Two Guys Talking Wine

How to Run a Wine Competition during a Pandemic - Episode 204

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Covid Chronicles Chapter 745 - Episode 203

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 COVI...

Nicolas Potel from Burgundy - Episode 202

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Origin Story of Leaning Post - Episode 201

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, su...

Chardonnay Manifesto - Episode 200

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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? Appropriate...

Thomas Bachelder makes good Pinot Noir - Episode 199

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 - ...

2027 Cellars has a Retail Store - Episode 198

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kev...

In Conversation with Steve Byfield of Nyarai Cellars - Episode 197

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ed Madronich - Nature vs. Nurture - Episode 196

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Westcott Experience ... Chardonnay All Day! - Episode 195

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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/priv...

The Gamay-zing addition to the Bachelder Family - Episode 194

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Westcott Experience ... The Pinot Noir Edition - Episode 193

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Do we even know what is going on anymore? - Episode 192

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Talking Taylor Fladgate Ports - Episode 191

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Thomas Bachelder and the Violette Release (Chardonnay) - Episode 190

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Natalie Richard - Routes des Vins dans le Monde - Episode 189

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

F*** It List Wines - Episode 188

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André talk about what they drink this weekend - as they decided to dig deep in their collection. Some interesting wines were opened - wha...

Two Thumbs Up - April 2020 - Episode 187

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to your April list of what's hot and what's not for releases coming out. This was recorded during our last pre-quarantine podcast session - an...

Coping With Covid - Episode 186

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are the guys coping with Covid 19. There isn't actually a whole lot of wine talk in this episode - but we will be back at it in the weeks to come....

Wakefield Wine And Serving Temperatures - Episode 185

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André attended a dinner hosted by Wakefield wines. They took some time to explore "proper" serving temperatures. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Michael In Italy 2020 - Episode 184

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our annual debrief of Michael's trip to Italy. Where, once again, he has left André behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Vignobles Larose - Episode 183

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael is now back from Italy. We have decided in spite of COVID-19 the show will go on - hopefully this will help distract a little bit about what's...

Bordeaux 101 - Episode 182

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's early in the year so naturally Michael has left André in North America by himself. Michael is in Italy - so naturally he thought this would be a...

Old Chile and Star Trek: Picard - Episode 181

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Old Chilean and Star Trek: Picard are what the guys tackle as Michael raids his cellar again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

They make wine in China? - Episode 180

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

They make wine in China? Is it any good? While Michael is still gallivanting around Tuscany - André sits down with Lenz Moser and Andrew Von Teichman...

Bourgogne 101 - Episode 179

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's early in the year so naturally Michael has left André in North America by himself. Michael is in Italy - so naturally he thought this would be a...

250 Dollar Wine Cellar - Episode 178

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André take a question from the audience as they tackle the question - how do you start a wine collection with $250? Hosted on Acast. See ...

Thumbs Up - February 2020 - Episode 177

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The guys take a look at the latest batch of wines and score them only with their thumbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Favourite Holiday Wines - Episode 176

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André lament the end of the holiday season by talking about some of their favourite wines from over the past month. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Icewine Gala - Sparkle and Ice - Episode 175

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André took a bit of time to check out the Sparkle and Ice gala in Niagara on the Lake. André checked out the Icewine Gala in Niagara Fal...

Stump The Chump with Farrah Felten-Jolley - Episode 174

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode of our very popular Stump the Chump. This time we head south of the border with friend- of-the-podcast Farrah Felten-Jol...

The Exciting Conclusion of Old Wines - Episode 173

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And now the exciting conclusion of old wines. When our heroes left off André was heading to his cellar to open up a bottle of Chateau La Confession.....

Merry Christmas & Thank Yous - Episode 172

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our last podcast of 2019. Michael and André take a moment to reflect on their year tasting wine say a number of thank yous and oh, they also emp...

Another One About Old Wine ... I guess? - Episode 171

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the last times the guys get together for 2019 - somehow the conversation ended up on the topic of Old Wine. At least they didn't talk abou...

Two Thumbs Up - December 2019 - Episode 170

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André are about to revolutionize wine scoring. The 96pt scores are in the past - experience everything you need to know from our Two Thum...

Rhone Valley Wines - Episode 169

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael forced André to wake up to speak to someone in France about the Rhone Valley. Truthfully it wasn't that difficult - we're both fans of the wi...

Are food and wine pairings BS? - Episode 168

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael are talking about food and wine pairings. They have both come to a very specific realization about these marriages of cuisine and b...

Stump The Chump - Matt Cauz - Episode 167

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with sommelier and broadcaster Matt Cauz to taste through a bunch of wines that have crawled their way out of the cellar. ...

