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 22, 2008

Chris
I’ve had Pinot Gris from Oregon that wasn’t great either. It’s a conspiracy!
May 22, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
Really never had one……

Oh, while you’re on the tee shirt wearing binge…..
May 22, 2008

khan
I am new to wine, a friend turned my on to the thunder show and I admire your passion for vino. I have never had a pinot gris but would love to try some after this head to head.
May 22, 2008

jason carey
Zind Humbrecht Rangen de Thann 1999
Also like Eyrie
May 22, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: do not recall

what about a bordeaux vs. a super tuscan?
May 22, 2008

Social Project Brian
Gary, despite that you’re in a fruity mood, I’ll answer the QOTD: Best Pinot Gris I’ve had is… I haven’t had a “best” one. My sister served Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, but what’s there to say about that? Someday I’d like to try an example from Oregon or Alsace.
May 22, 2008

Susan
The best pinot gris I have had recently is the King Estate Pinot Gris, 2006, Oregon.
May 22, 2008

Rick D
I have not had one to my recollection, but I have recently added one to my cellar that I need to open soon. One of the great things about the show is it gets me psyched to try new wines.
May 22, 2008

Justin Viger
QotD: Not to my knowledge. But I don’t have the best memory when it comes to wine
May 22, 2008

ChrisH
QOTD: The last Pino Grigio I had was a 2005 Lorenzon Rive Di Giare Pinot Grigio. Didn’t care much for it but that was awhile back.
May 22, 2008

RANDI
QOTD: I have not tried many Pinot Gris..but there is one that I like very much… (Just left for 10 mins. looking for the bottle!)
Its ANCIEN / Carneros / Sangiacomo Vineyards I love the peach and honey and subtle acidity of this wine…
I think I will try the Binner
May 22, 2008

Sheina
QTD: My favorite inexpensive pinot grigio was Ecco Domani pre-2004, but the later vintages give me a headache even after just a few sips. I liked it because it was really light and fruity in the beginning but it had a real bite at the end. I have not found another that I like but I am trying.
May 22, 2008

Robert S
QOTD: 2006 King Estate – The wife is a big New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc drinker, but she loves this and I must admit that it is quite good. I bought all the had at the local World Market.
May 22, 2008

Sir Lurks-A-Lot
QOTD: Nope, never had a pinot gris.
May 22, 2008

kaybee
GV the shorter ep format is nice on occasion. Sometimes we run out of time also and it just works.

QoTd
2006 Chateau St. Michelle Pinot Gris, subtle nose, melon green apple taste, med body, good food wine.
(?) Coppola Pinot Grigio, nose light melon, soft and fruity, tast crisp green apple (paired with arugula and prosciutto salad)
May 22, 2008

DoSo
QOTD: I don’t recall ever having a Pinot Gris. Definitely gonna try one (or both) of these out… IF I CAN FIND THEM!

Another shoutout for the Broken Lizard tee!!!
May 22, 2008

BobZ
QOTD: WILLM Alsace Pinot Gris Reserve 2005 – sounds like it drinks like the Binner. Very nice.
May 22, 2008

brorjace
Well, it wasn’t straight P. Gris, but I just had a 2000 Grunspiel from Marcel Deiss, and it was incredible. Of course I think there was more Riesling and Gewurz than P. Gris.
May 22, 2008

terroirist
The last two I remember were the ever popular Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio. I don’t remember the vintage. For the QPR it does not bring the thunder.. and the Kris Pinot Grigio was a better deal price wise for the quality.. I’v never really been into this varitial, however I’ve never had one from Alsace..

aka Mike in Nebraska
May 22, 2008

brent
QOTD: Pinot gris Steinert Pfaffenheim grand cru 2004…. first experience with a real deal PG. Awesome grapefruit action!
May 22, 2008

Jim Miranda
I have not tried a pinot gris yet. I’m mostly into reds at this point but after todays show I plan to give it a whirl.
May 22, 2008

Susan
Gary- I have tried several Pinot Grogios but they were less than memorable………………………………will try these soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 22, 2008

pamon
Haven’t had a pinot gris or pinot grigio before. great episode as always gary
May 22, 2008

Badger Ann
QOTD: I’ve tried Pinot Gris from Oregon. It wasn’t very memorable. I’d be willing to try one from Alsace.

Pinot Grigio has never impressed me, to be honest. I think there are much better whites similar in weight out there – I’ll usually reach for an albarino, sauvignon blanc from NZ, or German riesling instead.
May 22, 2008

Matti
Antwerpen (Belgium) is only 400 km from the Alsace. I had some of my first wine-holidays there as a student. Many budget friendly wines. So I had a whole lot of Pinot Gris. I did not taste Trimbach or Zind Humbrecht yet but I did taste and like Kreydenweis a lot.