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	Pinot Gris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pinot Gris (or Tokay Pinot Gris) is a white wine grape of species Vitis vinifera related to Pinot noir which goes by a lot of other names:
		Pinot gris is known from the Middle Ages in Burgundy region from whence it spread, arriving in early Switzerland and in Hungary by 1300.
		Pinot Grigio style: light-bodied, often lean; light in color; neutral, sometimes spritzy flavors, crisp and acidic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pinot_Grigio (262 words)

	Pinot Gris
		Pinot gris (or pinot grigio, as it is known in Italy) probably is the best-known "white" variant-clone of Pinot Noir.
		Ripe pinot gris grapes may be described as having colors from bluish grey to light pinkish brown.
		Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio is usually delicately fragrant and mildly floral with lightly lemon-citrus flavors.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/pinot_gris.htm (395 words)

	Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris Wine Information
		The pinot grigio grape is in essence a white mutation of the pinot noir grape, which is red.
		Pinot blanc is a further mutation of the pinot noir grape.
		Pinot grigio pairs well with light dishes that are still on the "thick" side, like chicken in a rich white sauce, or eggplant with heavy spices.
	www.wineintro.com /types/pinotgris.html (234 words)

	Pinot Grigio
		Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for a French grape called Pinot Gris from the French word for "gray" (gris).
		Although Pinot Grigio is a white wine, it is made from a red grape.
		Also known as Pinot Gris, it's known as the grape that can't decide what it is. The skins can range from greyish blue to brownish pink; sometimes they look fl, sometimes white.
	www.winewebcentral.com /pinotgrigio (242 words)

	Pinot Grigio/Gris Wine Background and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are actually the same white grape, with two different names.
		The Pinot G grape is a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, which is red.
		Pinot Blanc is not the same as Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio - it is a further mutation of this grape.
	www.lisashea.com /wine/types/bl_pinotg.htm (149 words)

	Pinot Grigio and Other Italian Whites, on StarChefs
		Their Pinot Grigio, made under the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC, was one of the first Italian Pinot Grigios I encountered that really got my attention.
		His 2003 Pinot Grigio is characterized by spicy and flowery aromas, a creamy texture, and a touch of smokiness; traits that echo some aspects of the Alsace style of Pinot Gris, but with a crispness, especially on the finish, that confirms its Italian identity.
		Their 2003 Pinot Grigio is relatively full-bodied, with pineapple, white peach, and mineral elements predominating, supported by orange blossom and lemon aromas.
	www.starchefs.com /wine/features/html/pinot_grigio.shtml (2220 words)

	Smart set may snub it, but pinot grigio's popular
		On average, pinot grigio is reliably light, crisp, delicate, with mild citrus flavors.
		At its best, pinot grigio is a casual delight - delicate scents of limes, kiwis, apricots, minerals, light body and a racy acidity that gives it a little tingle on the tongue.
		U.S. imports of pinot grigio from Italy went up by more than half to 6 million cases a year between 2001 and 2003, making it the best-selling import in the country, according to the trade publication Impact Databank.
	www.azcentral.com /home/wine/articles/0511pinotgrigio11.html (681 words)

	With Pinot Noir and Grigio, good taste and value are all in the family
		Pinot Grigio is an ancient mutation of Pinot Noir, making the two wines relatives of sorts, and this week's picks showcase affordable versions of both members of the show-stopping Pinot family.
		The 2003 Danzante Pinot Grigio ($10) hails from this area and is a joint project of California's Mondavi clan and an Italian winemaking family, the Frescobaldis.
		Pinot Grigio, otherwise known as Pinot Gris, is a grape with deeper skin color so it often produces whites with a slight peach-toned hue and silky texture.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/07/29/WIGDR7U62N1.DTL (787 words)

	Pinot Grigio
		Pinto Grigio, or Pinot Gris in French, is a medium- to light-bodied wine with hints of citrus and some residual sugar.
		This was the cheapest Pinot Grigio they had and it was also the last one of its kind, so I figured it might be popular.
		Messina Hof Pinot Grigio with Blanca Bianca from Dallas.
	www.cheesemistress.com /pinotgrigio.htm (3264 words)

	California Pinot Grigio— Reviews and Recommendations
		Pinot Grigio is a white Italian varietal that is exciting an increasing number of California winemakers.
		We were amazed that wineries with no previous experience with Pinot Grigio and with little domestic information upon which to draw would produce such stellar wines in their first attempt.
		Pinot Grigio is fairly new to California and those wineries that make it are investing a considerable effort to get it right.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/california_wine/44219 (537 words)

	Pinot Grigio's gray all over
		In all its guises, this wine is made from the same gray Pinot grape, but it appears in a wide range of styles: lean and racy, ripe and full-bodied, and variations in between.
		Pinot Blanc, the true white Pinot, is a fairly recent mutation of the variety.
		A single cluster of ripe Pinot Grigio grapes may have fruits that range in color from golden yellow to brownish pink, and an individual grape can show the entire rainbow of hues on its skin.
	www.azcentral.com /home/wine/articles/0909pinotgrigio09.html (823 words)