The new VQA is ridiculous - Episode 166

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down to go over a few topics - but we kick things off with thoughts on the new VQA logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

André went to the Languedoc - Episode 165

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André visited the Languedoc earlier in October and found some tasty wines. He also learned a few things about the "natural" wine movement. Hosted on ...

Chris Jackson And Sustainability - Episode 164

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember a little while back Miguel Torres was talking to Michael and André about sustainability. He suggested they follow up with Chris Jack...

Another round of stump the chump with Thomas Bachelder - Episode 163

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take on another 6 bottles of wine blind with friend of the podcast Thomas Bachelder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Klinker Brick - Episode 162

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by friend of the podcast Farrah Felton Jolley to talk about what's new at Klinker Brick in Lodi, California. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Old Cabernet Sauvignon with Thomas Bachelder - Episode 161

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Bachelder sits down with Michael and André to school them on old Cabernet Sauvignon... at this point he's hijacked the podcast... but they don...

Stump the Chump with Brian Schmidt (Episode 160)

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another popular episode of stump the chump - we sat down with Brian Schmidt to taste through some old bottles of wine. Hosted on Acast. ...

Washington Wine Country with Doug Marshall - Episode 159

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Doug Marshall of Washington Wines to talk about value and what's going on in the state. We also talk about why you should visit Washi...

The Good The Bad And The Ugly (Episode 158)

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André dive into their experience visiting wine country this summer - make that wine countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Big news from Thomas Bachelder (Episode 157)

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Thomas Bachelder for our annual podcast session. There really isn't much to say here - but if you're a fan of his wines you NEED to l...

Old Gamay (Episode 156)

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André at the end of a marathon recording session decided to crack open some older bottles of Ontario Gamay. Did these age well? Hosted on...

with Richard Painter of Te Awa New Zealand (Episode 155)

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We were fortunate enough to snag Richard Painter while he was in town. We got to learn all about New Zealand... and it's not just a Sauvignon Blanc po...

with Brian Schmidt (Episode 154) - Ontario Legacy 14

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates. Where we discuss his origin in the industry - and we discuss the origin of the swe...

Chablis - The Wine Region Michael Loves Best (Episode 152)

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael spend the evening diving into one of the greatest wine regions on the planet - Chablis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

A brief overview of Vinho Verde (Episode 151)

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode André and Michael do a brief overview of Vinho Verde. Given that the summer has really kicked in - these wines are very weather appro...

with Andrzej Lipinski (Episode 150) - Ontario Legacy 13

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Andrzej Lipinski of Big Head wines - but you will be shocked when you hear how many other wineries have had him at the helm when it c...

Preview of #I4C19 (Episode 149)

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André catch up with Magdalena Kaiser to find out what's going on at I4C for 2019! It's the 9th edition of the fantastic festival - and we...

Marcelo Papa - Concha y Toro (Episode 148)

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André sits down with Marcelo Papa of Concha Y Toro to talk about Marques de Casa Concha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Canadian Wine Championship/Ontario Wine Awards 2019 (Episode 147)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael was a judge at the All Canadian Wine Championships - We sit down with Michael and some of the judges - André was a judge at the Ontario Wine ...

Le Clos Jordanne Returns (Episode 146)

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Le Clos Jordanne is making a comeback - we speak with Thomas Bachelder about his new old project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Roberto Pighin (Episode 145)

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael was busy globetrotting - so André took the opportunity to sit down with Roberto Pighin of his eponymous winery to talk about what's going on ...

Miguel Torres on Sustainability (Episode 144)

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Miguel Torres to taste the Anthology release of wines - these are available through Galleon. Naturally we enjoyed dri...

California Wine Fair 2019 (Episode 143)

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to both André and Michael fangirl out about some of their favorite wineries at the California Wine Fair this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

New Zealand Pure Discovery 2019 (Episode 142)

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of our minds was completely blown at the New Zealand wine fair in Toronto this year. You'll never guess who... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

CVNE or is it CUNE? (Episode 141)

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Larrea got off the plane and came straight to the Toronto studio to talk about her fantastic wines that will be coming out in vintages shortly. ...

Kelly Mason interviews Michael Pinkus (Episode 140)

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So it turns out the winemakers want to know how the mind of a wine writer works - Kelly Mason sits down with Michael Pinkus to figure out what makes h...

The 100 Dollar Bottle of Wine (Episode 139)

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André recently purchased a bottle of wine for $129 dollars - Michael said there is no bottle of wine worth this hefty sum. André also recently tried...

Will Roman from Rosewood (Episode 138)

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André sit down with Will Roman from Rosewood - the portfolio has made some significant changes since hiring winemaker Ryan Corrigan so we...

