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👑 Pinot Gris (or Pinot Grigio) remains the undisputed white wine King of British Columbia, accounting for 25% of the province’s white wine crop. From crisp and zesty to plush and fruit-forward, BC winemakers craft expressive styles perfect for any occasion.
And with the holiday season here, Pinot Gris becomes a go-to choice—ideal for hosting, gifting, and pairing with everything from festive appetizers to turkey dinner.
Here’s our roundup of the top 10 best-value BC Pinot Gris you’ll want chilling in your fridge this winter. 🍇✨🥂

Call me Gris or Grigio?

You may already be aware that Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same wine.

Both Grigio and Gris both mean “grey,” as noted by the pinkish-grey sheen of the ripe grape’s skin. This varietal is famous for its refreshing citrus flavour and zesty acidity. Surprisingly, this greyish-purple grape is also a mutation of Pinot Noir.

Here are some interesting facts about British Columbia’s leading white wine.

If you are one of the very few who don’t like Pinot Gris straight up, here is another great way to enjoy this versatile white wine.

White Peach Sangria

If you are looking for a white wine Sangria recipe, Jessica has an excellent one². A Pinot Gris Peach Sangria, all made up of fresh fruit and bubbles, is ready for the weekend.

Ingredients

• Two 10-ounce bags of frozen peaches
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green grapes some sliced, some whole
• One 750 mL bottle of Pinot Gris
• 1 1/2 cups of peach nectar can be found near the shelf-stable juices in your grocery store or juice
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
• 2 cups  club soda plain or whatever flavour (peach!) you’d like
• 2 peaches sliced for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the frozen peaches and grapes in the bottom of your pitcher.
2. Pour the wine, peach nectar, brandy, Grand Marnier, and club soda over top and stir. This tastes great when it sits in the fridge and “marinates” for a bit. But you can also serve it right away! The frozen fruit acts like ice cubes and keeps it super cold.
3. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh peach slices.

What is the Best Way to serve Pinot Gris?

Pinot Gris is best served chilled at around 9° C or 48° F. Wine straight out of the refrigerator is often too cold, and the flavours of the wine will be muted. Remove the fully chilled white wine from the refrigerator half an hour before serving it. It will reach the optimal serving temperature as it sits on the counter.

Best Value BC Pinot Gris

Dirty Laundry Pinot Gris 2024($21.99)

“100% Pinot Gris sourced from vineyards in the Yakima Valley, one of the oldest AVAs in Washington State. To retain crispness and minimize colour, juice is pressed off the skins right away and cold settled in a tank for a few days before fermentation begins. Fermentation temperatures stay relatively low to bring out interesting fruity esters and retain bright acidity. This is a well-rounded representation of the most planted varietal in Yakima and a favourite in the Dirty Laundry Winery line-up.”

Alcohol % 12.0 / pH 3.43/ TA 5.9 / RS 2.1

This easy-drinking, medium-bodied Pinot Gris offers delicate aromas of tropical fruit and honeydew melon. On the palate, vibrant Mandarin orange takes the lead, followed by lush ripe pear and subtle floral notes. Well-balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish. 91 Points. honeydew melon. A crisp, off-dry Pinot Gris with a light creamy texture. 90 Points

For more Dirty Laundry Wines, see – Dirty Laundry Winery Summerland 🍷 Award-Winning Wines & Okanagan Fun

Blue Grouse Quill Pinot Gris 2021

Available by the glass at all Tap and Barrel locations

The Pinot Gris grapes came from three Cowichan Valley vineyards, each with a different soil type, combining to deliver a unique terroir-driven wine. The growers have long-standing relationships with Blue Grouse and deliver fruit that is consistent with our quality requirements.

This wine was fermented in three separate stainless-steel tanks. One tank naturally went through malolactic fermentation, whereas the other did not. The three tanks were blended before bottling, resulting in a lush, focused wine with a perfect balance.

