The Pinot Gris, also know as Pinot Grigio, grape skins can be from greyish blue to brownish pink; sometimes they look black, sometimes white. The styles of wine from these grapes also varies widely - from a rounded, fuller wine, to a light wine. The common factor is the delicate aroma, commonly with a hint of honey.

Pinot Gris from California is often called Pinot Grigio because of its similarity in style to the wine of Italy.

In California, the Pinot Gris are light bodied with a crisp, refreshing taste with some pepper and arugula notes. The Pinot Grigio style of Italy is a light-bodied, often lean wine that is light in color with sometimes spritzy flavors that can be crisp and acidic.

Pinot Grigio is typically a pale, straw-like yellow with some golden hues thrown in. The texture of a Pinot Grigio is worth noting, as it has very smooth, almost silk-like overtones that leave an impression on the palate.

Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris is considered an "early to market wine" that can be bottled and out on the market within 4-12 weeks after fermentation.