Two Guys Talking Wine
Episodes
New Wines from Monte Creek - Episode 303
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Airplane Wine ... From 1983! - Episode 302
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tri...
Tasting Through Some New Wines from Culmina - Episode 301
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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/...
The Most Underrated Winemaker in Ontario - Episode 300
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Does Ontario Stack Up To Burgundy? - Episode 299
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 futur...
Stump The Chump - Episode 298
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Did André and Michael Learn Anything About Cabernet Franc? - Episode 297
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 lear...
Ontario Chardonnay - Episode 296
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
André and Michael are once again joined by Christina Campbell of girlsgonegrape.com. This time they take a look at Chardonnay across vintages 2014-20...
The Joy of BC Chardonnay with Christine Campbell - Episode 295
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Christine Campbell - Vancouver based wine writer, podcast host, and Chardonnay love. She shares her love of BC Chardonnay with the gu...
Ryan Oldridge and the wines of CREW - Episode 294
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Wine Awards Season (Episode 293)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Se...
André Went To Abruzzo - Episode 292
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
What Is The Deal With Nergonis? - Episode 291
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André recap after their missing week. They talk about the Campari Negroni product recently released at the LCBO ... and their taste in co...
THE MISSING EPISODE
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 in Montefalco - Episode 290
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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/priva...
What Is The Two Guys Talking Wine Origin Story? - Episode 289
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Caesar Day with Zirkova Vodka - Episode 288
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is Martha Stewart's Chardonnay Any Good? - Episode 287
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Michael Went To The Loire Valley - Episode 286
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
A Masterclass with Gerard Bertrand - Episode 285
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What's The Deal With Rosé - Epsiode 284
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Quick Look At BC Riesling - Episode 283
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Does Anyone Drink Gewürztraminer? - Episode 282
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Host...
Chateau De La Chaize Makes Tasty Wine - Episode 281
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
International Women's Day 2022 - With Jackson Family Wines - Episode 280
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Fresh Look at Old Riesling from Ontario - Episode 279
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
What's the deal with Riesling? - Episode 278
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ac...
with Sal D'Angelo (Episode 277) - Ontario Legacy 18
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 vini...
The New Look From Pelee Island - Episode 276
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
Can Richard Beatty Convince André and Michael to Drink Orange Wine? - Episode 275
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Bottle Shop Bonanza - Episode 274
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are now deep into the neverending pandemic. The Toronto Star recently published a piece on bottle shops ... so Michael and André thought they woul...
Let's Unpack What Trends to Expect In 2022 - Episode 273
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Are You Doing A Dry(ish) January? - Episode 272
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
Our Year End Reflection - Episode 271
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Smells Like Michael Likes Teen Spirits - Episode 270
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Stump the Chump with Sue Ann Staff - Episode 269
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Cab Franc with Sue Ann Staff - Episode 268
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 vint...
Stump the Chump Cabernet Franc Edition with Allison Slute - Episode 267
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
We Chronicle Cab Franc with Cab Franc Chronicles - Allison Slute - Episode 266
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André sit down for a long overdue in person tasting with Allison Slute. The guys have been trying to unravel the mystery of Cabernet Fran...
How Are Small Wineries Faring During The 2021 Harvest - Episode 265
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Michael and André put out the call to small wineries to find out how things are going for 2021 - we are joined by Greg Wertsch from Between...
So ... Have We Survived the 2021 Vintage? With Craig McDonald - Episode 264
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So ... there has been some chatter about the 2021 Vintage. How are the courageous winemakers of Ontario faring this year. We are joined by Craig McDon...
Sipping Spirits With Sue - Episode 263
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a look at some spirits that Michael has been exploring as he is working on some columns. We are joined by one of Michael's preferred...
Wines from Croatia - Episode 262
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Michael had an opportunity to host a lunch featuring a handful of Croatian wines. André had a chance to attend. Did they learn anything? Hos...
In Person Tastings have Resumed - Episode 261
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André record an episode from the newly minted Hamilton studio. They recently had an opportunity to taste some wines in person including a...
Michael Went To Italy And Drank A Bunch Of Wine - Episode 260
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael decided to hop on a plane to visit Italy for a few weeks. Here is a look at what he tasted. André continues to be bombarded with knowledge an...
It's Almost October Time To Shoot the S*** - Episode 259
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael has been busy in Italy, and André has been busy moving. So they take some time to catch up and talk about some wines they have been enjoying....
Stump The Chump With Brian Schmidt - Episode 258
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André continue to taste with people who know much more than they do. This time they raid the cellar and open up some bottles at Vineland ...
The Ultimate Power of Cabernet Franc - Episode 257
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates to take a look at some back vintages of his fantastic Cabernet Franc. He has long been a champion o...
Another Stump the Chump - with Derek Barnett - Episode 256
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We raid more of Michael's cellar with some of Niagara's most honed palates. This time we try to stump the chump with Derek Barnett for Meldville and K...
A Look At The Rusty Shed... The Wine... Not The Building - Episode 255
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year while we in lockdown we had a chance to speak with Flat Rock proprietor Ed Madronich about the current lineup of wines from his winery. He i...
Stump The Chump With Dave Johnson - Episode 254
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to raid the bottom of Michael's cellar. We unwrap another batch of bottles for Stump the Chump - this was recorded last month when David Joh...
What's Up At Karlo Estates And Meldville with Derek Barnett - Episode 253
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have had the chance to sit down with some great guests this summer. This week we catch up with Derek Barnett about how things are looking in Prince...
