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Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 266

Michael and André sit down for a long overdue in person tasting with Allison Slute. The guys have been trying to unravel the mystery of Cabernet Franc in Ontario – so what better guest at this stage of the year than Allison Slute. She runs the instagram account @cabfrancchronicles – and...

Two Guys Talking Wine - Epsiode 265

Last week Michael and André put out the call to small wineries to find out how things are going for 2021 – we are joined by Greg Wertsch from Between the lines and Jamie Quai from Quai du Vin. Two Guys Talking Wine · How Are Small Wineries Faring During...

What I Did On My Summer Vacation – and what I drank

It has been far too long since I wrote a proper update to André Wine Review. I apologize for that. I have moved from Toronto to Hamilton. As the 80x Wine Company continues to grow, it is beginning to take more of my attention. I ran two farmers markets a...

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 264

So … there has been some chatter about the 2021 Vintage. How are the courageous winemakers of Ontario faring this year. We are joined by Craig McDonald of Trius to give us an update of how things are going so far. Two Guys Talking Wine · So … Have We...

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 263

This week we take a look at some spirits that Michael has been exploring as he is working on some columns. We are joined by one of Michael’s preferred drinkers with discerning tastes Sue. We all know André enjoys spirits – but how did this tasting turn out? Two Guys...

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 262

Two Guys Talking Wine · Wines from Croatia – Episode 262 Recently Michael had an opportunity to host a lunch featuring a handful of Croatian wines. André had a chance to attend. Did they learn anything?

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 261

Two Guys Talking Wine · In Person Tastings have Resumed – Episode 261 Michael and André record an episode from the newly minted Hamilton studio. They recently had an opportunity to taste some wines in person including a tasting that was done as part of Milano Wine Week. This event...

Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 259

Two Guys Talking Wine · Michael Went To Italy And Drank A Bunch Of Wine – Episode 259 Michael decided to hop on a plane to visit Italy for a few weeks. Here is a look at what he tasted. André continues to be bombarded with knowledge and maybe this...

Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 258

Michael has been busy in Italy, and André has been busy moving. So they take some time to catch up and talk about some wines they have been enjoying. Two Guys Talking Wine · It's Almost October Time To Shoot the S*** – Episode 258

Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 257

Michael and André continue to taste with people who know much more than they do. This time they raid the cellar and open up some bottles at Vineland estates with Brian Schmidt.Food and WineWine Two Guys Talking Wine · Stump The Chump With Brian Schmidt – Episode 257

Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 256

We sit down with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates to take a look at some back vintages of his fantastic Cabernet Franc. He has long been a champion of this grape – so it’s long overdue that we sit down with him. Two Guys Talking Wine · The Ultimate Power...