It has been far too long since I wrote a proper update to André Wine Review. I apologize for that. I have moved from Toronto to Hamilton. As the 80x Wine Company continues to grow, it is beginning to take more of my attention. I ran two farmers markets a...
We sit down with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates to take a look at some back vintages of his fantastic Cabernet Franc. He has long been a champion of this grape – so it’s long overdue that we sit down with him. Two Guys Talking Wine · The Ultimate Power...
I was very excited to have an opportunity to taste through the latest releases from Featherstone Winery. I know there is a level of consistency in this portfolio that should be the envy of any winery on the planet. But that doesn’t mean there is anything boring about this collection...
I still think that Rosehall Run is one of the most underrated wineries in the province. This is something I’ve said many times. The longer I continue to write about wine I am trying really hard to resist the urge to allow myself to go full snob with what I...
It has been a little while since I’ve reviewed the wines from Chateau des Charmes. So when I received the latest package it was nice to have a chance to continue to taste the quality of the higher end of the portfolio. The Old Vines Cabernet Merlot was a breath...
I recently spoke with longtime Fielding winemaker Richie Roberts to talk about the harvest conditions from 2020. Let’s face it – it’s a vintage we won’t soon forget due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That being said we had perfect growing conditions for the grapes in Niagara. What makes 2020 so...
One of the focuses for the wildly popular Two Guys Talking Wine Podcast for 2021 will be a deeper look at Cabernet Franc. There is no shortage of new wine producers popping up to deliver Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – but there seems to be a shortage of people willing...
Last summer was a challenge for all small businesses thanks to the pandemic. But for many business owners it was a period of tremendous ingenuity. How do you get your wines into the hands of people who want to try it? When you run a premium winery like Adnan and...
The latest batch of 2017’s from Kacaba continue a long string of wines that demonstrate the quality of the strange vintage. The warm dry fall wasn’t just kind to the early ripening varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay it seems across the board these wines deliver the goods. Here is...
If you haven’t had a chance to visit the new LCBO at 49 Spadina I highly recommend it. The vintages session is very well put together and rarely do I leave that store without finding something unique that isn’t available anywhere else in the city. While it would seem that...
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...
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...
