This is the first of a three part series where we sit down with Thomas Bachelder to talk about his spring release – this week we focus on Chardonnay. Two Guys Talking Wine · Thomas Bachelder and the Violette Release (Chardonnay) – Episode 190
I recently discussed this wine with Michael Pinkus during our last 2 Thumbs Up – I don’t really fair I had a fair chance to give this wine its due. Currently you can order directly from Trail Estate and have delivery of 6 bottles of more sent to you at...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Natalie Richard – Routes des Vins dans le Monde – Episode 189 We originally met Natalie walking around Saguenay dressed as the Roman goddess Venus. André got to talk with her frequently while working on her book. The finished book is an essential guide to...
It’s been a few weeks since the Finale of Picard. During the ten episode run I decided to pick up a bottle of Burgundy to enjoy with each episode. It was a nice indulgence and was something to look forward to every week. Beyond just enjoying a nice bottle of...
Two Guys Talking Wine · F*** It List Wines – Episode 188 Michael and André talk about what they drink this weekend – as they decided to dig deep in their collection. Some interesting wines were opened – what did you drink this past weekend?
On my maternal side I am a third generation Canadian. My great grand parents emigrated from Europe – my grandmother of Hungarian descent, and my grandfather of Prussian descent. In three generations I don’t speak a single damned word of Hungarian, or German – but I remember my grandfather making...
Two Guys Talking Wine · Two Thumbs Up – April 2020 – Episode 187 Welcome to your April list of what’s hot and what’s not for releases coming out. This was recorded during our last pre-quarantine podcast session – and knowing that it was going to be our last face...
How are the guys coping with Covid 19. There isn’t actually a whole lot of wine talk in this episode – but we will be back at it in the weeks to come. Wash your hands! Two Guys Talking Wine · Coping With Covid – Episode 186
Michael and André attended a dinner hosted by Wakefield wines. They took some time to explore “proper” serving temperatures. Two Guys Talking Wine · Wakefield Wine And Serving Temperatures – Episode 185
2016 Culmina R&D Red Blend – $23.00 – ***½ – Someone must have heard me thinking about this wine as I mentioned it in my review of the Culmina Malbec – and a bottle showed up the next day. The thing that’s great about the R&D blends is that they...
Welcome to our annual debrief of Michael’s trip to Italy. Where, once again, he has left André behind.
Full disclosure – this kit was sent to me – It comes from Andrew Peller Ltd. I don’t think I had given much thought to how far being a large company in the wine business can reach. So I was surprised to find out that one branch of the company...
