Alma Rosa

2008 Pinot Gris Sta. Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard ($18). Juicy apricot and crisp nectarine and apple combine on a pretty, silky wine. With bright acidity on the smooth finish. Good value, too! Enjoyed with a simply grilled swordfish steak with one of those mango salsas with just a little bit of spicy heat. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-11-11)

2007 Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County ($20). Very nice, with a crisp mineral edge to nectarine, smooth melon and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Silky finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-02-13)

Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio California ($7). Yup, Barefoot. NV. $7. And tasty! With crisp green apple supporting soft peach, sweet pineapple and a spicy, vanilla-laced off dry finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 07/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Cellar No. 8 2009 Pinot Grigio California ($10). Surprisingly dry and crisp on the finish, which I thought was pretty unusual for this category. Before that, it’s all tropical citrus and lime. Medium bodied, not overly complex. But a perfectly decent quaff! Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-09-22)

Clos du Bois 2007 Pinot Grigio California ($10). Appealingly dry style, with crisp citrus, peach and dried peach flavors that stay focused through the refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-09-07)

Echelon 2004 Pinot Grigio Clarksburg Esperanza Vineyard ($10). Really didn’t expect much here, for some reason, but how nice it is! Pretty honesuckle aromas mingle with fresh pear and citrus aromas and flavors, ending with just a touch of warm spice. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 01/06)

Edna Valley 2004 Pinot Gris Paragon ($18). Smooth, but a little sweet and simple, with peach and honey and just a dash of citrus. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 12/05)

Gallo of Sonoma

2001 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast ($13). Excellent value for this super tasty wine! Fresh and aromatic, and offering juicy tropical and pear fruit, with touches of citrus and light spicy oak on the finish. Clean and focused. Ready to drink now. Wonderful with spicy cornmeal-crusted oysters, calamari, or fish. (Weekend Wine, 09/02)

2000 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast ($13). Really liked the spicy character of this appealing Pinto Gris – adds interest and balance to the gentle orchard and citrus fruit. Quite versatile with food – more versatile with flavorful dishes than you might think. Ready to drink now. (Party Planning, 10/01)

Greenwood Ridge 2007 Pinot Gris Anderson Valley ($18). Clean and silky, with pretty orange blossom aromas accenting juicy grapefruit and  orange citrus fruit, with a refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-02-17)

J Vineyards

Luna Vineyards

2008 Pinot Grigio Napa Valley ($18). Juicy green apple on the nose and palate picks up lime zest, tropical melon and a touch of mineral through the full, juicy finish. Works as an aperitif or paired with food, like picnic chicken and a chickpea salad with garlicky tomatoes and fresh herbs. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-10-08)

2007 Pinot Grigio Napa County ($18). Nice balance of light pear and melon aromas and flavors that play off crisp citrus and mineral notes, with some richness mid-palate and a clean, fresh finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-19)

2006 Pinot Grigio Napa County ($20) offers pretty peach and citrus notes that follow through on the medium-bodied palate, along with fig and creamy pear. Bright finish lingers nicely. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. We liked it for Sunday brunch alongside toasted bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese and snipped chives. Delish! (Picks & Nibbles 03/08)

MacMurray Ranch

Morgan Winery 2006 Pinot Gris Santa Lucia Highlands R&D Franscioni Vineyard ($18). Nice varietal color and character, with bright tropical fruit flavors, lime zest and a touch of honeysuckle. Finishes bone dry. Best with food. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 04/07) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Novella 2002 Pinot Grigio Paso Robles ($13). All juicy apple and lush peach nectar fruit aromas and flavors that continue on the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 06/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Pietra Santa 2006 Pinot Grigio Cienega Valley Amore ($18). Appealing and crisp, with green apple, citrus and a touch of nectarine that come together on the juicy finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 10/07)

Rancho Zabaco

2003 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast Reserve ($18). More restrained and under-ripe than in previous years, but still offering pretty white peach and honeysuckle aromas and flavors, picking up wildflower honey, orange rind and spicy notes through the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 11/04)

2002 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast Reserve ($18). Mouthwatering, with juicy apple, smooth pear, subtle honeyed fig, aromatic spices, and picking up concentrated lime zest on the finish. Easy to enjoy and pair with oysters, shellfish and calamari. Ready to drink now. (Richard’s Pick, 10/03)

2000 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast ($16). A lovely floral bouquet introduces a fruity, concentrated wine that features lush flavors balanced by a racy citrus acidity. Wonderful paired with delicate fish and shellfish dishes, and surprisingly addictive as a match for pâté! Ready to drink now. (Party Planning, 10/01)

1999 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast ($16). This latest offering from Rancho Zabaco, a Gallo of Sonoma label, is wonderful. Made in a French style, it starts with a focused, sophisticated bouquet of peaches and white flowers. Flavors of apricot and soft citrus develop and build through the lingering finish, accented with just a touch of creamy vanilla. Very food friendly. We paired it with sautéed calamari that had a bit of spicy kick, and it was an excellent match. I’d also pair this wine with just about any dish involving shellfish, especially something along the lines of linguini with clams and garlic. (Weekend Wine, 10/00)

Sterling Vineyards 2005 Pinot Grigio Central Coast Vintner’s Collection ($13). Clean and crisp, with green apple and lemon fruit that picks up wet stone and apricot on the finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 08/06)

Stone Cellars 2003 Pinot Grigio California ($8). Easily our favorite white of the lineup, with a fresh, citrusy bouquet introducing medium-bodied, juicy citrus and tropical flavors and a touch of minerality. Quaffable and refreshing. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 02/05)

Tamás Estates

TAZ Vineyards 2006 Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County ($15). A lithe balance of fresh citrus and tropical melon aromas and flavors, finishing with touches of baking spices and toasted vanilla. Ready to drink now. (Wine Skinny Cooks 10/07)

Twisted 2007 Pinot Grigio California ($8). Off dry, but with enough zesty green apple and juicy citrus to balance. A fresh, easy to drink “patio” wine — also works with crab cakes! Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-07-14)

Woodbridge 2009 Pinot Grigio California ($8). Quite a nice surprise at this price, offering crisp, refreshing lemon/lime notes accenting smooth melon, with a lingering, lightly-creamy finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-10-16)