Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 73
André couldn’t resists revisiting the Champagne flute debate. He called in a ringer as we speak with Olivier Krug (from THAT Krug). Can Michael hold his ground … and onto his Champagne flutes?
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Wine Review – Old Wines from Southbrook
I recently had a chance to speak with Barb DiGiulio of Newstalk 1010 about evidence of some very old wine being made. I confessed that old wines don’t really do it for me. I’ll admit that I find it interesting seeing how wines evolve and change with time. These are...
Wine Review – Rosehall Run Sparkling Duo
It has been a very exciting couple of years for bubbles from Prince Edward County. This year Hinterland released a new “top end” sparkling called Sacrament. Down in the south of the County stopping by Lighthall is essential when Culmination, a fantastic Blanc de Blancs is available. How could you...
Barley Wine – a wine that’s not wine
When I was approached to try out the Barley Wine from Mill Street I was intrigued. What makes this a wine? Why is it called wine? What’s going on here? When you pick up your bottle at the LCBO it will come in a very nice box. But you will...
Not Another – Not Another Turkey Post
This is not another turkey column… and it’s not “not another turkey column”. The video posted by Rick VanSickle is still one of my favorite commentaries on what to pair with Turkey. Let’s face it, Rick makes some great points. The most exciting herb or spice that sees most of...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 72
Oh I know you’re excited about this. A clip show looking at the best moments of 2017.
Wine Review – 2013 Westcott Estate Pinot Noir – 2015 Hidden Bench Riesling
2015 Hidden Bench Riesling – Vintages 183491 – $23.95 – **** – There’s something about Riesling and this time of year. I just enjoy putting it on the table next to roast chicken, paprikash, even Coq au Vin can get a nice counterpoint to it. This is bone dry with...
Wine Review – Ferox
Everyone these days seems to be enamoured with Prince Edward County. There is some fantastic, gritty winemaking taking place to the east of Toronto. There are a lot of reasons to pay attention to the County. But there is a renaissance taking place in Niagara. It started when Two Sisters...
Wine Review – Chateau des Charmes for Christmas
2016 Chateau des Charmes Barrel Fermented Chardonnay – LCBO 81653 – $14.95 – **** – This wine continues to over-deliver on price and lead the way for what is possible for entry level Chardonnay from Ontario. The wines that take place in the general list are extremely important – these...
Wine Review – A taste of BC from Mission Hill
2015 Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – $30.95 – Vintages 553321 – **** – This is a great example of BC Cabernet Sauvignon with nice rich black fruit layered over smoke. The story of this wine is one of structure and approachability. This wine is drinking great right now, with...
Wine Review – 2015 Karlo Cabernet Franc – 2016 Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling
2016 Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling – Vintages 67587 – $18.95 – **** – There is nice balance to this riesling. There is a kiss of sweetness on the finish, and it’s met with nice acidity. The sweetness is enough to really let macintosh and golden delicious apple soar on the mid...
Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 71
We know Gerard Comeau was in Ottawa in front of the supreme court… but we don’t know what the hell happened. So we called in a law talking person (Carissima Mathen, Vice Dean Faculty of Law University of Ottawa) to dumb it down for us.