Best Value BC Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio

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Updated for 2026: Featuring current BC releases and top-value Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio styles.

🌸 As the Okanagan shakes off winter and patios begin to reopen, there’s no better time to revisit British Columbia’s most versatile white wine. Pinot Gris (or Pinot Grigio) continues to reign as the province’s undisputed white wine king, accounting for roughly 25% of BC’s white wine production.

From crisp, citrus-driven sippers to richer, orchard-fruit expressions with texture and weight, BC winemakers are crafting some of the most food-friendly and accessible whites in the country.

Spring is where Pinot Gris truly shines, perfect for lighter fare, weekend lunches, and those first warm evenings on the patio.

Here’s our updated roundup of the best-value BC Pinot Gris to chill now and enjoy all season long. 🍇🥂✨

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 wine’s flavours 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 meets 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

Noble Ridge Reserve Pinot Grigio 2025 ($25.99)

Varietals: 100% Pinot Grigio.

Winemaking: Stainless steel, small-lot focus.

Technical: 13.5% alc | pH 3.31 | TA 5.9 | RS 1.2 g/L

Tasting Notes: Fresh, bright, and aromatic. Citrus, pear, and white flowers lead, with a lively, textured palate of green apple, blood orange, and lime, plus a hint of jasmine tea. Finishes clean, crisp, and mineral-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 Pinot Gris 2025 ($19.99)

Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris
Winemaking: Hand harvested from estate Block 5 and select South Okanagan growers. Destemmed, gently pressed, cold settled, and fermented in stainless steel using Aromaloc. Aged three months in tank before bottling (Jan 2026).
Technical: 13.7% alc | pH 3.44 | TA 6.76 g/L | RS 1.6 g/L

Tasting Notes: 🍏🍈🍑 Bright and expressive with green apple, melon, and Asian pear. A fuller palate reveals apricot, honeycomb, and almond. Perfectly balanced acidity and dryness, and finished with a clean citrus lift. 91 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 any other great BC wines I have missed sampling in the comments below.

Note: Updated with current vintages in April 2026