A natural offshoot of the Pinot Noir grape, Pinot Grigio’s noble roots date back to the Middle Ages in Burgundy. Also known as Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio clone selection 152 originated in Alsace, France, thanks to Army General Lazare de Schwendi, who legendarily picked up vine cuttings in Tokay, Hungary before returning home to Alsace. Pinot Grigio from Alsace boasts distinct tropical fruit character and pronounced floral aromas and is known for its weight and long finish. The Alsace region has similar growing conditions to the cool vineyards and rich volcanic soils of our San Bernabe vineyard in Monterey, California, where clone 152 thrives.