Justin Lavenue, the co-owner of a bar in Austin, will vouch for white port’s deliciousness on its own. “But it’s great when used as a substitute for other fortified or aromatized wines,” he says. Case in point: this floral, aromatic, low-ABV sipper.
Pinot Grigio can be refreshing on a hot day due to their light and zesty lemon character.
Food Pairings
Fish (Including Raw)
Tuna, Cod, Trout, Bass
Poached Or Steamed
Green Vegetables
Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce
Beans & Peas
Lentils, Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Chickpeas
Herbs
Thyme, Oregano, Basil, Tarragon
Sweetness Scale
Bone Dry
Dry
Off-Dry
Medium Sweet
Very Sweet
About Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a white grape variety that originated in the French region of Burgundy and is a white mutation of the black Pinot Noir grape variety. Pinot Grigio, the Italian synonym, is the most common style of this wine, showing bitter citrus and lightly floral notes with medium body and elevated acidity. Pinot Gris, the French synonym, is more commonly found in the French region of Alsace, rather than in its homeland of Burgundy. The French style of this grape is the polar opposite of the Italian style. In France, Pinot Gris is typically rich and fuller-bodied, with higher aromatics and noticeable sweetness on the palate.