Sunset Wine Club members have spoken — they approve of all the Western-made Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris appearing on restaurant wine lists and shop shelves. Two wines; one grape. In Italy, Pinot Grigio is a light, zingy, no-thought-required sipper. In France (where the grape is from), Pinot Gris is rich and layered with stone fruit, citrus, and minerals. Here it spans the spectrum; winemakers tend to name it for the end they’re shooting for. In Oregon, they’re pulling out Chardonnay to grow Pinot Gris. Good trade-off.

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