	Pinot Gris/Grigio 2001 Oregon Wines Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot gris (gris is the French word for gray; in Italian, it's pinot grigio) is a white grape with a frosty pink tint.
		Italian versions can be light and citrusy, but pinot gris also can be rich, earthy and complicated, like a creamy farmhouse cheese, while at the same time expressing that little bit of red grape flavor or color that betrays its red-grape ancestry.
		While pinot grigio (made in Italy) continues to rise in popularity, new wine drinkers might not realize that the same wine is call pinot gris in other countries.
	www.kingestate.com /Taste/Wines/Signature/PinotGris/Reviews-01.htm (699 words)

	Cru Select Gold Pinot Grigio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot Grigio is a medium-bodied, lighter colored wine with delicate floral notes.
		Pinot Grigio is a refreshing alternative to the intense oak of many Chardonnays.
		Ideal when young, Pinot Grigio is a perfect accompaniment to fish and seafood, as well as pasta with cream sauces.
	www.ebrew.com /cru_select_gold/pinot_grigio.htm (124 words)

	Pinot Grigio, Collio, D.O.C. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Pinot Grigio grape, a variety with dusky purple skin and white flesh, was the result of a genetic color mutation of the Pinot Nero, or Pinot Noir, variety.
		Like its relative, the Pinot Grigio may be vinified as a pale rosé (but not as a red) wine if left in brief contact with the skins during fermentation.
		Pighin Pinot Grigio del Collio is a wine which marries pronounced varietal intensity with exceptional purity of fruit.
	www.kobrandwine.com /prodbook/pig002.html (334 words)

	Shades of gray
		Light and fresh, Pinot Grigio has always been loved for what it is not: it is not complex, intense, or particularly aromatic, flavorful, or long on the palate.
		When it's called Pinot Gris (as it usually is in Oregon), the style is meant to be closer to the French end of the spectrum — that is, the producer is hoping to make a fairly intense, flavorful wine.
		When it's called Pinot Grigio (as it usually is in New Zealand), the producer is modeling the wine closer to the light, crisp Italian version.
	www.sunset.com /sunset/Premium/Food/2003/08-Aug/FoodGuide0803/FoodWine0803.html (543 words)

	The Epoch Times \| Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio: Spot the Difference
		Pinot Gris is most famously found in Alsace in the north east of France on the border with Germany (hence its other name that is being phased out - Tokay d’Alsace), and tends to be (for France) a relatively big, smooth, round full-flavoured wine with higher alcohol level that gives the wine more weight.
		Pinot Grigio is traditionally from Friuli in the northeast corner of Italy, on the border with Slovenia and Austria.
		Pinot Grigio is a great wine to match with seafood as it is clean, dry and subtle, so it won’t overwhelm the delicate flavours of say, Tasmanian Scallops.
	english.epochtimes.com /news/5-8-15/31076.html (523 words)

	The Seattle Times: Food & wine: Pinot grigio's popularity proves the value of aroma
		Pinot grigio (or gris — same thing) can be made with or without new oak, but its subtle aromas are best expressed when the wine is fermented in stainless steel.
		In Oregon, they elected to use pinot gris many years ago, though they might now be regretting it, because wineries in California and here in Washington seem to be gravitating to the pinot grigio side, largely as a marketing decision.
		Not just the pinot grigio but also the 2004 dry riesling, 2004 chenin blanc and 2003 syrah — all priced between $6 and $8 — are highly recommended.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/foodwine/2002350990_winecol29.html?syndication=rss (1210 words)

	Wines & Vines: Pinot gris/grigio sales: a gregional perspective - Pinot gris category rose 48% in 2001 sales
		This increase is due mainly to the surge in popularity of Italian Pinot grigio.
		Consumption of Italian Pinot grigio jumped 39% to 5 million cases in 2001--accounting for 11% of total imported table wine consumption in the U.S.--and Impact predicts that more than 6 million cases will be sold before 2002 is over.
		According to Fishman, California Pinot grigio sales have shown little increase, and the Pinot gris wines from Oregon are not as popular as they once were.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3488/is_1_84/ai_97650950 (1602 words)

	Luna di Luna : : Editorials 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Luna di Luna’s Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio and Merlot/Cabernet blends are the perfect primers for the wine novice, or new taste experiences for enthusiasts...perfect for presenting at your next party or for titillating just the two of you.
		Light and white, Pinot Grigio is a delicious addition to a late summer picnic.
		Pinot Grigio is the fastest growing white wine in America, and an excellent choice in Luna di Luna’s new, yellow-bottled Pinot Grigio blend with its vibrant flavors and of melon and peaches.
	www.lunadiluna.com /media_editorials03.html (514 words)

