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 24, 2008

Micah
I have never had a Pinot Gris. Going to a wine party on Wednesday, so I’ll look for one for sure.
May 24, 2008

Rebecca
Hey Gary ~ Nice face-off! I think the Binner would be my favorite of the two… Pinot Grigio isn’t my favorite white (so many of them can be thin and lacking in the fruit department); but as it’s the season, I’ve tasted several lately. I’m going to go with the 2006 J Pinot Gris for now.
May 24, 2008

Kevin Dubuc
Hey GV,

QOTD – I’ve had one Pinot G, in my time as a legal wine drinker and that was at the first tasting I ever went to that a friend was kind enough to put on. No clue what it was, but it was definitely from Cali.
May 24, 2008

Alex L
How can you stand that stench you described on the Lis Neris?
May 24, 2008

victor
I may or may not have had some but as I drink almost
exclusively red wines I’m not sure…
May 24, 2008

Adam J
Qotd: Nothing stands out as the best one, but the Keesha- Hungry Pinot Gris brought smone recent thunder for sure. Gary, just wanted to say that I finally bought the book last night…awesome. The intro made me remember why I got interested in WLTV and really spoke both from, and to, the heart. I stumbled onto WLTV during a difficult time in my life and it has only been a blessing in a myriad of ways. Seriously- Thank you Gary, we are so lucky!
May 24, 2008

Bernie
I have not tasted a Pinot Gris (Grigio) but this has peaked my interest.
May 24, 2008

Dave from VA
QOTD: nothing special, just stuff from the store
May 24, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Nada (Have had a couple glasses but nothing to “write home about” and cannot recall the producer).

GO WINGS!!!
May 24, 2008

Keith
I’ve only had a couple P Grigios, both from Italy, both sorta cheap (inexpensive) but I thought they were way too light, almost watered down. I’d like to try the Binner.
May 24, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: I have had plenty of Pinot Gris/Grigio but I couldn’t tell you which one I liked the best. (I haven’t really been keeping track)
May 23, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD: SINEANN (Oh yes Oregan) Pinot Gris a show stopper! Please try this FAB PG.
May 23, 2008

Miguel Cavalcanti
Great show! A high-level draw is good though methinks you favored the Binner just a tad. QOTD: Klein aux Vieux Remparts Pinot Gris “Burgreben” — just AOC so not a grand cru, but at 17 bones a pretty good deal because it was outstanding with pork/ginger/cabbage/garlic/tsin-tsin potstickers. We’re also witcha on the “Izzit sweet or not?” thing. It’s not! On the other hand, it does seem just a little sweet, except when it’s not. Cali PG is all sweet, bland, no focus, but thanks to posters for the many Oregon recommendations.
May 23, 2008

vivaitalia
I’m wracking my brain but I can’t remember one that i’ve had but I for some reason feel like I did try one awhile ago and it reminded me alot of gewurtztraminer. Great episode, always nice to see both wines bringing the thunder. There seemed to be a long stretch where most of the wines on WLTV ended up sucking. I’ve heard Oregon is a great spot for pinot gris.
May 23, 2008

NathanN
I don’t think I have ever had one. I have a tough time drinking white wines because my wife doesn’t/won’t drink them.
May 23, 2008

portman
We had our first pinot gris last weekend. 2000 Trimbach Vendanges Tardives from Alsace. It was mighty delicious, and I was surprised at it’s sweetness. It was a great match for the thai take out we had.

I’ve many pinot grigios, and they have all been sharp and citrus like flavors, much drier than the pinot gris.

Mike
May 23, 2008

TommyBoBo of WI
Love the pinot gris,,,, will be in Italy in Oct and hope to explore and expand the palate!!!!
May 23, 2008

Rhonda
I have not tried a Pinot Gris, but I just bought one from Oregon tonight at Costco!
May 23, 2008

Ralph B
The Pinot which brought Thunder to my palette was :
Chateau Diana Pinot Grigio with 6% alcohol.
May 23, 2008

shw
QOTD: I’ve never had one (or at least I don’t remember having one) but I think that it could be something that I like..
May 23, 2008

Christine (cflo)
I like the Stellina di Notte (about $10 in Central Cali)…tastes like Santa Margarita which is overpriced at $20-$25.
May 23, 2008

DON D
QOTD:JEAN LUC MEYER, VIEILLES VIGNES, TOKAY-PINOT GRIS 2005, ALSACE.
May 23, 2008

Mike V
Very good head to head contest.

QOTD: My all time hands down favorite is the King Estate “Domaine” Pinot Gris (from Oregon). Well worth the few extra bones over the regular bottling and it’s Organicly grown to boot.
May 23, 2008

Migelito
Hubert beck pinot gris! from alsace! taste like smokey woods to me!
GW you honesty make my life worth living.
May 23, 2008

niklopez98
I honestly don’t think I have ever tried a pinot gris? I finally decided to start trying more white wines lately, so i guarantee next wine stop i make i’ll picking up one of these bottles!