Top Rated Pinot Grigio/Gris

Pinot Gris, also called Pinot Grigio, is a grayish-blue grape that originated in Burgundy. It is at its peak flavor when grown in Alsace, France, where the variety produced is extremely dry, with rich notes of peach, apricot, tropical fruits and spices, and a honeyed, floral bouquet. The grape has also been successfully grown in Oregon, where it thrives, producing a light to medium-bodied dry wine, with notes of peach, pear and apple. Below are the best Pinot Grigio/Gris we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.

Albert Boxler
2005 Pinot Gris "Vielles Vignes"
Alsace, France
14.5/20
$33

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Chalk Hill
2007 North Slope Pinot Gris
Sonoma County, CA
14.5/20
$40

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Helfrich
2008 Pinot Gris, Grand Cru, Steinklotz
Alsace, France
14.5/20
$24

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Babcock Winery and Vineyards
2000 Pinot Grigio
Santa Barbara County, CA
14/20
$12

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Hahn
2007 SLH Pinot Gris
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
14/20
$20

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J Vineyards
2010 Pinot Gris
Multiple AVAs, CA
14/20
$16

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Seven Hills
2007 Pinot Gris
Oregon
14/20
$16

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Ascevi Luwa
2010 Pinot Grigio Collio DOC
Friuli, CA
13.5/20
$19

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Brassfield Estate
2005 Pinot Grigio
High Valley, CA
13.5/20
$14

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Civello
2003 Pinot Gris
Rogue Valley, OR
13.5/20
$16

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David Hill
2010 Estate Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, OR
13.5/20
$16

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Gianni Zonin Vineyards
2001 Pinot Grigio
Aquileia, Italy
13.5/20
$14

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MacMurray Ranch
2008 Pinot Gris
Sonoma, CA
13.5/20
$20

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Maso Canali Vineyard
2007 Trentino Pinot Grigio
Trentino, Italy
13.5/20
$23

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Nobilissima
2006 Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
13.5/20
$10

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Oak Grove Vineyards
2005 Reserve Pinot Grigio
Multiple AVAs, CA
13.5/20
$8

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Willamette Valley
2006 Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, OR
13.5/20
$15

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Yalumba
2006 Pinot Grigio
Australia
13.5/20
$11

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Bianchi Winery
Signature Selection 2005 Pinot Grigio
Arroyo Grande Valley, CA
13/20
$19

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Brassfield Estate Vineyard
2003 Pinot Grigio
Clear Lake, CA
13/20
$15

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Chaddsford Winery
2000 Pinot Grigio
Pennsylvania
13/20
$15

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Concannon Vineyard
2005 Limited Release Pinot Gris
Central Coast, CA
13/20
$13

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Estancia Winery
2006 Pinot Grigio
Multiple AVAs, CA
13/20
$11

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King Fish Vineyards
2005 Pinot Grigio
California
13/20
$5

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Martin & Weyrich Winery
2000 Pinot Grigio
Central Coast, California
13/20
$15

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Puiatti
2010 "Zuccole" Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
13/20
$13

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Ponzi Vineyards
2007 Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, Oregon
12.5/20
$17

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*Pinot Gris photo by Andrew Fogg

(Updated: 05/17/12 BH)

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