Pinot Grigio/Gris

Pinot Gris is a fine, nuanced wine that you’ll find particularly in Alsace, and more and more from New Zealand. Italian Pinot Grigio however is, for many, the safest dry white wine available in the marketplace, which has sadly allowed the lowest common denominator of price to drive the general quality downwards. With care and attention, this pink-hued grape is capable of making a characterful, honeyed, slightly spicy white with a full flavour. All too often however it is the cheapest offering on the shelf and is mass-produced to a thin, bland mediocrity. Known in German speaking countries as Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder or Ruländer.