	Pinot Lightens Up / Critics may disparage it, but Pinot Grigio's undemanding nature captivates consumers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Acres planted to Pinot Grigio -- also known as Pinot Gris -- in California climbed from 5, 908 in 2003 to 7,097 in 2004, a gain of 20 percent, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Service.
		Unlike Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio "doesn't respond well to oak," says Kramer, so a vintage can be in the bottle and out the door within six months.
		His 2004 Witters Vineyard Pinot Grigio is fully dry, fragrant, relatively low in alcohol and virtually oak free.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/06/16/WIGQFD5P7I1.DTL (1794 words)

	Sutter Home Winery : Wine : Pinot Grigio : Fact Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot Grigio is the well-known Italian version of France's Pinot Gris grape.
		Pinot Grigio from California tends to be more fruit forward that it Italian counterparts; light-bodied with floral aromas and citrus and white fruit flavors.
		Pinot Grigion from California tends to be more fruit forward that it Italian counterparts; light-bodied with floral aromas and citrus and white fruit flavors.
	www.sutterhome.com /html/wine/pg_fact.html (332 words)

	Pinot Grigio 2002
		This planting of Pinot Grigio is part of that plan to grow intriguing varieties in the best and most appropriate sites.
		Noted for its unusual grayish/pink clusters and shared lineage with Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio is well suited to the cool climate of the Russian River Valley.
		"Pinot Grigio's appeal can be traced to the distinct qualities it displays when grown in cooler climates.
	www.sonic.net /~psegh/pinotgrigio2002.html (340 words)

	ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO Wine column in Rochester Dines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot grigio is the Italian name for what other countries call pinot gris -- the gray grape of the pinot family.
		American pinot gris wines will tend to be richer and creamier than their Italian counterparts that are delicate and subtle.
		Also, don't expect an Italian pinot grigio to have as strong an aroma as most American pinot gris wines.
	www.rochesterdines.com /wine/0728wine.html (479 words)

	The Three Faces of Pinot Grigio
		Pinot Grigio is made from the varietal Pinot Gris.
		When buying Pinot Grigios, look for the most recent vintage and avoid any that are more than two or three years after the vintage date.
		Pinot Grigios go extraordinarily well with seafood, and the young crisp variety that has good acidity is great with oysters.
	www.tablewine.com /archiv30.htm (1520 words)

	Kobrand Fact Sheet - Bollini Pinot Grigio, Reserve Selection
		The Pinot Grigio grape, a variety with dusky purple skin and white pulp, was the result of a genetic color mutation of the noble Pinot Nero, or Pinot Noir, variety.
		Like its relative, the Pinot Grigio may be vinified as a rose (but not as a red) wine if left in brief contact with the skins during fermentation.
		Bollini Reserve Selection Pinot Grigio is pure, 100 percent varietal produced from a choice single vineyard of characterisic gravelly alluvial soil.
	www.kobrandwine.com /prodbook/bol008.html (362 words)

	Ecco Domani Liquid Style
		The Pinot Grigio grape is genetically related to Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, and is easily subject to color mutation.
		In fact, the word “Grigio” means gray in Italian, although the juice is drawn off the skins before they impart a pink tint to the wine.
		To intensify the tropical characteristics of the wine, 5% of the blend is late-harvest Pinot Grigio grapes that were vinified and added to the final blend.
	www.style.com /eccodomani/about/pinot2003.html (498 words)

	Basic Juice: Attack of the Clones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot Noir is among the most persnickety of grapes to grow.
		Pinot Noir is also vulnerable to almost any and all vineyard pests, gout, mold, taint, dropsy, scurvy, etc. In fact, many growers don’t want the headaches that planting Pinot Noir unavoidably brings.
		Pinot Gris comes bottled to most wine drinkers as “Pinot Grigio” (“Grigio” is how someone named Vincenzo would say “gray”).
	basicjuice.blogs.com /basicjuice/2005/02/attack_of_the_c.html (997 words)

	Pinot Gris meets Grigio challenge - Today: Wine - MSNBC.com
		Along with his latest releases of Pinot Gris, he sent me a bottle of the well known, heavily advertised Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (the same grape) from Italy.
		All that said, the 2002 Griffin Creek Pinot Gris, of which 2,150 cases were made, is a fresh and elegant wine, its lean framework supported by layers of tastes, including pear, nuts, herbs such as fennel seed, and minerals.
		As for Jim Bernau and his little exercise with Pinot Grigio, I would suggest that he sit back, have a glass of his own wine and save the marketing department a few bucks by not worrying about comparisons with the Italians.
	msnbc.msn.com /Default.aspx?id=3660396&p1=0 (625 words)

	Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards - Flora Springs Pinot Grigio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Pinot Grigio is the best known mutation of Pinot Noir.
		Pinot Grigio is easily enjoyed chilled as an aperitif or with a wide array of foods: Asian, spicy or light.
		We are using a clone of Pinot Grigio that tracks its parentage to the Colmar area.
	www.florasprings.com /wines/flor_grigio98.html (341 words)

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