Michael went to Washington State (Episode 137)

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael went to Washington State - André stayed home - but Michael did bring a special bottle to share while we recorded this episode. Hosted on Acas...

2019 Cuvee Recap Extravaganza!!! (Episode 136)

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael recap their favorite wines of Cuvee, and got a chance to speak a bunch of winemakers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Old Riesling... again (Episode 135)

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's always fun when Michael raids his wine cellar. Now that his lovely wife doesn't enjoy Riesling - André gets to reap the spoils. We taste through...

Bellenda Prosecco (Episode 134)

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André sat down with Umberto Cosmo of Bellenda Prosecco. Michael was absent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stump The Chump with Penelope Irving (Episode 133)

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember Penelope Irving, of Family Wine Merchants from our Fried Chicken and Icewine episode. But we also opened some bottles that Michael wr...

Stemware - again... (Episode 132)

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael has a bee in his bonnet about the stemware at a recent wine event. André thinks he's being a big baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Don Melchor (Episode 131)

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael sit down with Winemaker Isabel Mitarakis of Don Melchor at the Foxley on Ossington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

20 Dollar Wine (Episode 130)

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael muse about twenty dollar bottles of wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André went to Europe (Episode 129)

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ok - this podcast is a little gratuitous - but Michael let André brag a bit about his trip to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Shooting the S*** - 2019 Edition (Episode 128)

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After disappearing for a month - Michael and André have a lot of nonsense to get caught up on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Talking to Andre in Chile (Episode 127)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's been more than a month since we've heard from Andre but he's back ... sort of ... Michael catches up with him while he is still in Chile to discu...

VQA - Following Up (Episode 126)

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and Andre revisit the topic of changes to the VQA for one specific purpose - to taste a non-vintage, multi-vintage blend ... but then they als...

with Kelly Mason (Episode 125)

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One more time ... Andre is still away so Michael fills the chair this week with the accomplished and very busy winemaker Kelly Mason, who plies her tr...

with Morgan J of 16 Mile Cellar (Episode 124)

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The cat (Andre) is still away and Michael brings in yet another mouse to the studio to chat about Ontario wine: this week Michael gives second chair ...

with Britnie B of Creekside (Episode 123)

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Andre away on his month-long vacay Michael takes over and brings in the first of a string of women making a mark on the Ontario wine industry. To...

Icewine And Fried Chicken (Episode 122)

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

André and Michael sit down with Penelope Irving to talk about André's favorite wine and food pairing - Fried Chicken and Icewine. Hosted on Acast. S...

Michael is in Dao (Episode 121)

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael has gone to Portugal - he has left André at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champagne Feuillatte (Episode 120)

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André talk about Champagne, and when is the best time to drink it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions from a Listener - (Episode 119)

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Festival des Vins de Saguenay Part 2 - (Episode 118)

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André visited Saguenay once again to check out the Festival des Vins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festival des Vins de Saguenay Part 1 - (Episode 117)

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André visited Saguenay once again to check out the Festival des Vins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stump The Chump 2 (Episode 116)

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We go through another round of stump the chump - with Thomas Bachelder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael in Spain (Episode 115)

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Warm Climate Vs Cool Climate (Episode 114)

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André try to dissect the difference between cool and warm climate wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old Cab Franc From Vineland - (Episode 113)

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down to discuss wine over a couple of bottles of old Cabernet Franc from Vineland estates - we also make this our very last podcast to ever tal...

Proposed VQA Changes, Our Take - (Episode 112)

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are some proposed changes on the table at the VQA - what will they mean - we weigh in with our opinions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

The Life and Times of Thomas Bachelder Part 2 - (Episode 111)

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down again with Thomas Bachelder - we tried to get him to talk about his eponymous virtual winery - but instead we got him to sing Barbie Girl ...

Harvest Report 2018 with Brian Schmidt and Craig McDonald (episode 110)

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with a couple of winemakers to talk a bit about what's going on for the harvest 2018 ... so far. We even get a bonus look at what's happen...

Ontario Wine For Noobs (Episode 109)

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André take a topic from our listeners. So here is Ontario Wine for Noobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adventures in Bourbon (Episode 108)

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael discovers some Bourbon - one of the things André likes to drink when there isn't wine in his glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

with Tony Aspler (Episode 107) - Ontario Legacy 12

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with Tony Aspler - the founder of the Ontario Wine Awards, and recipient of the Order of Canada. André and Michael still do not have the Ord...

The Return of the Lake Erie North Shore (Episode 106)

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

André had a chance to visit the Lake Erie North Shore recently. These are his exploits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Value In Pricing (Episode 105)

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and André once again discuss the idea of value in wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buck a Beer... for real(Episode 104)

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael takes André to task for something he said on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.