I have to admit, I am surprised that we haven’t seen more craft cideries pop up in the province. One of my close friends is from Normandy, and every chance he can a funky bottle of French cider is opened at my house. I look forward to getting into one...
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...
Two Guys Talking Wine · How to Run a Wine Competition during a Pandemic – Episode 204 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...
While I’ve been focusing on more long form content on this site. I had to get the word out about this stunning bottle of Chardonnay from Henry of Pelham. 2018 Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay – Vintages 616466 – $29.95 – ****+ – The thing about Henry of...
A couple weeks ago I was quite publicly depressed about missing I4C this year. But it was thrilling to see all my fellow chardonnay fans holding their own private, socially distanced celebrations. There were so many pictures on instagram from past celebrations. The I4C itself hosted a wonderful morning session...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Covid Chronicles Chapter 745 – Episode 203 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...
One of the highlights of my summer so far was sitting down with Kevin Panagapka to taste through the wines for my podcast. I vividly remember tasting my first Chardonnay from him – it was at one of the media tastings hosted by the LCBO. But it was stunning –...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Nicolas Potel from Burgundy – Episode 202 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...
It’s been a little while since I’ve been to Adamo estates – but I think about their wines often. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the winery it’s definitely worth the visit. As someone who frequently visits Niagara and Prince Edward County – it’s hard to imagine planning...
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. Two Guys Talking Wine · The Origin Story of Leaning Post – Episode 201
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. Two Guys Talking Wine · Chardonnay Manifesto – Episode 200
We’re getting close to what would have been I4C 2020 – the tenth installment of my Christmas in July. While I’m sad to be missing it this year. I thought I would take this opportunity to write my own ode to Chardonnay. I think for many people when you open...
