Pinot Gris vs Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris vs Pinot Grigio – Episode #416

February 26, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk continues to expand on the battle royal, head to head battles of the thunder show and focuses on Italy and Oregon today.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Chehalem Pinot GrisOregon Pinot Gris
2005 Fantinel Sant Helena Pinot GrigioFriuli-Venezia Giulia

Cheese mentioned in todays episode.

Guapier Estrella

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February 27, 2008

Keith
Q1: Not going to make from Arizona.

Q2: I’ve only tried 2 PG’s, both from Italy, received both as gifts, thought they were like watered down Chards, not at all impressed. I’d be willing to try the ones you reviewed though.
February 27, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
QOTD 1 – 29/3 is a long way to fly from Cyprus, so unfortunately, no

QOTD 2 – Never had a Pinot Gris – gotta try one though seeing as I am trying white whites more now
February 27, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Hope your week of traveling is going well.

QOTD 1: If one week earlier, I would have made the trip up from Houston during my spring break, but unfortunately, I can’t afford to take time off that weekend for travel.

QOTD 2: I dont usually drink Pinot Gris/Grigio. The only one I’ve had is the Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio, which was far from anything close to being good. Just not my style. I prefer a sancerre or viogner if I’m going to drink a white wine.

–RH
February 26, 2008

T. Reasoner
sorry my vacation is gone on future trips to japan. Plus Maui is pretty darn far.

I do not drink Pinot Gris or Grigio never cared for it.
February 26, 2008

Obama_Man
Great episode GV! I’ll be there for sure!
February 26, 2008

ChrisBerto
QOTD1: Definitely planning on being in the WL hizzy- and hoping to bring the brother-in-law with the fancy cellar…
February 26, 2008

Michelle
Hi Gary,
I can’t make it on 3/29, but will try to see you in April at Taste of Washington.

Pinot Gris is not for me…I enjoyed the show, anyway!
February 26, 2008

Glenn
I thought we scolded you enough on the last Oregon wine but guess you are a slow learner. Have to admit you got it right 50% today.
#1- Sorry won’t make it for 3/29. Too far from San Diego
#2- Haven’t had many Pinot Gris but the one I like the best is J Wine from the Russian River.
February 26, 2008

jfoobar
I will be there, coming from DC.

I am a big fan of Alto-Adige PGs, especially some of the offerings from Alois Lageder.
February 26, 2008

Vinsant
Seven Hills Pinot Gris
February 26, 2008

Jerry the 2thdr
QOTD:The wife and I will be driving up from Portsmouth,VA and staying at the Hilton Short Hills. Would definately like to be included in the hundred from 3-5. Had a good Pinot Gris a few weeks ago but forgot the name. Looking forward to meeting the telephone and shipping I deal with every week. Jerry the 2thdr.
February 26, 2008

ryan
Yo Gary – so bummed I can’t come from cali to the mecca that is wine library on the 29th, hopefully next time – oh not much into pinot gris/grigio not really for my pal
February 26, 2008

Robert
mmmmmmmm…sheeps butt!
February 26, 2008

Moselman
QOTD1: Sorry, plan to be enroute to AZ to visit my snowbird bro (not BruciePurpleJuice).

QOTD2: Quite a few friends having a love affair with PG, so it’s another white wine where I’m looking for one that rocks my boat. Many recommends, but still looking.

BTW, don’t know where the “gray pine cone” comes from, but a local winery that specializes in pinot Gris claims it’s Gray Monk, from the Austrian: http://www.graymonk.com/winery01.html
February 26, 2008

pete c
3/29- I’m there. But where do we park???!!
February 26, 2008

JLM
I can’t wait to make my first trip to WLTV. See you on the 29th
February 26, 2008

Wine Not?
I’m enjoying this battle week….great idea!

QOTD1: Bad timing….I WISH I could be there on the 29th but I’ll be in Spain! If you ever do another one, I will definitely make the trip!

QOTD2: Felluga Pinot Grigio….discovered it at a tasting of 40+ pinot grigios about 7 years ago….it was the best one we tasted!
February 26, 2008

BoiseWiner
Great episode – I was learnings things like the difference (traditionally) between a Gris and a Grigio; what is a classic taste of a Gris…etc.

QOTD #1: Wish we were joining in the fun but it is not to be.

QOTD #2: From your show we starting buying ‘A to Z Pinot Gris’ and it is now our new favorite.
February 26, 2008

Tom R
You say that Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same, but Pinot Gris is normally considered heavier.

This is like saying that Germany is the same country as Deutschland, but Germany is normally considered larger.

English and the language of the wine world are the same, but English is normally considered more meaningful. And for good reason, apparently!

I’m not willing to develop a favorite PG until there’s a consensus on whether it’s one thing or two.
February 26, 2008

kaybee
Can’t do the March 29th gig, I wish, but a job and 3000 miles.

QoTd
I did try a Chateau St. Michelle Pinot Gris and it was very nice, but none that really rocked. It will require further study.
February 26, 2008

Dale Cruse
QOTD: Nedster919 and I are coming from Boston for Ye Olde Thunder Partay.

@Kathleen Lisson: We need to hang out.

Other QOTD: Sparr Pinot G from the Alsace.
February 26, 2008

Bob Sikorski
Sorry, actually, very sorry to miss the 29th, but I will be out of the country.
February 26, 2008

Rich S
I will definitely be at the library on 3/29 GV. Should be good times.

Favorite pinot grigio that I had recently was the Borgo Tesis that I actually picked up from WL.
February 26, 2008

Jon B.
Great episode thanks again for the pretape.Qotd No ,I would love to be there but my third child is due on the 19th so not going to fit into the plans (maybe next year). And pinot grigio still in experimental faze for me,have had several but not to the point of naming a favorite yet. Ease up on the cheese Gary 1/4 # in 12 min. wow (ahh who cares you only live once). Thanks Gary and WLTV crew
February 26, 2008

Panosh
Haven’t had enough PG to have a favorite.

Sorry about the 29th, but just too far. Would really love to though.

I am there with the cheese though.

Aloha