Two Guys Talking Wine

Boscarelli - The Next Level of Nobile

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After last episode's introduction to Vino Nobile, we dive a little deeper. We taste wines from Boscarelli, and even go "outside the house". For those ...

André Gets His First Taste of Noble Wine

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, also known as Nobile ... it's Italian for Noble and so this is known as Noble wine. But what is it, what's the history, ...

Alois Lageder: The What Where & Why

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by friend of the podcast, Ofelia Bartolucci, and we discuss Michael's and her visit to Alois Lageder and Summa back in the Spr...

TerraLectae. TerraElectae. Terra ... It's Chosen Wine from Chosen Land - and It's Damn Good

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They are going to have trouble with people pronouncing it, and they know it, but Chianti Rufina producers have a gem of a wine on their hands and they...

Is that old bottle of wine in your cellar worth anything?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We get some odd questions as Canadian wine writers, many are about other Canadian wine writers: "Does Michael really hate Chardonnay?" "Does Andre rea...

They make sparkling wine in England...?

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does a bottle of British Wine sound foreign to you? We had heard good things about British Bubbles, and when given the opportunity to sit down with fo...

Two Guys Have Been Talking Wine For Ten Years

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André have been talking wine for 10 years - they take a look and reflect on what - if anything - they have learned. You can email André ...

Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 3

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA could only wish for such Madness. They do theirs in March, we do ours in October ... it's just scarier that way. It all comes down to this. Fo...

Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 2

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Sweet Sixteen over and done with, we move on to the Elite Eight. We reshuffle the deck. No one knows what wine is which. There is no picking ...

Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 1

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A boy. A dream. An adventure. An idea. They said he was crazy. They said he was nuts. They said it could not be done. The doubters were everywhere. An...

Are we all Elbows Up About Canadian Whiskey?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JP Wisers recently announced the release of a high end exclusive whiskey aged in Mizunara Oak. What the heck does a $600.00 a bottle Canadian Whiskey ...

I Think I'm Gonna Selvapiana Myself

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's right, this week we are talking with winemaker, general manager, head bottle washer (and whatever other job he has had over the years) Federico...

What Kind of Fog Is Bordeaux In?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Andre and Michael rehash an old issue, but with a new twist. This time we have parts of an interview with Marie Lefevere, owner of ...

What happens when Cabernet and Merlot make an Italian bambino?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are grapes we know and there are grape we don't; on today's podcast we explore one of the latter: Caberlot from Il Carnasciale. What is it? Wher...

What's a Bertani and How Do I Get One?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bertani has been making wine in the Veneto region of Italy since 1857. Valpolicella, Soave, Amarone, wines we've all heard about, yet the 2 Guys rarel...

Federico Graziani is making wine on an active volcano...

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federico Graziani is the owner of his eponymous winery found on Mount Etna. Etna ... is an active volcano - where some of the most interesting wines i...

Billecart Salmon and the Future of Champagne

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André continue their adventure into champagne - this time Michael caught up with Ronny Weber head of sales in Europe for Billecart Salmon...

2025 Michael Pinkus Rose Report

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André unpack what are the greatest wines in the latest edition of the Michael Pinkus Rosé Report. You can download the report here - htt...

The Best Champagne House You Probably Never Heard of ... Henri Giraud

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of André's favourite wines are the champagnes from Henri Giraud. He had an opportunity to visit the winery in Aÿ just weeks before the family ce...

The New Wines From Mouton Cadet ... Are Very Good!

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Michael and André were sent a press release from Mouton Cadet - they were less than impressed. Maybe they were being just a little bit snobby......

The Cult Wineries of Ontario ... the real ones

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André got a chance to visit some wineries in Niagara - That's right - in the same place at the same time. The visited five rows for their...

The Winery that made Michael open his Heart and his Wallet - Haut Bailly

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Haut Bailly is an iconic winery in Bordeaux run by Veronique Sanders. The delicious wines from this winery may have made Michael's wallet and heart gr...

Not All Sangiovese Is Created Equal - Especially At Il Borro

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in Tuscany, in an area called Valdarno di Sopra; don't worry, we'll cover what that is and its importance. This week we are speaking to Sal...

André has finally learned something about Tuscan Wine - from Sette Ponti!

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As long-time listeners know, Michael heads off to Tuscany every year and calls into André to report what's new in Italy's most well-known region. Thi...

