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 also go on a “tangerine” … and while you will hear Andre’s voice in this podcast it’s because we recorded this one late in...
I took some time in early December to stock up on some bottles to get me through the holidays. I made a visit to Flat Rock to see what’s new. The bottles from this winery were a clear highlight from this year. So I was excited to see what was...
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 trade with 3 wineries and has her own vineyard … how she found the time to sit and chat we don’t know but...
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 to the new winemaker of 16 Mile Cellar, Morgan Juniper, to find out her vision for the winery and why she came back...
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. Today we talk with Britnie Bazylewski of Creekside / Queenston MIle and Rood Apples Cider
André and Michael sit down with Penelope Irving to talk about André’s favorite wine and food pairing – Fried Chicken and Icewine.
2013 Featherstone Cuvée Joy – $34.95 – Vintages 310334 (Dec 2018) – **** – I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this wine. I have said it once, and I’ll say it again – Joy is one of the most underrated wines in the province, and everyone should be...
Adamo Estates is a beautiful new winery located near Orangeville. It is the only winery located in the area – but I was excited to make the trip out there when I was invited to check out the winery. I’ll be honest – I was anticipating sitting down with talented...
Michael has gone to Portugal – he has left André at home.
2013 Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche – Vintages 315200 – $44.95 – ****½ – Simply put, this continues to be one of the best sparkling wines on the market in Ontario. It can hold its own against similarly priced Champagne. A little restraint in this bottle offers bright...
2014 Hinterland Blanc de Blanc – $43.00 – Winery Only – ****½ – I know “Les Etoiles” is the cornerstone of the portfolio for Hinterland – but the Blanc de Blanc is something that I treasure when I get my hands on a bottle. This wine always sells out quick...
Michael and André talk about Champagne, and when is the best time to drink it.
