Entwine Pinot Grigio

Entwine Pinot Grigio is a crisp, food-friendly California white wine in a 750ml bottle, produced by Wente Vineyards in collaboration with Food Network. Born from the intersection of winemaking heritage and culinary expertise, this expression stands apart as a purpose-built pairing wine — blended under the guidance of Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente alongside Food Network's culinary team.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~13% (varies by vintage)  |  Origin: California, USA  |  Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris  |  Producer: Wente Vineyards

Production & Heritage

Wente Vineyards holds the distinction of being America's oldest continuously operated family-owned winery, established in 1883 in Livermore Valley, California. For the Entwine line, sustainably farmed Pinot Gris grapes are gently pressed and cold-fermented in upright stainless steel tanks, a deliberate choice to preserve bright, natural fruit character. The wine then ages for 12 months in stainless steel — bypassing oak entirely — resulting in a clean, unoaked profile that lets varietal expression and acidity shine through. Karl Wente and Food Network's culinary professionals collaborate during the blending process, shaping a wine specifically engineered for the dinner table.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with tart citrus peel and ripe green apple, followed by subtle floral hints and a faint honeyed sweetness. It reads fresh and uncomplicated, setting up the palate well.

Taste: On entry, bracing lime juice and gooseberry hit immediately, giving way to a mid-palate layered with green apple flesh and a gentle drizzle of honey. The acidity is pronounced but balanced, keeping the wine lively and light-bodied without turning sharp.

Finish: The finish is clean and moderately short, with lingering citrus zest and a faint mineral quality. There is no residual heaviness — just a crisp, refreshing close that invites the next sip or bite.

How to Drink Entwine Pinot Grigio

Serve well chilled, between 45–50°F, in a standard white wine glass to concentrate the citrus aromatics. This is a wine that rewards simplicity — it needs nothing beyond proper temperature to perform at its best. For cocktails, try it in a White Wine Spritzer, where the high acidity and citrus profile hold up beautifully against soda water; a Hugo Spritz, substituting it as the wine base with elderflower liqueur and fresh mint for a lighter take on the classic; or a Wine Sangria Blanca, where its green apple and lime notes amplify seasonal fruit without competing for attention.

Best For

• Weeknight dinner pairing with lighter proteins like chicken, shrimp, or vegetable dishes
• Summer entertaining where a crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking white is essential
• Introducing wine beginners to the Pinot Grigio varietal in a clean, approachable style
• Gifting to someone who enjoys cooking and values food-wine synergy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Entwine Pinot Grigio taste like? Entwine Pinot Grigio delivers tart lime and green apple flavors layered with a touch of honey, carried by bracing acidity and a light, clean body. It finishes crisp with lingering citrus zest.

How does Entwine Pinot Grigio compare to Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio? Santa Margherita sources its fruit from Alto Adige in northeastern Italy and typically shows more mineral-driven, stone-fruit-leaning character at a significantly higher price point. Entwine is a California expression that emphasizes citrus and green apple brightness and positions itself as a value-oriented, food-focused alternative.

Is Entwine Pinot Grigio good for beginners? Yes — its clean stainless-steel fermentation produces a straightforward, unoaked white wine that is easy to appreciate without any developed or complex secondary flavors. The bright acidity and fruit-forward profile make it one of the more approachable Pinot Grigios on the market.

Where is Entwine Pinot Grigio made? Entwine Pinot Grigio is produced by Wente Vineyards, headquartered in Livermore Valley, California. The grapes are sustainably farmed from select California vineyards and vinified at Wente's facilities.

What foods pair well with Entwine Pinot Grigio? Grilled shrimp or prawns benefit from the wine's citrus acidity cutting through richness. Light pasta dishes with lemon-butter or pesto sauces complement the green apple and honey notes. Fresh goat cheese salads mirror the wine's bright, tangy character. Sushi and sashimi work well alongside its clean, mineral finish. Roasted chicken with herbs finds balance with the wine's crisp, food-friendly structure.

What sizes does Entwine Pinot Grigio come in? Entwine Pinot Grigio is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Entwine Pinot Grigio worth the price? Entwine positions as a value-tier California Pinot Grigio that punches above its weight thanks to the Wente pedigree and thoughtful, food-driven blending process. For everyday drinking and dinner pairing, it represents strong quality relative to its accessible price tier.

Why Entwine Pinot Grigio?

What separates this wine from the crowded California Pinot Grigio field is the specificity of its mission: it was developed from the ground up as a food pairing wine, with Food Network's culinary professionals directly shaping the final blend alongside a fifth-generation Wente winemaker. The 12-month stainless steel aging regimen strips away any oak influence, letting varietal purity and acidity dominate — exactly what you want next to a plate of food. Backed by one of California's most historically significant wine families, Entwine delivers a level of winemaking credibility rarely found at this price point. For drinkers who reach for white wine primarily at the dinner table, this is a bottle designed with that exact moment in mind.