Here's an easy white wine that opens to variety-driven aroma of cut grass, grapefruit and white peach. The 2014 Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio is slightly soft in texture with off-dry tones of melon and passion fruit. The wine is simple, bright and easy to drink. I would suggest a pairing with a dish that involves strong citrus flavors, such as chicken tajine with preserved lemons.

Peach, lemon zest, white mineral and pear appear on the nose of this luminous Pinot Grigio. It’s crisp and clean in the mouth and would pair with cocktail sandwiches or ham and cheese appetizers.——M.L.(11/1/2010)—— 85