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We are joined by Christine Campbell - Vancouver based wine writer, podcast host, and Chardonnay love. She shares her love of BC Chardonnay with the guys and teaches them a new hashtag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Oldrige from CREW took up the challenge when he made a fumé blanc. We catch up with him today to taste through a few of his current lineup of wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André was a judge at the Ontario Wine Awards. Michael was a judge at the All Canadian Wine Championships. How did things go down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André spent a week in Abruzzo - a region he doesn't know much about. Did he learn anything? Michael and André break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André recap after their missing week. They talk about the Campari Negroni product recently released at the LCBO ... and their taste in cocktails in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two Guys Talking Wine are taking a bit of a break as they are doing some traveling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael went to Italy ... André did not. We break down some of the wines that Michael experienced in Montefalco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André often get asked how did they meet. Here is a deep look at the origin of Michael and André's love of wine ... and tolerance of each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On May 19th it is national caesar day. Michael and André take a departure from talking about wine to talk about Vodka with CEO and Founder of Zirkova Vodka Katherine Vellinga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André got their hands on the latest wine from 19 crimes. Martha's Chard features Martha Stewart. Does this sub twenty dollar Californian Chard deliver the goods? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael has just returned from his first trip to France. What did Michael think of the land of many cheeses, bread, and butter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André had a chance to attend a masterclass with Gerard Bertrand. Thank you to Family Wine Merchants for the Invitation. We had a chance to taste through the portfolio from top to bottom, from white, to orange, to red. What were our take-aways? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André discuss - What do they look for in a good rosé? Also, what is going on in Niagara with these wines this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André take a moment to continue down the Riesling rabbit hole. This time they take a look at some Riesling from BC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
André and Michael do not talk about Gewürztraminer very often... why is that? They take a look at two bottles from Alsace and one from Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we take a look at Gamay ... but not from Ontario. We are joined by Nicolas Mielly from Chateau de la Chaize in Beaujolais. We have a chance to discuss the future of the region, the impact of Georges DuBoeuf and Nouveau. Is Beaujolais on the cusp of greatness? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André sit down with Tracey Shepos Cenami who is the Chef and Cheese Specialist for La Crema, and with Susan Lueker, winemaker responsible for Bordeaux style wines from Kendall-Jackson. We take a look at their careers - but also talk about how far things have come for women in the hospitality industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuing the discussion from last week. Michael and André take a look at some older bottles of Ontario Riesling. Are Ontario's take on this grape world class? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We taste through a trio of rieslings from Flat Rock cellars. And we also take a look at the state of Riesling in the province of Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are joined with one of the original pioneers of the Lake Erie North Shore. Sal D'Angelo was one of the early wineries to work with hybrids and vinifera in the other wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André taste through some of the new wines from Pelee Island. It has been awhile since we've done a deep look at the winery (way back in Episode 13 - https://soundcloud.com/twoguystalkingwine/061416-2guystalkinwine-pelee-island-and-lens?si=2574f813213a4d22a70082735060c720&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A few episodes ago we put the call out to our listeners. Who is a regular drinker of Orange wine? Can you explain to us the appeal. One man rose to the occasion - he is Richard Beatty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are now deep into the neverending pandemic. The Toronto Star recently published a piece on bottle shops ... so Michael and André thought they would speak to the owner of one of these shops (Archive 909 Dundas St W) in Toronto. They are joined by Josh Corea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André take turns guessing what the other one is looking forward to in the world of wine trends for 2022. Also - they unpack some trends that (they hope) are dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well, here we are, again ... in another lockdown. So what are Michael and André up to? They catch up from their break over the holidays, and they discuss what Dry(ish) January looks like to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael and André were tasked with writing the Toronto Life gift guide. This involved tasting 120some wines on a fateful Friday night. This is what happened after... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael has been working on a collection of spirits for Luxe magazine going into the Holidays. So the guys took an opportunity to sit down and taste through some of what has been sent to his house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We play André's least favourite game show - and Michael's favourite way to clean the trash out of his cellar - Stump the Chump. We sit down with Sue-Ann Staff and unpack what is sure to be a stellar lineup of wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We continue our exploration of the relationship with Cabernet Franc and Niagara. Today we sit down with Sue-Ann Staff who has made some legendary vintages of Franc at Pillitteri, Megalomaniac, and her own eponymous winery. But, who are we kidding - we just wanted to meet Brix Bravo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We once again sit down with Allison Slute of Cab Franc Chronicles fame to do a special edition of stump the chump. André and Michael taste through a few different bottles of all Franc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
