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

Charlie Berg
Great head-to-header! QOTD: The most interesting Pinot Gris I tried was the Nobilo Icon, Marlborough NZ–it was almost peachy-orange in color, with a honey, floral nose-more like an Alsatian but with a wierd little acidic zap.
May 23, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee, “my friend”, nice episode !!

qotd: i’ve had Adelsheim, Navarro, Mueller, to name a few on da domestic
side & Zind-Humbrect, Albert Mann, Trimbach, etc. from Alsace……..
But none of ‘em have “changed my life”……… Those one’s Ya got in da
Hizzy look worth a try!!
May 23, 2008

Tim
I have never had a Pinot Gris!

New to this whole deal…
May 23, 2008

TARIK BOUSLAMA
A DRAW …WAW,BUT TO BE HONEST GARY I THINK THAT YOU WERE FAIR ,BUT ANYWAY TO ANSWEAR THE QUESTION OF THE DAY ,THE BEST PINOT GRIS I’VE HAD IS THE TRIMBACH FROM THE ALSACE ,AND ALSO ENJOY ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO VS DOMESTIC ONES JUST BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THEY’RE DRYER ,BUT I GOT TO TELL YOU THAT I HAVE A WEAKENESS FOR THE KING STATE PINOT GRIS FROM OREGAN .
May 23, 2008

Tina Smith
qotd-a couple of great Oregon Pinot Gris- Capitello and Lumos both make very exciting, clean PG’s. Perfect on warm summer days. I’ve also had some really great Alsatian PGs lately. Can’t remember the producers. Fantastic stuff!
May 23, 2008

BPlague
QOTD: I have a few on deck and will let you know.
May 23, 2008

Dom
i have only sampled a pinot gris but never had a full glass. It was at feilding estates winery in ontario canada. Jordan area right by Niagara on the lake.
May 23, 2008

Nick L
QOTD: Have had a bunch, even many good ones, but haven’t yet had one that stands out as “the best ever”.

Might pick up that Italian one from this show. Sounds decent.
May 23, 2008

lurkdawg
I think the best I’ve had was an ‘05 Weinbach. Not sure on the spelling there or which it was if there’s more than one. Are you thinking of Bananas Foster? Great fried banana dessert.
May 23, 2008

Don Reynolds
QOTD: I don’t know if I have ever had a Pinot Gris but I like Cavit Pinot Grigio
May 23, 2008

RonC
Good show.

QOTD: Tried the 2006 Nec-otium Pinot Grigio once. Didn’t like it .
May 23, 2008

Harry
Best one I’ve had so far – Goose Bay Pinot Gris 07 from new Zealand – and its even kosher! The QPR might be a little tough at around $23, but it’s a very good wine.
May 23, 2008

LudwigVan
QOTD: Best PG? Never had. All were like cheap, sour, drink along wines. I mean, they did not add to the food but were better alternatives to beer….
May 23, 2008

Eric Holm
Never had a p gris but the education shall make my pal seek this out
May 23, 2008

nick
QOTD: Elk Cove 2006 Pinot gris. rock star quality from one of my favorite Williamette Valley big names. the 05 was great to and so is the new 07.
May 23, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- Not much of a Pinot Gris drinker, but I remember having a good one it was an Italian Pinot Grigio from Luisa.
May 23, 2008

DJ
My favorite Pinot Gris is 2005 Domaine Alfred, also just had Johan Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris and it is loaded with citrus, pears and tons of acidity.
May 23, 2008

Colin
GV – Hope all is well! QOTD – A PG from Hugel
May 23, 2008

Brian V
QOTD: I have never tried a Pinot.
May 23, 2008

Garry M
Great show
I’ve only been enjoying wine for about 8 months now
and I’ve never tried a Pinot Gris.
May 23, 2008

BubbsBaria
One more I cannot believe I had left out was from Alsace; the Donines Schlumberger Pinot Gris ‘Les Princes Abbes’, also biodynamic. they are so cool they still farm with horses and hands only! Ronck on Gary V enjoy the downtime; its much deserved!
May 23, 2008

P Augustin
Never had a Pinot Gris.
May 23, 2008

BubbsBaria
All time favortie handsdown Domaine Alfred, just brilliant for an everyday favorite Montinore Estate. Both are Biodynamic too!
May 23, 2008

Juan "One" Sepulveda
I just LOVE the head to heads!
I have been enamored with Vino for the past few years and am only starting to feel a little comfortable with my wine tasting and evaluating. These episodes help me fine tune my nose and palate much better. That’s why you are the best at what you do, you know your audience.
Be blessed Brother!
May 23, 2008

JonathanE
Its always dangerous to speak in superlatives, but the 1989 Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive is far and away the best PG I have ever had. No surprise coming from one of the greatest winemakers living and a fabulous vineyard. BTW all of the 2005 ZH Pinot Gris are terrific.