I had to take one day in wine country this summer that didn’t involve doing deliveries for the 80x Wine Company. It had been awhile since I’ve seen Derek Barnett. We had a chance to taste outside at Legends Estate Winery and while this year has been hard on everyone...
I hope you had a chance to listen to the recent episode of Two Guys Talking Wine to listen to our chat with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk of Leaning Post. It is inspiring to hear about the origin story of one of my favourite Niagara wineries. But here are some...
Two Guys Talking Wine · The State of the Industry in September 2020 – Episode 209 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 even more taxes? Michael and André sit...
Two Guys Talking Wine · with Angelo Pavan (Episode 208) – Ontario Legacy 16 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. Once again we take a look at the house...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Craig McDonald and Cabernet Franc – Episode 207 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 socially distanced garage – and André is not there. Craig...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Domaine La Decelle w/ Frederic Lavau – Episode 206 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 on while you listen to Michael and...
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...
