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EP 470 Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio. A Head To Head.

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

Wines tasted in this episode:

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

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John__J

Qotd:Can’t pick 1 but the Lucien Albrecht Cuvee romanus is a helluva QPR. I’d pay double the price for it

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  • Jared Pondelik

    Great show Gary! Thanks so much for everything you do.

    QQTD: I have had a Pinot Grigio. I really enjoy their clean crispness. I have only had Italian Pinot, but I am really excited to try different areas.

  • Jared Pondelik

    Great show Gary! Thanks so much for everything you do.

    QQTD: I have had a Pinot Grigio. I really enjoy their clean crispness. I have only had Italian Pinot, but I am really excited to try different areas.

  • LIttle Jonny H

    A battle for the ages! Can’t France win something for a change?!?

    QOTD: The only Pinot Gris I’ve ever had was from Oregon, and I can’t even recall the name because it was Blah!

  • LIttle Jonny H

    A battle for the ages! Can’t France win something for a change?!?

    QOTD: The only Pinot Gris I’ve ever had was from Oregon, and I can’t even recall the name because it was Blah!

  • KVolk

    QOTD: Can’t remember it’s been so long….

    Where’s the wrestling move?

  • KVolk

    QOTD: Can’t remember it’s been so long….

    Where’s the wrestling move?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Haven’t had a pinot gris or pinot grigio before. great episode as always gary

  • Haven’t had a pinot gris or pinot grigio before. great episode as always gary

  • Susan

    Gary- I have tried several Pinot Grogios but they were less than memorable………………………………will try these soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

  • Susan

    Gary- I have tried several Pinot Grogios but they were less than memorable………………………………will try these soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

  • 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.

  • brent

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

  • 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.

  • brent

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • BobZ

    QOTD: WILLM Alsace Pinot Gris Reserve 2005 – sounds like it drinks like the Binner. Very nice.

  • BobZ

    QOTD: WILLM Alsace Pinot Gris Reserve 2005 – sounds like it drinks like the Binner. Very nice.

  • 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!!!

  • 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)

  • 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!!!

  • 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)

  • Sir Lurks-A-Lot

    QOTD: Nope, never had a pinot gris.

  • 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.

  • Sir Lurks-A-Lot

    QOTD: Nope, never had a pinot gris.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Anonymous

    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
    🙂

  • 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
    🙂

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • QotD: Not to my knowledge. But I don’t have the best memory when it comes to wine 🙂

  • QotD: Not to my knowledge. But I don’t have the best memory when it comes to wine 🙂

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Susan

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

  • Susan

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

  • 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.

  • */^_^*

    qotd: do not recall

    what about a bordeaux vs. a super tuscan?

  • 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.

  • */^_^\*

    qotd: do not recall

    what about a bordeaux vs. a super tuscan?

  • jason carey

    Zind Humbrecht Rangen de Thann 1999
    Also like Eyrie

  • jason carey

    Zind Humbrecht Rangen de Thann 1999
    Also like Eyrie

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