2012 The Gum Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills, South Australia £9.99, Marks & Spencer This is a cracking bottle for under a tenner and again over-delivers when compared with its Italian counterpart.

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

TWO STARS 2006 Estancia California Pinot Grigio ($12) Estancia is owned by Constellation Brands, the world's largest wine company, giving it access to good vineyards.

Staring at chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and pinot gris labels may feel like some sort of decoding chore as you read descriptions and compare tasting notes to try to make an informed purchase.

According to the Decordi winery's Web site, "the 2011 Barrymore Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT is a dry and fruity wine made with grapes from the Veneto, Friuli and South Tyrol regions." The ...

Whether its called pinot gris or pinot grigio, the variety has emerged as a serious player on the American wine scene along with chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

We moved on to the States with the 2009 Estancia Pinot Grigio from California ($9.99 at Total Wine). It also shows pale yellow in the glass, but with a tint of green.