Meanwhile, Calpers and its cross-country cousin, the New York State Common Fund, reportedly have been heavily influenced by political considerations in selecting private equity managers.

FORBES: Expert View

Burgundy's growers have relegated Pinot Gris to the fringes--all but run it out of town, really--in favor of its oak-loving cousin, Chardonnay (a cross of Pinot Noir and something called Gouais Blanc).

FORBES: Pinot Gris makes the Pinot family proud.

Burgundy's growers have relegated Pinot Gris to the fringes-all but run it out of town, really-in favor of its oak-loving cousin, Chardonnay (a cross of Pinot Noir and something called Gouais Blanc).

FORBES: Pinot Gris makes the Pinot family proud.