Oregon Pinot Gris is a favorite other white wine when Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are getting us down. It’s one of the great North American place and grape combinations, so much better than export grade Italian Pinot Grigio, and way more useful and approachable than a thick, oily Pinot Gris from Alsace. Yup, the Willamette Valley has it dialed in when it comes to Pinot Gris. Archery Summit makes a truly impressive version named Vireton. The new release 2013 is as good a Gris, or Grigio, made in Oregon today.