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.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of wildflower honey, candied lime, and ripe peach with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light body and a crisp finish manifesting notes of juicy pears. A juicy Pinot Grigio that will pair with shellfish.

Awards: '2019 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Italian Pinot Grigio Exceptional Value

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.

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.

Brilliant silvery straw color. Fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of banana custard pie, fruit salad, and coconut rhubarb tart with a silky, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and an even, interesting, long finish with shades of pineapple and melon relish, nectarine, and coconut milk. A juicy, super tasty pinot grigio that is sure to be a hit at parties.

Awards: '2019 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $8 and Under'

Yellow straw color. Interesting, green, citrusy aromas and flavors of lemon zest, toasty cashew nougat, chive blossom, and roasted agave with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, charming, medium-length finish with notes of lime spritzed apple and jicama and melon rind. A bright and focused pinot grigio with a nice sense of place; this will cut through fatty foods like a laser.

Awards: '2019 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $20 and Under'