I have had the opportunity to taste through some excellent wines as we head into fall. Here’s a roundup of some fun bottles to keep an eye out for at the LCBO. I think my biggest takeaway from this batch of wines is that I am going to be spending...
On Saturday the 2017 vintage of Sassicaia will be released. Given the year that we’ve had so far, I have a feeling that it won’t sit on the shelf for very long. I had the opportunity to be sent a bottle for review – because let’s face it – buying...
Two Guys Talking Wine · What is Ontario’s Grape? – Episode 215 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 real question is – Did the guys remain civil on something they are...
Late in the summer I had the opportunity to taste through the current lineup of wines from Laughing Stock. I have always been a big fan of Portfolio, and Pinot Gris is something that is always something to look forward to from BC. So here are my thoughts. 2017 Laughing...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Henry of Pelham in Bordeaux – Episode 214 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 Chombart-Speck – it is Merlot – and how does...
I am very late getting through these wines. Early in the summer I got a package of the latest lineup of wines from Ferox. The rebranded Rancourt winery has had some very interesting wines walk through their doors since Fabien and Stephanie Reis took the helm. I tasted through their...
I recently spent a much needed few days off in the county. As many of you know my day job is as a producer at Newstalk 1010. Needless to say that almost twenty years in talk radio I’ve never seen a year like this (to be fair no one is)....
Two Guys Talking Wine · Two Thumbs Up – October 2020 – Episode 213 The Old Tun 2019 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc – $12.00 (375ml) – on-lineAndré – Thumbs Up … unfiltered and with lees – I wouldn’t call this conventional in any way shape or form – but sauvignon blanc with...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Jim Murray's Whisky Bible – Is the LCBO trying to end local journalism? – Episode 212 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...
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. Two Guys Talking Wine...
View this post on Instagram Does wine need to be expensive to age it? Do you even like aged wine? How long should we cellar something? Borne out of a conversation from opening a Syrah too early, @9ouncesplease and I will be bringing a monthly LIVE to you about the...
Two Guys Talking Wine · What's the Deal with Jalapeño Noir? – Episode 210 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...
