Under $40
Wind Gap, Windsor Oaks Pinot Gris, 2013
“Pinot gris grapes have a grey-blue tinge, so by sight, this copper-colored wine could be mistaken for a rosé. But while rosés typically have a bright, red-berry flavor, this wine tastes more like a white, with notes of apricot and burnt orange peel. Pair it with spring veggies, lighter fish, and slightly funky cheeses.” Avondale Wine & Cheese, $39
Under $75
Ryme Cellars, Vare Vineyard Ribolla Gialla, 2012
“Pinot gris grapes have a grey-blue tinge, so by sight, this copper-colored wine could be mistaken for a rosé. But while rosés typically have a bright, red-berry flavor, this wine tastes more like a white, with notes of apricot and burnt orange peel. Pair it with spring veggies, lighter fish, and slightly funky cheeses.” Avondale Wine & Cheese, $39
$75 and Up
Gravner, Breg Anfora, 2005
“Josko Gravner—regarded as orange wine royalty due to his commitment to ancient wine-making techniques—produces this amphora-aged, saffron-hued Friulian that’s complex, weighty, and without compare. Notes of ripe orchard fruit, white flower, and honey complement its robust earthiness and big tannins, which culminate in a vino reminiscent of a red. This bold wine can take on truffles without batting an eye, as well as pork, schnitzel, or salty cheese.” FIG, $176
