I really should have gotten this out before Christmas – but here we are. Now that the holidays are done and hopefully we are getting to the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic you may need a bottle or two to snag to have something to look forward...
Tasting a bunch of wines during a pandemic was hard work – but Michael and André have you covered with the best wines to enjoy over the holidays. You can see the full guides at torontolife.com
Michael and André reflect on the year that was 2020 and Two Guys Talking Wine. Thank You to everyone who took the time to listen. Especially to those of you who took the time to leave nasty comments for us on iTunes. Two Guys Talking Wine · Somehow We Survived...
This fall I had the chance to taste through the latest releases from Culmina. While this winery is more likely to be recognized for it’s Red blends. This latest batch of wines was the entire lineup of Bordeaux varieties vinified into single varietal wines. Here are some thoughts of everything...
A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit Vinho Verde – but the day I landed in Porto I had an afternoon in the beautiful city. I had two options – take a nap to get over some jet lag, or head to the port houses on the...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Somehow We Survived 2020 – Episode 222 Michael and André reflect on the year that was 2020 and Two Guys Talking Wine. Thank You to everyone who took the time to listen. Especially to those of you who took the time to leave nasty comments...
2015 Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche – Vintages 315200 – $49.95 – ****+ – The top tier sparkling wine from Henry of Pelham continues to deliver the goods. The aromas are bright citrus, apple, and rising bread. The texture on the palate is a little more rich than...
Two Guys Talking Wine · The Cab Franc Rabbit Hole (with thanks to Featherstone) – Episode 220 Since André has pulled his head out of his butt and decided to focus on things other than Chardonnay, Michael has used this opportunity to line up a rare vertical of older bottles...
Thomas Bachelder has just released his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 2018. He joins André and Michael to go over the wines. These wines are selling out quickly – so make sure you head to bachelderniagara.com to grab yours. Two Guys Talking Wine · The Toussaints Pinot Noir from Thomas...
2017 Flat Rock Gravity – LCBO 1560 – $34.95 – ****½ – Gravity is one of those wines that I always look forward to tasting. But I was not expecting to be speechless when I live tasted this wine on a recent podcast. The depth of this wine the moment...
I have been very lucky to be able to take part in some virtual tastings throughout the pandemic. My favourite one took place in October when I had the opportunity to taste the Double Diamond wines from Schrader. Double Diamond is the “entry level” to Schrader, but frankly these wines...
Earlier in the fall I had the Foreign Affair pop up in my instagram feed. Their labels have seen a facelift. It’s been awhile since I’ve tasted through the wines from the Foreign Affair. The winery was acquired by Corby a few years ago. I think it’s normal for people...