Stump The Chump With Levi de Loryn - Episode 252
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys take a dive into Michael's cellar and try to guess what the F is in their glasses. They unpack these wines with Levi De Loryn, the ...
Mary J Blige has made wine - is it any good? - Episode 251
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every summer it seems there is a new batch of celebrity wines that hit the market. We saw wines come from Post Malone, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige. ...
The 250th Episode - Now With More Bubbles!
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like the guys have reached an unlikely milestone - this is the 250th Episode of Two Guys Talking Wine. They go through a round up of bubbles ...
The Great Reopening with Dave Johnson - Episode 249
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ontario has finally hit stage 3 of reopening - but what does that mean? Are the wineries optimistic that at this stage of the summer tourism will resu...
The Rosé Report - Episode 248
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode - we feature the Rosé report. If you visit www.michaelpinkuswinereview.com you can see the full list of wines tasted by the gra...
On Seven Winery - Episode 247
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André head down to On Seven winery to sit down with proprietor Vittorio De Stefano and Peter Gamble to talk about one of the newest winer...
Stump The Chump With Shiraz Mottiar - Episode 246
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we do a special Gamay themed Stump the Chump. This is part two of our chat with Shiraz Mottiar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
The Wineries of Niagara Are Reopening - Now What? - Episode 245
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André are joined by Dan Speck of Henry of Pelham and Family Wine Merchants. Given that he runs an agency, deals with the LCBO, and a wine...
Sipping Gamay With Shiraz (of Malivoire... not the Grape) - Episode 244
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André are joined by special guest Shiraz Mottiar. They are taking a deep look at Gamay. Shiraz talks about his approach working with the ...
The First Chardonnay Podcast of 2021 - Episode 243
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André decided to connect for Chardonnay Day. André tries to talk about Chardonnay in Niagara and how it's evolved over the past decade ....
Summer Wines (Episode 242)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael and André take a look at some wines they have recently tasted. What are they looking forward to from the summer? Many many many things. Hoste...
Do We Need Police For Instagram Wine Bloggers? (Episode 241)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Michael was concerned about something he saw online. This has led to some offline discussion about how blogging is evolving on Instagram. Do...
with Dave Sheppard - (Episode 240) - Ontario Legacy 17
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a special episode where Michael and André are joined by Dave Sheppard - currently of Flat Rock, previously of Coyote's Run and Inniskillin. ...
Low Calorie Yellow Tail (no, seriously) - Episode 239
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does wine fit into diet? Last year André set out to get healthy and lost a bunch of weight - and now Michael has let us know that he has signed u...
The Cabernet Franc Chronicles with Allison Slute - Episode 238
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year it was decided that 2021 would be the year of Cabernet Franc for Two Guys Talking Wine. Michael and André both spend a fair bit of ...
Raiding The Wine Cellar Part 2 - The Ontario Bunch - Episode 237
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the Grape Guy's last tasting in his backyard Michael and André take a look at some sweet wines. Yeah - we said sweet! They have both dis...
Raiding The Wine Cellar Part 1 - International - Episode 236
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Shooting the S*** - Episode 235
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
with Dan Sullivan of Rosehall Run(Episode 234) - Ontario Legacy 17
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
San Pedro Changes the Face of Pinot Noir - Episode 233
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 proj...
Marc Pistor of Fogolar Stakes His Reputation on Cabernet Franc - Episode 232
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 chan...
Icellars in the Covid Times - Episode 231
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pandem...
Will Seven Eleven Be The First Corner Store Wine Retailers in Ontario - Episode 230
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Dry(ish) January - Episode 229
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 - an...
Wine Talks with Paul Kalemkiarian - Episode 228
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Win...
2020 Vintage Report - Lake Erie North Shore with Roberto Muscedere - Episode 227
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 va...
2020 Vintage Report - Prince Edward County Kimball Lacey - Episode 226
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
2020 Vintage Report - Niagara with Richie Roberts - Episode 225
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Trends Are Coming Up in 2021 in Ontario Wines - Episode 224
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 20...
Toronto Life Gift Guides - Episode 223
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Somehow We Survived 2020 - Episode 222
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Toussaints Chardonnay from Thomas Bachelder - Episode 221
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Bachelder joins Michael and André to taste through the Bachelder Toussaints lineup of Chardonnay. It's a pre-Christmas miracle! Hosted on Acas...
The Cab Franc Rabbit Hole (with thanks to Featherstone) - Episode 220
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Toussaints Pinot Noir from Thomas Bachelder - Episode 219
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Somm Blinders - Episode 218
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Peter Lehmann Wines - Episode 217
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Meet the Maille Mustard Sommelier - Episode 216
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What is Ontario's Grape? - Episode 215
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Henry of Pelham in Bordeaux - Episode 214
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Two Thumbs Up - October 2020 - Episode 213
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible - Is the LCBO trying to end local journalism? - Episode 212
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...
The Fumé Blanc Challenge - Episode 211
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
What's the Deal with Jalapeño Noir? - Episode 210
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The State of the Industry in September 2020 - Episode 209
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Angelo Pavan (Episode 208) - Ontario Legacy 16
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. On...
Craig McDonald and Cabernet Franc - Episode 207
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 soc...
Domaine La Decelle w/ Frederic Lavau - Episode 206
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
with David Johnson (Episode 205) - Ontario Legacy 15
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...