Two Guys Talking Wine

Zonte's Footsteps is a label that stands out on the shelves of your local wine shop. André and Michael both included one of their wines in their Toronto Life column in 2021. They had an opportunity to sit down with Brad Rey of this winery to catch up their wines - and a bit about the state of Australian wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André has admitted that Italy is his blind spot in wine knowledge. However Michael and André have the opportunity to unpack some more from what André learned in Abruzzo. They sit down with Marianna Velenosi from her eponymous winery and talk about "Super Marche" - Will Montepulciano make great dance partners with Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Today André gets Michael to flip through one of his favourite books about Ontario wine. Spectacular Wineries of Ontario was published in 2012, and was put together by photographer Steven Elphick. How many of these wineries are still in existence after ten years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been many changes taking place at how journalists can access product during the pandemic. There have also been some changes about how some journalists behave during the pandemic. However, is the LCBO actively trying to kill local wine journalistm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André and Michael have both mentioned that they find cocktails too fussy to make. They got a package featuring fancy mixes and gins from Laneway Distillers and Slurp. What did they think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learn that André still doesn't know much about Italian wine. Michael still can't pronounce things in other languages. We also take a look at what might happen when you have a trio of wines ready to drink being sold in one box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André and Michael have spent quite a bit of time talking about Gamay, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc on this podcast. But have they been unfairly overlooking Merlot? Michael digs a handful of bottles from his cellar from the hot 2010 and 2012 vintages to take a look at in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael was at a Wakefield tasting recently - he had a chance to taste through some of their top tier wines. Has his mood on expensive wines been changed by this tasting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with the general manager of Monte Creek, Erik Fisher. They get a bit of a crash course on the Thompson Valley in British Columbia - did the guys get into these wines? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André was recently gifted some wines from 1983. These were wines that were served on Pacific Western Airlines, as well as Air Canada. Including a trio of Canadian wines that pre-date VQA were any of these wines drinkable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André taste through some of the new Red Wines from Culmina. This was done live to tape - how did this go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our 300th episode we discuss who André thinks is the most underrated winemaker in Ontario - Michael disagrees with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode Michael and André unpack a recent visit to Burgundy. We talk about where Ontario is situated in the market - and what the future holds for the province. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down for their favourite game - Stump the Chump. What bottles climbed their way out of Michael's cellar? We are joined today by Jordan Armitage (@rescuingtrappedwine) and Christine Campbell (@girlsgograpedotcom). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael went to the loire valley earlier this year - André went in July. Both were hoping for some more insight on Cabernet Franc. What did they learn? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André and Michael are once again joined by Christina Campbell of girlsgonegrape.com. This time they take a look at Chardonnay across vintages 2014-2018 in Ontario. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.