On Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:29:33 PM UTC-7, Mark Lipton wrote:
> On 5/17/12 5:51 PM, James Silverton wrote:
> > I came across some Solena Pinot *Gris* (2010 Williamette) today. The
> > wine merchant agreed that it was just Pinot Grigio but said that the
> > vintner felt that "Pinot" was French and wanted to be consistent for
> > some reason. Well, we'll see what it is like.
>
> Jim,
> Pinot Gris is the French name for the grape known as Pinot Grigio in
> Italy. In my experience, most Oregon wineries use the French name for
> their wines.
>
> Mark Lipton
>
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Correct, Oregon Pinot Gris. In fact, until the past year or so, Pinot Grigio was not allowed for the designation of that variety in Oregon. By what authority it was disallowed, and why, I don't know; perhaps simply by agreement within the state's wine industry.

Andy