Top Picks for Pinot Grigio

Straw color. Aromas of lemon zest, chervil, orange blossom, and honey with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length acacia and fresh pear finish with no oak flavor. A rich and layered pinot grigio with charming white floral notes and vibrant acidity.

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

Emerald straw color. Aromas of lemongrass, white flowers, yuzu, and melon with a lively, dry light-to-medium body and a medium-length lemon curd, key lime, and honeysuckle finish. A heady pinot grigio that delivers heaps of exotic flavor.

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'