This clean and crisp Pinot Grigio is ready to pop straight in the fridge and cracked on the first occasion where you need a glass of white. With apple and pear notes dominating, a nice touch of honeysuckle and a backbone of some racy acidity, this will help cure any difficult day.

Origin: Burgundy, in eastern France. Mainly Grown In: Italy (as Pinot Grigio), Germany (as Grauburgunder - the local name for Pinot Gris), USA, France (as Pinot Gris). Key Facts: Drum roll please... Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are two different names for THE SAME GRAPE VARIETY. The use of Gris or Grigio depends on which country the grape was grown in and subtle stylistic differences. Pinot Grigio is the Italian version, and is typically known for being light and zesty. Where as Pinot Gris, the French version of the grape, is often richer and riper tasting with some spiciness. When made outside of Italy and France, Grigio or Gris name is used as a marker to define the style that the winemaker thinks it suits best; lean like Italian Pinot Grigio or riper and rounder like the French Pinot Gris. Fun Fact: DNA studies of Pinot Grigio show that it is a mutation of the (red) Pinot Noir grape. Which basically is like them being close siblings. In fact, aside from their distinct difference in colour, hanging on the vine the grapes cluster form to a similar shape, and their leaves look almost identical!