Pinot Grigio Is Boring. Alsace Pinot Gris Is Its Richer, Weirder French Cousin!
About this episode
This episode explores the differences between Pinot Grigio and its richer cousin, Pinot Gris from Alsace, France.
You may think you know Pinot Grigio, but do you know Pinot Gris? Pinot Gris is the same grape as Pinot Grigio, but in taste, body, and just about every other way that matters, they can feel worlds apart. And, on a very interesting side note, Pinot Gris is also a color mutation of Pinot Noir, but that’s another story. In this episode, we focus specifically on Pinot Gris from Alsace, France, a region famous for its white wines. And of all the white wines made there, Pinot Gris is one of the big...
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