ALC 12.0% / PH 3.2 / TA 6.6 / RS 3.3

Aromas of caramel, apple and a hint of oak. Vibrant flavours of fresh green apple, Meyer lemon, butterscotch, toast, and pears with a hint of minerality. A rich and creamy mouthfeel with a medium finish. This is an exceptional BC PG. 92 Points

Roche Pinot Gris ‘Texture’ 2020 ($21.90)

This Pinot Gris is grown at Kozier Organic Vineyard on the Naramata Bench. The certified organic farm slopes west to face the setting sun and Okanagan Lake. The synergy of a warm micro-climate with cool soils ensures long, even ripening.

Winemaking: Hand-picked, whole bunches were gently pressed and free-run juice was settled overnight. Fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks over three weeks. The wine remained on fine lees for four months before bottling. This wine is a clear expression of the freshness and minerality of this varietal.

Alcohol 13.9%, pH 3.11, TA 6.5 gm/L, RS 1.1 gm/ L

On the nose, orchard fruit and citrus blossoms. Favours of green apples, Anjou pears, lychee, Meyer Lemon, Mandarin Orange and a whiff of ginger. The bone-dry Gris has a crisp, juicy mouthfeel with well-balanced acidity, leading to a most enjoyable finish. 91 Points

Chronos Pinot Gris 2021 ($24.99)

The Pinot Gris is hand-harvested and hand-sorted from a small family vineyard in Summerland with ideal conditions and breathtaking views.  The grapes were whole bunch pressed and fermented at cool temperatures to retain the fresh fruit aromas.  After fermentation, the wine remained on lees for two months to add texture and character.

Alcohol 12.7% / TA 7.0 / pH 3.47 / RS 4.5

Light aromas of ripe peach and pear with a hint of tropical fruit. Flavours of pineapple, yellow peach, honeydew melon and a touch of grapefruit on the finish. A crisp, lively Pinot Gris with a creamy texture and a hint of minerality. 91 Points

Hester Creek CVC Series Pinot Gris ($19.99)

“The grapes for this 2024 vintage were hand harvested in the early hours of September 23 to 26, 2024 from the Art Den Hoed Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA. Each lot was transported to our crush pad at Hester Creek on the same day as picking in temperature-controlled trucks. Once at the winery, they were de-stemmed, pressed and cold settled for two days before being racked off the juice lees and inoculated. The juice was fermented for 20 days, racked, cross-blended and aged for four months in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine was bottled on January 21, 2025.”

12.5% Alcohol / pH 3.27 / TA 6.52 / RS 1.25

The Pinot Gris bursts open with aromas of ripe apricot, white peach, mandarin orange and a hint of honeycomb. Flavours of fresh, ripe Okanagan peaches, strawberry and citrus notes with a lush mouthfeel and light minerality on the finish. 90 Points

A suggested pairing of Pacific salmon or summer salads would be a lovely complement to this wine.

TownShip 7 Interlude Series Pinot Gris 2024 ($26.97)

“Sourced from Clos Chevalle, a sustainably farmed vineyard perched above Lake Chelan in Washington, where glacial till soils and the moderating influence of the lake ensure balanced sugar and acidity. This hand-harvested Pinot Gris was primarily fermented in stainless steel to preserve its bright, delicate fruit character, with a single French barrique added for subtle texture and complexity. The result is a vibrant, fruit-driven wine with layered depth and a crisp, refreshing finish.”

Tech Data: Alc. 14.3% | pH 3.27 | TA 7.2 g/L | RS 3.8 g/L | Vegan

This bold yet elegant Pinot Gris boasts an intriguing orange hue and captivates with alluring aromas of ripe pear, golden apple, and a hint of honey. On the palate, it reveals a beautifully textured profile, balancing vibrant acidity with a smooth, rounded finish. Flavours of juicy stone fruit, crisp apple, starfruit, pink grapefruit, and a touch of lemongrass dance harmoniously, leaving a refreshing impression. 91 Points

Solvero Pinot Gris 2022 ($25)

 The Pinot Gris was harvested from 21-year-old, low-yielding vines in the estate Happy Valley vineyard. Cool fermentation for over 21 days in a combination of 50/50 stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak, and then aged for four months before bottling.

The PG has a lovely aroma of honeysuckle and white stone fruit blossoms. The medium-bodied wine has an elegant creamy texture with ripe peach, apricot, and nectarine flavours with a touch of minerality. 91 points.