BONUS - Full Dany Rolland Interview (in French)

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday you heard our commentary about a chat Michael recently had with Dany Rolland - here is the unedited french interview. Learn more here - http...

What does Dany Rolland think about the future of Bordeaux?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André have been talking about the storm brewing for years in regions that have not laid out the proper infrastucture to attract new custo...

Are Big Brands Like Wakefield Responding To The Market Quick Enough...?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

André recently had a chance to sit down with Justin Taylor of Wakefield Wines. Wakefield wines is the number two ultra-premium brand in Australia beh...

Meet The Person Trying To Get EVERYONE To Drink More Canadian Wine ...

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

***Explicit Language took place in this episode - We tried to keep it G - but this episode is definitely rated PG-13 - If a well placed F Bomb may off...

Be A Patriot - Drink Canadian Wine - The Sequel

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Liquor Boards have stripped the shelves of American Booze - Should we be celebrating this newfound patriotism? For once - André is cynical a...

The Ontario Wine Awards Are Diminishing Their Brand

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Invitation for judging the Ontario Wine Awards have been sent out - and Michael and André take some time to discuss some recent changes that have tak...

The Overlooked Wines of Umbria

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael visited Umbria in the middle of 2024 - and things are changing in a region notorious for it's dense, and tannic wines. Are we continuing to wi...

What Is It Like To Visit Premier Grand Cru Wineries In Bordeaux?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

André is doing Dry January - but we know that nobody cares about that. Michael is currently discovering Bordeaux and sipping on some of the most cove...

TASTING TOGETHER - A Visit To Lake Seneca in the Finger Lakes

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE OF TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - BUT TASTING TOGETHER - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AND HAVE A GREAT 2025!André took an April vis...

A Look at Some of the Highlights of 2024

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André spent a lot of time together in 2024. But they also enjoyed some great bottles of wine together. They do some clean-up of topics fo...

Michael and André Have Been Traveling - Portugal and Italy!

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

André took a much needed vacation to Portugal - naturally he headed to Porto and visited a few Port Houses. He also visited a couple of wineries in V...

The Best Wines For The Holidays - Toronto Life

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André have once again written the Toronto Life gift guide - here are some highlights. They also had a chance to dive into some killer bot...

Frank Family Vineyards - What's going on in Napa Valley?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This fall Michael and André got the opportunity to sit down with Leslie and Rich Frank of the Napa Valley winery that bears their name. They enjoyed ...

Wines of Greece

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with the folks from Alpha Estate and Wine Art Estate to get a crash course in Greek wines. They taste through a bunch as w...

Ed Madronich of Flat Rock convinces us to Drink Blended White

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Ed Madronich of Flat Rock Cellars. Ed invited us to visit the winery to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Twiste...

A Tasting Of The Wines Of Cyprus

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year - Episode 345 - Michael was on his way to Cyprus - and André said he wished he could taste these wines. Well - Michael came through...

An Important Message From Two Guys Talking Wine

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking a break from our regular show to make an announcement and own up to our shortcomings as voices in the wine industry. This is an unreserv...

Stump the Chump with Elisa Massi and Shiraz Mottiar

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's everyone's favourite game show ... Stump the Chump - When we recently sat down with Shiraz Mottiar and Elisa Massi to find out what's new at Mali...

What's New At Malivoire with Elisa Mazzi (and Shiraz Mottiar)

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Elisa Mazzi, the new head winemaker at Malivoire - and Shiraz Mottiar the old head winemaker. Is there a change of di...

Stump the Chump with Joel Wilcox

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's everyone's favourite game show ... Stump the Chump - This batch of wines is tasted with triple threat Joel Wilcox (4th Wall Wines owner, Agency S...

We Break the Fourth Wall with Joel Wilcox

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Wilcox is a sommelier, wine agent, and founder of Fourth Wall wines. He joins us to unpack what it's like to be all three. He has worked in some ...

The one where we taste old Pinot Noir

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael raided his cellar to decide whether or not Pinot Noir from Ontario can age. .. what did we discover here?This episode is sponsored by Los Aran...

Rosé Report - LCBO Strike - Corrections!

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We set the record straight on the sale of Chateau Des Charmes.A listener from abroad shares some thoughts on how to sell Ontario wine overseas.Michael...

Every Winery In Niagara Has Been Sold - We Think?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a bunch of news in Niagara since the guys were busy talking tequila.Le Clos Jordanne opened a physical location!Chateau des Charmes has...

