Grape guide

Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio at the grocery store.

Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are two names for the same white grape. The label wording often signals a style choice, but it does not create a different grape.

We have written our take on 46 Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines found on grocery shelves, each grounded in checked prices, dated shopper ratings and sourced facts.

Category guide

What to expect in the glass

Pinot Grigio is often used for a lighter, crisper style, while Pinot Gris can point to more body and texture. Official guides describe pear, apple, citrus and stone fruit, with sweetness ranging from dry to gently off-dry.

Sources: New Zealand Winegrowers; New Zealand Winegrowers. The grape name gives context. It is not a review of any single bottle below.

Every Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio we cover.

Rated wines first. Each page carries our take, the prices we checked, and the evidence behind both.