Michael in Spain (Episode 115)
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Michael and André try to dissect the difference between cool and warm climate wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We sit down to discuss wine over a couple of bottles of old Cabernet Franc from Vineland estates - we also make this our very last podcast to ever talk about wine scoring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There are some proposed changes on the table at the VQA - what will they mean - we weigh in with our opinions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We sit down again with Thomas Bachelder - we tried to get him to talk about his eponymous virtual winery - but instead we got him to sing Barbie Girl by Aqua. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We catch up with a couple of winemakers to talk a bit about what's going on for the harvest 2018 ... so far. We even get a bonus look at what's happening in British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André take a topic from our listeners. So here is Ontario Wine for Noobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael discovers some Bourbon - one of the things André likes to drink when there isn't wine in his glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We speak with Tony Aspler - the founder of the Ontario Wine Awards, and recipient of the Order of Canada. André and Michael still do not have the Order of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André had a chance to visit the Lake Erie North Shore recently. These are his exploits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André once again discuss the idea of value in wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael takes André to task for something he said on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André debrief after another great year of the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration - or as André calls it - Christmas in July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wes Lowrey may be one of the most down to earth people in the Ontario wine industry. But the kickass wines from Five Rows speak loud and proud for the Lowrey family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André is stuck in Toronto - while Michael is out in Prince Edward County judging the All Canadian Wine Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For our 100th episode we return to our humble roots - and talk about ... well what did we talk about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We sit down with one of the journalists responsible for the investigation into Norman Hardie and the allegations of sexual misconduct. We also find out what's going on in Saguenay this weekend. Today it's all about some tears and some laughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Don Triggs - of Jackson-Triggs fame... we talked about the past, but his future is also very interesting as he has recently founded Culmina wines in British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André once again sit down with David Reist from Clonakilla to get schooled in Aussie wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André sits down with Sara Triggs from Culmina to talk about this new winery that is making big noise in BC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is from a time Michael went to Portugal - and André and Michael both forgot they recorded this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André and Michael speak with Crystal Luxmore about the Wild Things festival taking place in Toronto. This beer festival will feature naturally fermented beers and wines from the Living Vine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you sick of California yet? We hope not ... because André actually spent some time in the Napa Valley and made Michael jealous for a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André and Michael sit down with some of the people visiting Toronto for the California Wine Fair. This is the second part of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André and Michael sit down with some of the people visiting Toronto for the California Wine Fair. This is the first part of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André really enjoyed County in the City this year ... what did they like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chardonnay is A-Okay in Oregon. Even Michael has to agree with this statement as we welcome Oregon winemakers and owners to Toronto with open arms and tongue a wagging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André continue their discussion with Thomas Bachelder and give into a few bottles of wine to see if they can stump him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you go from scribe to winemaker? We talk to Thomas Bachelder about the path he took to becoming one of Ontario's most celebrated winemakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.