Podcast

How Did You Fall In Love With Cooking?

Tasting Together – Season 2 – Episode 3 André enlists some help from his friends to keep the lights on while Miroki is off getting married. They talk about Gilbert Proulx’s appearance on Wall of Chefs, their love of the original Iron Chef, and Japanese cuisine. They are joined by...

A Tasting Of The Wines Of Cyprus

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 364 Earlier this year – Episode 345 – Michael was on his way to Cyprus – and André said he wished he could taste these wines. Well – Michael came through and brought a selection to taste through. Needless to say – these wines...

An Important Message From Two Guys Talking Wine

We are taking a break from our regular show to make an announcement and own up to our shortcomings as voices in the wine industry. This is an unreserved apology to people who we have hurt and offended with our conduct and content in the past. It is not the...

The Triumph Of Mom and Pop Shops In Food and Spirits

Tasting Together Season 2 Episode 1 In this episode André take a look at the origin of the famous Panino from the Italian Star Deli in Regina. Here is the CBC story referenced in the podcast – https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4191090/regina-deli-owner-cuts-off-his-legendary-mullet-from-heck-1.4191095 Miroki visited Khoury’s Fine Wine and Spirits on her recent visit to...

Stump the Chump with Elisa Massi and Shiraz Mottiar

It’s everyone’s favourite game show … Stump the Chump – When we recently sat down with Shiraz Mottiar and Elisa Massi to find out what’s new at Malivoire – Michael couldn’t resist to torture our unsuspecting guests by lining up a Gamay themed blind tasting. You can support Two Guys...

The Great Wine Regions of Michigan (and Indiana)

Tasting Together – Season 1 – Episode 26 Miroki has been on the road recently and couldn’t resist the siren’s song of the vineyards of Indiana and Michigan. She visited – Stranger Wine Co. Modales Wines Oliver Winery & Vineyards This is the end of Season One of Tasting Together...

What's New At Malivoire with Elisa Mazzi (and Shiraz Mottiar)

Michael and André sit down with Elisa Mazzi, the new head winemaker at Malivoire – and Shiraz Mottiar the old head winemaker. Is there a change of direction? Will Malivoire become the house of Sparkling wine? This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the...

Is Chardonnay The Most Important Grape In The World?

Tasting Together – Season 1 – Episode 25 André and Miroki were guests at the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (www.coolchardonnay.org). This led André to the question ‘Is Chardonnay the most important grape in the world?’. We put this question to virtually everyone who attended the celebration… Are you surprised by...

Stump the Chump with Joel Wilcox

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 360 It’s everyone’s favourite game show … Stump the Chump – This batch of wines is tasted with triple threat Joel Wilcox (4th Wall Wines owner, Agency Salesperson, and Sommelier). Will we find a rival to the famous Kentucky wine? Tune in and find...

Con Culture - Eating from the Freezer

Tasting Together Season 1 Episode 24 Miroki has been eating and drinking her way through the American Midwest – she recently was in Indianapolis for Gen Con. How Long Is Too Long To Keep Something In Your Freezer? André has come to the realization that some of the stuff stored...

We Break the Fourth Wall with Joel Wilcox

Joel Wilcox is a sommelier, wine agent, and founder of Fourth Wall wines. He joins us to unpack what it’s like to be all three. He has worked in some of the best restaurants in Toronto – and he is now selling some of the most talked about wines in...