Recently rediscovered as an alternative to big, bold California Chardonnay or aromatic and acidic California Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio has become one of California’s most successful white varietals. Great as a wine for sipping before a meal or with lighter cuisines, this wine tends to be more fruit forward and full bodied than its Italian counterpart. The grapes for this wine were sourced from cooler vineyards west of the Lodi Appellation and coastal vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The Pinot Grigio was cold fermented at 50 degrees in stainless steel to preserve the fresh, delicate characters of the fruit.