All You Needed To Know About Los Arango - and More...

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 3 of 3 of Two Guys Talking Tequila mini series. Gone are the days of a shot glass - a dash of salt & wedge of lime We learned that...

From Spain to Mexico - The Story of the Founder of Los Arango

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part two of our three part mini-series. This is Two Guys Talking Tequila ... in Mexico. We sit down with the founder of Los Arango Tequila,...

Los Arango Tequila Brought Us To Mexico ...

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're doing things a little different; we're not Two Guys Talking Wine - we're Two Guys Talking Tequila ... in Mexico. We got the opportunit...

The Man Behind The Wine Lists At The Fairmont Royal York

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't we see more Ontario wine on wine lists in Toronto? We put that question to the Sommelier at the Fairmont Royal York - Steven Karataglidis. S...

A Tasting Of Naramata Bench Wines

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André taste through a lineup of wines from the Naramate Bench in British Columbia.You can learn more about the region by visiting - https...

Episode 350 - Is this a milestone?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well - Michael and André have made it - Episode 350 - They rarely take the time to mark major milestones - but this felt like it was an exception.Thi...

The History of Penfolds with Andrew Baldwin

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of André's favourite stories in the wine world is the history behind the fabled Grange from Penfolds. So when the guys had an opportunity to inte...

Jose Rallo of Donnafugata winery in Sicily

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Jose Rallo of Donnafugata winery in Sicily. Does farming organically or biodynamically really matter? What's it like to make wine nex...

Why does the LCBO suck so bad? Is Natural Wine Dead? Riesling!!!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss problems with ordering wine from the LCBO, segue into the topic of Natural wine and then Riesling comes up again.You can support Two Guys T...

Tasting Coast to Coast

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André catch up after most of 2024 apart. They taste through some wines from the east and the west coast and talk about what's on their mi...

The Wines of Cyprus

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael took the opportunity to leave the Canadian cold to visit the island of Cyprus. Nobody told André that Cyrpus is different than Cypress - and ...

Cool Climate Pinot Noir from California

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Andy Peay of his eponimous winery. They discovered the cool climate Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) at a recent Rogers an...

How Is Your Dry January Going?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

André does a blind tasting of non-alcoholic beer with Michael. They discuss dry January - and what is going on at the LCBO. You can support Two Guys ...

Cabernet Franc from the Loire with Xavier Amirault

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first show of 2024 has us speaking with a natural wine producer ... Michael and André have learned that natural wine is currently in the process ...

A Look At The End Of 2023!

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down to discuss their recent Toronto Life articles - and reflect on the year that was 2023https://torontolife.com/food/holiday-...

A Taste of Tuscany with Ruffino

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André had a chance to cook their own dinner with the fine people from Ruffino. They sit down with Beppe D'Andrea the Brand Ambassador for...

Matt Cauz and the Médoc Marathon!

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco**Every year Médoc hosts a marathon that involves a combination of long distance running ... and dri...

Visiting the Loire Valley In Search Of Cabernet Franc

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco**Michael visited some of the most well known Cabernet Franc regions in France. Chinon, Bourgueil, An...

Where In The World Is Alto Adige?

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco**André recently visited Alto Adige for their Wine Summit. His trip centered around scenic Bolzano. ...

Boekenhoutskloof Winery with Gottfried Mocke

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco**André and Michael had the opportunity to sit down with Gottfried Mocke, the Chief Winemaker at Boe...

Canadaland Episode 920 - A Wine Critic Spills All

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is also sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco**Recently André Proulx appeared on an episode of Canadaland sharing his work into the current ...

Unlock Chablis with Michael Pinkus and André Proulx - Episode 334

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This Episode is Sponsored Content thanks to Vins de Chablis****This Episode is also sponsored by Val D'Oca Prosecco** Michael and André do a quick ...

Stump The Chump With Cellartimewine and Rescuingtrappedwine - Episode 333

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were approached by a listener Myles - who wanted to free up some space in the cellar. So he brought the largest lineup of wines we have ever tasted...

The Powerful Sagrantino of Bocale - Episode 332

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Valentino Valentini of Agricola Bocale. Michael and André recently tasted through a lineup of wines in an attempt to teach And...

Let's Get Schooled on Soave and Valpolicella with PRA - Episode 331

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We woke up early in July to sit down with Diego Corradi from the Verona Mountains, and the Export Manager with Azienda Agricola Graziano Prà. We lea...

