Two Guys Talking Wine

Michael and André have once again written the Toronto Life gift guide - here are some highlights. They also had a chance to dive into some killer bottles of wine over the past month - including a stellar dinner with the wines of Joseph Phelps.You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineYou can email André at andre@andrewinereview.caYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - Will we convince you to drink blended white's from Ontario?You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineHere is a summary of the wines tasted. 2020 Red Twisted – 72% Gamay, 25% Merlot, 3% Pinot Noir2012 Red Twisted – 39.7% Pinot Noir, 38.2% Syrah, 22.1% Merlot 2023 Special Edition Twisted – 74% Riesling, 15.54% Gewurztraminer, 9.86% Chardonnay (RS 13 g/L ~ TA 7.05 g/L)2017 Twisted – 64% Riesling, 32% Gewurztraminer, 4% Chardonnay (RS 15 g/L ~ TA 6.1 g/L)2015 Twisted – 75% Riesling, 17% Gewurztraminer, 8% Chardonnay (RS 18g/L ~ TA 7.4 g/L) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 did not disappoint. The wines tasted are samples that were provided by Kolonaki Fine Wines - https://kolonakifinewines.com/Zambartas 2022 Promara (white)Tsiakkas 2022 Xinestri (white)Tsiakkas 2022 Mavro (red)Zambartas 2002 Maratheftiko (red)Zambartas 2021 Margelina (red)You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 standard to which we are trying to set ourselves. As people who are trying to be agents of change in an industry that is ripe for abuse we need to do better. That being said - We may say something offensive in the future - We cannot get better unless people tell us we're falling short. We fully recognize that people have tried to tell us we have been failing in the past through social media, in the reviews of this show - and with the occasional phone call. We weren't listening - but we are going to try harder to listen now. André Proulx - andre@andrewinereview.caMichael Pinkus - michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André sit down with Elisa Mazzi, the new head winemaker at Malivoire - and Shiraz Mottiar the old head winemaker. Is there a change of direction? Will Malivoire become the house of Sparkling wine? This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's everyone's favourite game show ... Stump the Chump - This batch of wines is tasted with triple threat Joel Wilcox (4th Wall Wines owner, Agency Salesperson, and Sommelier). Will we find a rival to the famous Kentucky wine? Tune in and find out!This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Wilcox is a sommelier, wine agent, and founder of Fourth Wall wines. He joins us to unpack what it's like to be all three. He has worked in some of the best restaurants in Toronto - and he is now selling some of the most talked about wines in Ontario. This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael raided his cellar to decide whether or not Pinot Noir from Ontario can age. .. what did we discover here? This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We set the record straight on the sale of Chateau Des Charmes. A listener from abroad shares some thoughts on how to sell Ontario wine overseas.Michael has written the Rosé Report - Which you can download here! The LCBO is on strike**The name of the current winemaker at Malivoire is Elisa Maizzi - her name escaped us during the episode for which we apologize profusely.This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a bunch of news in Niagara since the guys were busy talking tequila. Le Clos Jordanne opened a physical location! Chateau des Charmes has been sold! Featherstone Winery has been sold! The LCBO may be going on strike? You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineWith thanks to Fraternity Spirits and Hacienda Corralejo for hosting Michael and André. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 3 of 3 of Two Guys Talking Tequila mini series. Gone are the days of a shot glass - a dash of salt & wedge of lime We learned that really good tequila is not a drink for shots – it's a spirit to be savoured on the rocks, or in a margarita bringing both simple and sophisticated flavours. As we heard last episode, Tequila is woven into the fabric of Mexico, and in this episode, we learn not only about its present, but also the future of tequila; it's an eye-opening conversation that might change the way you see a piece of Mexican heritage on the shelf of your local liquor store.This podcast is sponsored content presented by Los Arango TequilaYou can purchase Los Arango in Ontario at the LCBO - https://www.lcbo.com/en/los-arango-reposado-tequila-47316You can read more about Los Arango https://losarangotequila.com/The exclusive Canadian distributor is Interbev GmbH - https://www.interbev.ch/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineWith thanks to

Welcome to part two of our three part mini-series. This is Two Guys Talking Tequila ... in Mexico. We sit down with the founder of Los Arango Tequila, to discuss how his life has led to this point and why he came back to Mexico. Why would you abandon a successful career in Spain to come back to Mexico? Want to know more? This is our discussion on the history of tequila, the story of one company that makes it, and the incredible journey of its founder: Don Leonardo.This podcast is sponsored content presented by Los Arango TequilaYou can purchase Los Arango in Ontario at the LCBO - https://www.lcbo.com/en/los-arango-reposado-tequila-47316You can read more about Los Arango https://losarangotequila.com/The exclusive Canadian distributor is Interbev GmbH - https://www.interbev.ch/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineWith thanks to Fraternity Spirits and Hacienda Corralejo for hosting Michael and André. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're doing things a little different; we're not Two Guys Talking Wine - we're Two Guys Talking Tequila ... in Mexico. We got the opportunity to travel together and visit with the company that creates Los Arangos Reposado Tequila. We learned so much that we created this as a three-part mini docu-series: in this episode, we find out about the process of making tequila, what goes into it, how long it takes, and we even taste a few things (though maybe we shouldn't have) along the way. Time to get on the plane and head to Guanajuato, Mexico to kick things off.This podcast is sponsored content presented by Los Arango TequilaYou can purchase Los Arango in Ontario at the LCBO - https://www.lcbo.com/en/los-arango-reposado-tequila-47316You can read more about Los Arango https://losarangotequila.com/The exclusive Canadian distributor is Interbev GmbH - https://www.interbev.ch/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwineWith thanks to Fraternity Spirits and Haciend

Why don't we see more Ontario wine on wine lists in Toronto? We put that question to the Sommelier at the Fairmont Royal York - Steven Karataglidis. Steven has made it his mission to add a diverse range of Ontario wines on the lists at this prestigious hotel. You can follow Steven on social media at - @stevenkarataglidisMake sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André taste through a lineup of wines from the Naramate Bench in British Columbia. You can learn more about the region by visiting - https://naramatabench.com/Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well - Michael and André have made it - Episode 350 - They rarely take the time to mark major milestones - but this felt like it was an exception. This is the article referenced by André - https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/how-to-drink-wine-like-a-supervillain/Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of André's favourite stories in the wine world is the history behind the fabled Grange from Penfolds. So when the guys had an opportunity to interview the winemaker from Penfold's they jumped at the chance. Andrew Baldwin is part of the senior winemaking team - and he joins the guys to discuss what's going on in Australia ... and as it turns our the United States, and France. The Penfolds wines are currently in special offer with the LCBO at https://www.vintagesshoponline.com/vintages/Public/OrderProgramProducts.aspx?programId=1072 You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.