What appetizers with Pinot Grigio/Gris?

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Welcome to the board, Noelle. Pairing Pinot G. with appetizers is kind of tricky. First, the easy part: fresh, cold, raw vegetables, such as sliced mushrooms, broccoli, carrot sticks, cauliflower all match very well; but dips need to be chosen carefully. Something like a mild ranch dressing would be OK, but a heavy blue cheese would not. Simple unflavored crackers and breads are also useful, but suggest you avoid greasy or spicey foods, such as buffalo wings or stuffed jalapenos. For cheeses, I'd look for a mild, pale cheese, such as a baby Gouda or Edam, and avoid heavy aged cheeses, since those would not work well with Pinot G. Suggest you road-test your choices before your party, so you'll know what to expect and can discard any mismatches beforehand.