly, mineral-driven Pinot Grigio that will be a hit with novices and enthusiasts alike.

Golden straw color. Aromas of ripe pear, melon, butter lettuce, and flint with a round, crisp, dry light-to-medium body and an even, charming, long green bean almondine, lime, squash blossoms, and sliced white peach tossed in vinaigrette finish with no oak flavor. A mineral-driven Pinot Grigio with elegant character.

Pale straw green color. Aromas and flavors of crisp apples, straw, hints of raw almonds, and lime zest with a satiny, lively, dry light body and a polished, medium-length finish conveying accents of underripe pineapple with no oak flavor. A lipsmacking Pinot Grigio with sophisticated fruit and floral nuances.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of orange marmalade, sea shells, sliced green apple, and hints of almond pastry with a supple, lively, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length finish that exhibits overtones of candied ginger and grilled lemon with no oak flavor. A fresh and zingy Pinot Grigio.