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It has been awhile since we've raided Michael's cellar ... It has also been awhile since the guys were able to get together face to face. This podcast was recorded at the Grape Guys backyard following the COVID-19 guidelines. Did we find any gems from the cellar? Or was it a bucket of bombs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André talk about some wines that they have been sipping on lately. The Grape Guy teases that he is currently working on his 2021 Rosé round up - and André is still spending way too much money on wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest instalment of the legacy series takes us to Prince Edward County (finally). We are joined by Dan Sullivan the winemaker at Rosehall Run to talk about the origin of this winery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tayu is a stellar Pinot Noir that has reached the Ontario market. Michael and André sit down with Viviana Navarrete who has been working on this project. The grapes used in this bottle of wine were farmed by indigenous people to the region in Chile. We take a look at how it all came together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As André and Michael continue to unpack Cabernet Franc they turn their attention to Fogolar. If you're not familiar with Marc Pistor - there's a chance you will be very soon. His virtual label has its focus on Cabernet Franc and Riesling. In this episode we focus on the former. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Much of Ontario spent most of the past four months under lockdown. This has been a challenge for the hospitality industry across the board. The pandemic has brought about some creative ways to find a way to survive - perhaps none more than the pivot from Icellars. Adnan Icel joins Michel and André to talk about tiny bottles of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This past week Seven Eleven applied for 61 licenses to serve alcohol on their premises. The knee jerk reaction from many people has been immediately to condemn this move. But is there more to this situation than meets the eye? André and Michael unpack this issue. (And maybe it's the COVID fatique setting in - but one of the guys has some choice words for Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This past month one of the guys attempted to do a Dry January... how did it go? Michael and André sit down to talk about the first month of 2021 - and possibly the second one too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a crossover episode - but don't worry we don't have Scrappy Doo or the Great Gazoo on deck. We are joined by Paul Kalemkiarian the host of Wine Talks in California. He runs one of the oldest wine clubs in the United States. We sit down with him to chat about what's going on with wine and covid north and south of the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What was the 2020 summer like in the Lake Erie North Shore? Roberto Muscedere works with his eponymous winery and they make some fantastic Bordeaux varietals. He joins Michael and André to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we take a look at Prince Edward County. Was the harvest as good in the County as it was in Niagara? We reach out to Kimball Lacey of Lacey Estates to see how things went during the 2020 summer we will never forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the dumpster fire that was 2020 firmly in our rear view mirror we decided to take a look at one of the high points - the growing seasons. Richie Roberts is the long time winemaker from Fielding and he joins André and Michael to talk about the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André go over a list of what is trendy in Ontario Wines right now. What do they want to see more of - and what do they want to stay in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tasting a bunch of wines during a pandemic was hard work - but Michael and André have you covered with the best wines to enjoy over the holidays. You can see the full guides at torontolife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André reflect on the year that was 2020 and Two Guys Talking Wine. Thank You to everyone who took the time to listen. Especially to those of you who took the time to leave nasty comments for us on iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Bachelder joins Michael and André to taste through the Bachelder Toussaints lineup of Chardonnay. It's a pre-Christmas miracle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Since André has pulled his head out of his butt and decided to focus on things other than Chardonnay, Michael has used this opportunity to line up a rare vertical of older bottles from cool vintages thanks to Featherstone. This is another good look at Cabernet Franc. (socially distanced - freezing our butts off on the patio) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Bachelder has just released his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 2018. He joins André and Michael to go over the wines. These wines are selling out quickly - so make sure you head to bachelderniagara.com to grab yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We don't usually do paid content - but as we've mentioned it does cost a little bit of money to keep the podcast. So we had the opportunity to play the new card game from Somm Blinders. On a cold day in November we were joined by Krystina Roman, a certified sommelier to play through the game.You can pick up your decks at www.blindersgame.com and use the promo code 2GTW to get 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Michael and André (virtually) head to the Barossa Valley to talk about the wines of Peter Lehmann. They are joined by chief winemaker Nigel Westblade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The writing was on the wall earlier this summer that overseas trips aren't going to happen. We were approached by Maille - the mustard folks - with an interesting concept that cuisine is a way to travel the world without leaving your house. Harry Lalousis is the world's only Mustard Sommelier and he joins Michael and André to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast was fueled by a recent discussion that took place in the Ontario Wine Chat Facebook group. André managed to push Michael's buttons. The real question is - Did the guys remain civil on something they are so passionate about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Speck of Henry of Pelham joins the guys to talk about a new project (another one) from the Speck Brothers. Cave Mystère is the newest label from Chombart-Speck - it is Merlot - and how does it taste? Michael and André find out ... oh and they manage to end up talking about Baco as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go through some wines to see what's good and we talk about bottle shops being made permanent in Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André talk about Jim Murray's Whisky Bible and how to think before you speak... or write. We also talk about how the LCBO is trying to crush local wine writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Way back in August 2018 - André issued a challenge to the wineries of the Lake Erie North Shore. Ryan Oldridge of CREW winery took up the challenge. How did it turn out? Oh - and a follow up to the Taco Bell wine last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André connect with winemaker Rob Power of Queenston Mile to talk about Jalapeño Noir - the lastest wine to come from the Niagara on the Lake Winery in partnership with Taco Bell. This wine sold out in 11 minutes when it went on sale last week. But, the real question, Was it any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is going on in Niagara given the current landscape? Will we see wineries closing their doors amid Covid-19? Are Canadian wineries about to be hit with even more taxes? Michael and André sit down with Allan Schmidt of Vineland Estates to discuss what is going on in Niagara right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We spoke with Len Pennachetti back in Episode 32 - so we figured it's about time we speak to longtime head winemaker with Cave Spring Angelo Pavan. Once again we take a look at the house that Riesling built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Be warned André's language is a little saltier than normal in this podcast - because once again - Michael has invited a high profile guest to his socially distanced garage - and André is not there. Craig McDonald of Trius joins us to talk about all things Cabernet Franc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
