Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 155
We were fortunate enough to snag Richard Painter while he was in town. We got to learn all about New Zealand… and it’s not just a Sauvignon Blanc podcast.
I4C19 - Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration Wrap-Up
So there we have it – another year in the books for I4C. I made it down to the School of Cool, Flights of Chardonnay, and I found lunch at Leaning Post on Saturday. The event continues to deliver a world class experience. I needed to take a few days...
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 154
Michael and André sit down with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates. Where we discuss his origin in the industry – and we discuss the origin of the swear jar.
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 153
Michael swears a lot in this podcast – we will be making a fifteen dollar donation to Brian Schmidt of Vineland estates efforts for Haiti due to this podcast. We tackle a few recent news stories around Ontario including Pelee Island, Norman Hardie, and Hundred Dollar Rosé.
Wine Review - 2017 Flat Rock Chardonnay
About a month ago I got one of the most interesting media packages from a winery in Ontario. Flat Rock Cellars sent me a small package with 3 100ml bottles of what will eventually become the 2017 Rusty Shed Chardonnay. It was interesting to get a package like this. I...
Wine Review - 2016 Southbrook Laundry Vineyard Pinot Noir
2016 Southbrook Laundry Vineyard Pinot Noir – $34.80 – ****+ – The lineup at Southbrook has been very interesting over the past few vintages with the addition of Riesling and Gamay – so this Pinot was something I was very looking forward to opening. I was not disappointed – the...
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 152
André and Michael spend the evening diving into one of the greatest wine regions on the planet – Chablis!
Wine Reviews - Organized Crime - The 2019 Lineup
It’s been a little while since I have re-proclaimed my love for Organized Crime. I have to admit that I still have dreams about the 2016 Pipe Down – it’s hard to top any bottle in Ontario in terms of quality and value across the board for a wine like...
Wine Review - 2017 Pelee Island Cabernet Franc
2017 Pelee Island Cabernet Franc – LCBO 433714 – $13.45 – ***½+ – If I had to give one criticism to this bottle it’s the packaging that is in bad need of a facelift. I have a rule in my house that I won’t cook with anything I won’t drink...
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 151
In this episode André and Michael do a brief overview of Vinho Verde. Given that the summer has really kicked in – these wines are very weather appropriate.
Wine Review - 2017 Drea’s Sauvignon Blanc
2017 Drea’s Sauvignon Blanc – (Available at Reif) – $26.70 – **** – It’s great when a wine can tell a great story. This bottle is made in memory of Karl Kaiser by his daughter Andrea. She tells the story on the bottle of her father making this wine in...
Two Guys Talking Wine - Episode 150
We sit down with Andrzej Lipinski of Big Head wines – but you will be shocked when you hear how many other wineries have had him at the helm when it comes to making their tasty wines.