Will The Low Alcohol Pinot Grigio From Mezzacorona Be The Wine Of The Summer? - Episode 330

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Matteo Apollonio, export manager for Mezzacorona Wines. We go through the lineup including Pinot Grigio - and the low alcohol P...

André Went To Bourgogne And Learned Stuff - Episode 329

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been many jokes about Chardonnay over the years on this podcast. But André got a chance to make the pilgrimage to the mother land in Bourg...

Michael Went To Abruzzo And Drank A Ton Of Rosé - Episode 328

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So Michael and André have both been to Abruzzo. They both tried to learn something - did it finally stick? Michael is fevereshly working on his Rosé...

The Excitement of Languedoc/Loire/Provence/Roussillon - Episode 327

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael went to France - André decides (once again) to try to learn something from him. Anything that is learned is by accident. You can support Two ...

Michael went to Montefalco - Episode 326

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael recently spent some time in Italy - so André decides to try to learn something from him. Rest assured anything learned is purely by accident....

Shooting The Poop - Episode 325

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André recorded this before Michael took off to Italy and France for a month. André is getting ready to take off to Burgundy. They decide...

Eyebrow Raising Wines from Mission Hill with Winemaker Corrie Krehbiel - Episode 324

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Corrie Krehbiel the winemaker from Mission Hill. Michael recently had a chance to taste these wines at an event in Toronto. He was so...

Discovering Veneto with Gabriele Fasan of Ponte - Episode 323

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Michael and André are joined by Gabriele Fasan of Ponte. This winery has a large portfolio including more than a few bottles of Prosecco that a...

Wine Journalism in 2023 Featuring The Connected Table - Episode 322

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Melanie Young & David Ransom of the Connected Table. Longtime members of the wine community you can listen to their radio show ...

A Side By Side Look At Monte Bello and Ridge Vineyards - Episode 321

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael was kind enough to procure a bottle of 2009 Ridge Monte Bello for André this year. After enjoyin the bottle together they thought they should...

We Talk About Scoring Wines (Again) with Paul K - Episode 320

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Michael and André are joined by Paul K of the Original Wine Of The Month Club. We discuss the current state of wine journalism and how importan...

Flat Rock Nerds Out On Yeast Strains - Episode 319

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are yeast strains interesting? Michael and André unpack this question when they taste through a trio of wines from Ontario's Flat Rock Cellars. They ...

Two Guys Talking About 2023 - Episode 318

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André set the table on what to expect in the 2023 season of Two Guys Talking Wine. After taking a much needed month off to refocus. You c...

Q&A with Terry David Mulligan - Episode 317

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André run the longest running podcast based in Ontario. Terry David Mulligan has the longest running podcast about wine in Canada. They a...

André and Michael Talk About Their Toronto Life Columns - Episode 316

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André run through the highlights from their Toronto Life columns for Christmas and New Years. These columns were written after tasting th...

Would You Pay $4888.95 On A Bottle Of Gin? - Episode 315

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Jessica Chester one of the founders of Laneway Gin. We talk about some great bottles to score for the holidays - but end up taking a ...

We Finally Sit Down With The Foreign Affair Winery - Episode 314

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year Michael and André declared they were going to put Appassimento from Ontario on trial. The year got away from them - and here we are...

Stump the Chump with Ken Little - Episode 313

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by longtime listener and supporter Ken Little. When he pledged to support 2 Guys Talking Wine - I'm not sure he had this in mind. We stu...

Hey LCBO Where Is The Beaujolais Nouveau? - Episode 312

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Were you missing Beaujolais Nouveau from the shelves of the LCBO this year? What happened? We take a look at whether or not these wines were missed. H...

Zonte's Footsteps Is From Australia (With Vigneron Brad Rey) - Episode 311

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Toro...

A Chat With Marianna Velenosi - Episode 310

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Andr...

How Healthy Is The Ontario Wine Industry? - Episode 308

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today André gets Michael to flip through one of his favourite books about Ontario wine. Spectacular Wineries of Ontario was published in 2012, and wa...

Is The LCBO Killing Wine Journalism in Ontario? - Episode 309

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Michael and André Get Fancy With Cocktails - Episode 307

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dist...

Chianti Classico ... A Party In A Box - Episode 306

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Is Merlot Underrated From Ontario? - Episode 305

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 un...

The 1000 Dollar Bottle Of Wine - Episode 304

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 chan...