Arrowleaf Pinot Gris 2023

The Pinot Gris for the 2023 vintage was grown in Okanagan Valley vineyards:

• 31% Savard Vines, Summerland,
• 31% Arrowleaf Estate, Lake Country,
• 24% Wendell Vineyard, Lake Country,
• 14% Ritchie Vineyard, Lake Country,

Technical Spec: Alcohol 13.7%/ TA 5.3 g/l / RS 4.4 g/l

Subtle aromas of peach skin, red apple, lemon, honeysuckle and white tea. Smooth textured mouthfeel with flavours of red apple and ripe peach. Pleasant level of minerality on the finish. 91 Points

Church & State Sparkling Pinot Gris 2018 ($25.75)

The Pinot Gris grapes are also from the Brentwood Bay Vineyard on Vancouver Island. Méthode Traditionnelle, on the lees for 12 months.

11.9% Alcohol | TA: 7.9 G/ L| RS: 10.5 G/ L

The colour is pale yellow with green hues. The sparkling wine is bright, fresh, and lightly floral. Aromas of crisp citrus open to notes of apple and pear. The palate is balanced in acidity and expansive with subtle fruit flavours and a long finish that ends with a zest.  91 Points

Mayhem Pinot Gris 2022 ($18.36)

The Pinot Gris grapes are from the Ryegrass Road Vineyard in Oliver. The fruit was whole bunch pressed, followed by a long, cool 10-week fermentation in stainless steel. Before finishing fermentation, 16% of the wine was transferred to seasoned barriques to build body and complexity. The wine then spent 5 months resting on its fine lees before being blended and bottled creating a wine that is very grounded and approachable.

Alcohol 13.1 %/ pH 3.05/ TA 7.97 / RS 0.44

A bone-dry light Pinot Gris. Delicate aromas of citrus and stonefruit. Green apple, pear, lemon zest, nectarine, and honey are on the palate. Finishes with bright acidity and a hint of minerality.  Excellent value and is ideal for summer sipping. 90 Points

50th Parallel Pinot Gris 2024 ($25)

Crafted from Washington-grown fruit and vinified at 50th Parallel, the wine undergoes a combination of stainless-steel fermentation for freshness and 20% neutral-barrel fermentation with short lees aging for added texture and aromatic complexity.

A beautifully expressive Pinot Gris with aromas of mandarin, ripe apple, golden honey, and delicate honeysuckle. The palate is soft and rounded, offering flavours of candied apple, orange peel, and a touch of honeyed richness, balanced by a bright citrus lift on the finish. 91 Points

Elegant, refreshing, and subtly layered — a polished Gris ideal for seafood, soft cheeses, and lightly spiced dishes. 14% alc. 4 g/L RS.

Now that you have selected the right wine, the next step is to find the right food pairing.

What do you pair with Pinot Gris/ Pinot Grigio?

This wine goes with almost everything, including nothing, which is sometimes a fine option. Six excellent pairings³ are:

• Antipasti, especially seafood and vegetable-based ones like seafood salad or marinated fish like octopus.
• Fried fish or vegetables such as fritto misto – or even fish and chips.
• Light pasta sauces include seafood like clams, cream, or fresh tomato (it’s not so good with more robust meaty sauces). You can even add a splash of the wine to the recipe for tiger prawns with tomato and basil sauce. Pinot Grigio is great with a carbonara, too.
• Light seafood or vegetable-based risottos, such as risotto primavera (featuring spring vegetables like peas and asparagus), or those with fennel.
• Light seafood salads such as crab or prawn/shrimp salad.
• Sushi – it might not be the obvious pairing, but it’s a good one!

References

1. What’s the Difference Between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? Wine Folly
2. PINOT PEACH SANGRIA. How Sweet Eats
3. Six of the best pairings for Pinot Grigio, Fiona Beckett – Matching Food & Wine

Conclusion

British Columbia winemakers deliver many excellent Pinot Gris. I would love to hear from you about these wines or other great BC wines I have missed sampling in the comment section below.

Note: Updated with current vintages in November 2025.