This straw-yellow Pinot Grigio offers precise melon and spice notes, framed by citrus zestiness. 2016 Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve ($24) It's a longtime sommelier favorite, and for good reason.

Please, don’t misunderstand me, I love that pinot grigio conjures up images of friends coming together to enjoy a glass of wine at a picnic or a sunny lunch. And we really do love the stuff.

The pinot grigio grapes, when left in contact with the crushed pulp for a few hours, impart a rosé-like color. In the past, marketing wines with color was impossible, as rosé wine was not in vogue.