Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio. A Head To Head.

Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio. A Head To Head. – Episode #470

May 22, 2008

Same grape, 2 different countries, who wins this showdown?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Binner Pinot GrisAlsace Pinot Gris
2005 Lis Neris Pinot GrigioFriuli Venzia-Giulia IGT

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May 23, 2008

Paul DeRose
I really loved the ‘04 Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio.
The ‘05 was almost as good, but the ‘06 was a bit overripe
and clunky.
May 23, 2008

Anna
Favorite Pinot Gris: 2005 The Four Graces, Oregon
May 23, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: While on business in Baltimore 10+ years ago I had a fabulous meal in a little restaurant in their “Little Italy.” I had an absolutely great bottle of Italian Pinot Grigio. Unfortunately I do not remember the Label and I have yet to find one as good (as my memory).
May 23, 2008

dAve
QOTD: Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are in my frig regularly. If I try one that isn’t so good, I make it into a Sangria with a little punch of Triple Sec, Mango rum, and fruit. hmm.

Good show, Gary and Mott. You’ve had like 4 good shows in a row! Whazzupwidat?
May 23, 2008

Bernard
QOTD: Zind Humbrecht
May 23, 2008

Sixteen2nd
My wife and I really like Pinot Grigio’s but have never had a Pinot Gris.

My parents and sister are coming up for the long weekend and they are sort of wine people (or at least a lot more so than my wife and I) so maybe we will take this opportunity to try a Pinot Gris.
May 23, 2008

Bryan
really like the cloudline pinot gris from oregon!
May 23, 2008

Donna Marie
QOTD: Sineann stands out. Also liked Ponzi–that one being more Viognier-like because of the oilyness and a little heavier like a Chard.
May 23, 2008

Wanginator
Hey Gary,

Sorry to correct you on this, since you are going to Portland pretty soon, I thought I should mention this to you.

The “gon” in “Oregon” is not pronounced like “gone,” but more like the “gon” in “dragon.”

Wanginator
May 23, 2008

Pete
Have had lots of generic Italian Pinot Grigio. Love a number of Oregon Pinot Gris’ and need to check out the Austrian gris’ as well.

Recently had the Elk Cove and enjoyed it. Good everyday drinking wine is the A to Z.
May 23, 2008

Chris B
Nice show Gary!! Hope the vacation was resting..

QOTD: Never had a Pinot Grigio but if I see one at the store I will try it.
May 23, 2008

italianwinelover
Love the head to head!!!

QOTD: Haven’t really had a Pinot Grigio but I do love the Pino + Toi from Maculan-all because you showcased a Tocai Fruilano and I wanted to seek it out! Especially on a warm summer day! Will pick one up this weekend for the holiday!

Enjoy your life!!
May 23, 2008

Alanna
QOTD: I have not tried a Pinot Gris before. Def will try one tho!
May 23, 2008

alfredhayes
QOTD: I have not had one.

Love the heads up.
May 23, 2008

mary lou
Breggo Pino Gris…..delicious
May 23, 2008

Jake
I love trimbach Pinot Gris. Very crisp, easy to drink, nice balance…
Had Devinci Pinot Grigio as yesterday and was very surprised how much I liked it, pear and apple flavors, very simular to a New Zealand Sau. Blanc.
May 23, 2008

Chris Davis
I cannot recall ever having a Pinot Gris.
May 23, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Can’t remember. But the wife only drinks Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris. Why? No idea! Please try something new for God’s sake!
May 23, 2008

ChrisR
QOTD: Had mostly California Pinot Gris, and overall thought they were half-pregnant chards (Dry Valley Vineyards, Luna, etc). Can’t remember the last Italian Pinot Grigio I’ve had, and I’m DYING to try an Alsacian one after seeing your reaction to the Binner. Heck, I just flat out need to try a boatload of French wine this summer. You should do an episode with a dozen summertime French picks. That would be awesome!!!!
May 23, 2008

copper man
Never had a pinot gris.
May 23, 2008

Daniel O
QOTD: Fielding Estate Pinot Gris (Ontario, Canada)
May 23, 2008

Josh
Never had a Pinot Gris. I’m looking forward to trying one, though.

Also, Gary, I really like that the head-to-heads let you drop a little knowledge about a specific kind of wine. It’s nice to get some knowledge along with the entertainment. Thanks.
May 23, 2008

MannyPants
QOTD: Van Duzer (sp?)
May 23, 2008

M
We still don’t know what was in the pumpkin.
May 23, 2008

Dr. Dan
QOTD: I hosted a white Italian wine tasting at my house a long time ago that included several Pinot Grigios. I wasn’t that impressed with them, so I haven’t been back to try PG again. Yes, I know the mantra, that I need to keep trying them. Your descriptions of the two on the table today made me want to go back and try some.