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.

Pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc are both dry, acidic white wines, but they differ in their complexity, top notes, production locations, and food pairings.

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.