Two Guys Talking Wine

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.

We go international to find out what's going on in France right now. Make sure you grab a bottle of Domaine La Decelle (available the LCBO now) to sip on while you listen to Michael and André sit down with Frederic Lavau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we try something new. In the age of social distancing we have created a new format where Michael is able to have someone in his open air garage sit 6 ft away from him between a microphone. We are very pleased to have the Ontario Wine Awards 2019 Winemaker of the Year David Johnson of Featherstone to tell us about the journey from gravy maker to wine maker. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

How do you run a wine competition during a pandemic? What is it like to be a judge during a pandemic? The guys sit down with Bev Carnahan to talk about the All Canadian Wine Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down for what is basically another free therapy session with each other. They talk about what's going on with them and how COVID is affecting the wine industry - I think. This one gets a little rambly so buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André and Michael have a chance to chat with Nicolas Potel of Maison de Bellene. They wanted to talk about some very interesting old wines that have made their way onto the market in Ontario... but they got into discussions about so much more than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk of Leaning Post wines. They talk about the origin of the winery - and they taste (surprise, surprise) Chardonnay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast to date. This is our 200th episode! Doesn't time fly when you're having a good time? Appropriately enough André forces Michael to talk about Chardonnay for the 100th time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final podcast where we tasted through the Bachelder Violette Release we look at Pinot Noir. This is the third part of our series with Thomas - we hope you enjoyed them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the wineries have re-opened why not check out one of the new guys on the block? If you've heard this podcast before you know that we're fans of Kevin Panagapka and 2027 Cellars. We taste through some of the new wines in the portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with Steve Byfield of Nyarai Cellars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André and Michael sit down with Ed Madronich of Flat Rock Cellars to talk about one of the "special projects" available to consumers right now. They take a look at two wines made the same way - with only the yeast being different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with Grant and Casey to rock through the lineup of Chardonnay available at the winery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of a three part series of chats with Thomas Bachelder we talk about Gamay being released under the Bachelder umbrella. Michael was very excited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with Carolyn and Casey from Westcott to taste through the current line up of Pinot Noir. Find out which babies are loved more (like children - there really is a favourite). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André catch up on what they've been drinking. They also spend a large amount of time talking about haircuts - for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recorded this a few weeks ago - but it's always nice to be reminded of the joys of Port. We sat down (virtually) with Lindsay Groves and a bunch of mason jars to talk about about Taylor Fladgate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first of a three part series where we sit down with Thomas Bachelder to talk about his spring release - this week we focus on Chardonnay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We originally met Natalie walking around Saguenay dressed as the Roman goddess Venus. André got to talk with her frequently while working on her book. The finished book is an essential guide to travel the world finding the best ways to explore wine regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André talk about what they drink this weekend - as they decided to dig deep in their collection. Some interesting wines were opened - what did you drink this past weekend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.