Frank Family Vineyards - What's going on in Napa Valley?

This fall Michael and André got the opportunity to sit down with Leslie and Rich Frank of the Napa Valley winery that bears their name. They enjoyed the wines so much – they needed to get in touch with Todd Graff the man behind the delicious wines in the bottle....

Miroki Tastes Her Way Through Cuba - Yes, The Food IS Good!

Tasting Together – Season 2 Episode 5 Miroki booked a last minute mini-moon with Eric, and chose to discover Cuba for the first time. While the beaches are nice, she learned of Cuba’s notorious reputation for having bad food. But is it all it seems? On one side, cigars, rum,...

Wines of Greece

Michael and André sit down with the folks from Alpha Estate and Wine Art Estate to get a crash course in greek wines. They taste through a bunch as well … https://alpha-estate.com/ https://wineartestate.com/ with thank to the Kolonaki group for providing the wines and heading down to the Hamilton studio....

Simu Liu vs. Bobba - Miroki's Wedding Food Rocked!

Tasting Together – Season 2 – Episode 4 While Miroki was busy getting married a French Canadian Startup was busy appropriating Asian culture by creating a ready to drink bubble tea. This came to light on CBC during a segment on Dragon’s Den where Canadian/Chinese actor Simu Liu raised concerns...

Ed Madronich of Flat Rock convinces us to Drink Blended White

Two Guys Talking Wine – Episode 365 Michael and André sit down with Ed Madronich of Flat Rock Cellars. Ed invited us to visit the winery to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Twisted. Michael and André were lukewarm about going down to taste this wine … Ed was undeterred. So...

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...