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Common synonyms: Pinot Gris, “white Pinot Noir,” (but not to be confused with Pinot Blanc, which is another grape entirely), Pinot Beurot (France), Rulander (Germany), Tokay d’Alsace,  

Parentage of the grape: Burgundy as Pinot Gris in the 1300s. 
 
History of the grape: Pinot Gris was planted in Burgundy, France as far back as the 1300s. It then spread through Europe, via Alsace, Switzerland and into Germany, eventually making it to Italy, where it was given the name Pinot Grigio. When Phylloxera hit Burgundy, Pinot Gris with its original characteristics was wiped out and the hybrids grafted with American stock to save the vines were never the same quality, so crops were left to mostly die out. But in the Alsace region, Germany and Italy, the hybrids fared much better and the grape was able to thrive. It was brought to Australia in the 1830s by James Busby, who is credited with being the “Father of Australian Wine.” It was eventually brought over to Read more »

Macmurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris
Winery: MacMurray Ranch
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Sonoma Coast
Type: Table Wines

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Fried Fish Marinated in Garlic, Vinegar, Oregano, and Cumin

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Estancia Estancia Pinot Grigio
Winery: Estancia Estates
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Type: Table Wines

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Blackberry Balsamic Chicken

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Terlato Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio
Winery: Terlato Family Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Pan-Fried Fish Almondine

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Willow Crest Pinot Gris Yakima Valley
Winery: Willow Crest Winery
Region: USA » Washington » Yakima Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Sauteed Chicken with Capers

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Estancia Pinot Grigio
Winery: Estancia Estates
Region: USA » California » Monterey
Type: Table Wines

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Almond-Topped Chicken Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Mirassou Vineyards Pinot Grigio California
Winery: Mirassou Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines

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Grouper Fingers with Tartar Sauce

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Macmurry Ranch Pinot Gris
Winery: MacMurray Ranch
Region: USA » California
Type: Table Wines

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Mom's Fried Fish

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Carmel Road Pinot Gris
Winery: Carmel Road Winery
Region: USA » California » Central Coast
Type: Table Wines

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Oat Crusted Fish

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Taz Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County
Winery: Taz Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Santa Barbara County
Type: Table Wines

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Fajita Chicken

Marinated chicken [any pieces], grilled, and served with warm tortillas and salsa. Read more »

Alma Mora Pinot Grigio San Juan
Winery: Finca Las Moras
Type: Table Wines

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Almond Topped Chicken

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Ribera y Rueda: A Tale of Two Wines

Americans seem to be growing in curiosity about Spain. Numbers indicate Americans traveling to Spain are on the rise each year, while at the same time Spanish restaurants and tapas bars are spreading across the United States. There is even a growing aw...

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Wine in America, Beyond California

According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, eighty-three percent of wine from the United States was made from grapes grown in California. Clearly, the world wine stage has welcomed California bottles with opened arms. Wine lovers from around the world cl...

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Whatever you think about Pinot Grigio, there’s probably one out there waiting to surprise you. This ubiquitous staple, whether appearing on a gazillion wine lists, or in virtually every episode of the Real Housewives of New York City, remains a bit mis...

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Italian Pinot Grigio

Italy is considered to be the cradle of modern day Pinot Grigio, even if Alsace may claim a longer patrimony with the grape. In fact it’s not all that common to find Alsace Pinot Gris. It’s a wine you really have to hunt down, even though it is no way ...

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French Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris has historically been an important grape in Alsace, generally the third most widely planted after Riesling and Gewurtztraminer. Through most of that long history though, the wines produced from these grapes were referred to as Tokay d’Alsace...

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A Visit to Cavit

Yes, that Cavit. And what the hell am I doing writing about Cavit, you might ask? Well, the truth is, being a Trentino boy, there’s some hometown pride involved here, as well as a bit of honest-to-goodness wine curiosity. Why should anyone be curious a...

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Terlato Family Vineyards

Terlato Family Vineyards: Four Generations of Quality - The Terlato Family Vineyards selection of wines is produced by Anthony Terlato and his sons, Bill and John. It’s a collection made throughout the top regions of California - Stags Leap, Rutherford...

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6 Palate Profiles to Consider

While I encourage everyone to explore the world of wine in as deep and broad a capacity as each can and wants, the fact remains that people find their own groove. Some people love Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay, while others are always on the search for ne...

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What is Hot in 2011?

With January behind us, and everyone -- yours truly included -- making predictions about what’s hot and what’s not these days, it’s a good time to take a look and see what the data says. Here at Snooth we’re a data-driven company, constantly testing an...

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Huffington Post Wineogram: Hipsters Drink Chardonnay, Adults Prefer Cab

Love 'em or hate 'em, Millennials are the next generation of wine drinkers and wine makers. In a tongue-and-cheek effort to help Millennials decide what to drink – Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Grigio were on the list – Huffington P...

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7 Surprising Wines from Cavit

NV Muller Thurgau Spumante: Very fruity on the nose with lots of peachy fruit topped with a touch of chamomile. With 8-10 grams of residual sugar this has a nice roundness to it, and a surprisingly fine mousse that gives it a very satisfying mouthfeel....

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Women and Their White Wine: The Serum of Craziness?

Anyone who's seen an episode of The Real Housewives of New York can attest to the climactic cackling of housewife Ramona Singer howling for Pinot Grigio.

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