The Chronicle
Latest dispatches
108 results across all types
podcast· 41:28· Ep 393Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 2
With the Sweet Sixteen over and done with, we move on to the Elite Eight. We reshuffle the deck. No one knows what wine is which. There is no picking of favourites. New numbers are assigned and we taste again. Knocking out 4 more wines from this competition; because there can be only one. This is Round 2 of Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition: the wine competition nobody asked for, and yet we pulled it off: wine against wine - no categories - one winner. After this there is only one place to go: The Final Four - coming next episode. _____________________________ Wines knocked out of round 2 Sue Ann Staff Roberts Block Riesling 2019 (Wine 1) Pelee Island Vinedressers Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2017 (Wine 16) Sempre Mio Chardonnay 2023 (Wine 13) CREW Flagship Chardonnay 2023 (Wine 2) You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. You can email André at andre@and
podcast· 58:43· Ep 392Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 1
A boy. A dream. An adventure. An idea. They said he was crazy. They said he was nuts. They said it could not be done. The doubters were everywhere. And yet he persisted for 3 years. Finally, worn down by his antics, Michael said yes. André swooned. His dream was about to become a reality. Just a few things were needed, namely a cast of characters to help, enter Anja Warunkiewicz and Matt Cauz. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the wine competition nobody asked for, and yet we pulled it off: wine against wine - no categories - one winner. Welcome to round one of Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition. ___________________________ Wines knocked out of round 1 Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2024 (Wine 7) Kacaba 'Signature Series' Syrah Reserve 2022 (Wine 4) Flat Rock Monolith Chardonnay - The OC 2023 (Wine 15) Huff Estates Buried Vines Pinot Gris 2023 (Wine 14) Pillitteri Exclamation Cabernet Franc 2020 (Wine 12) Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Blanc de Blancs 'Carte Blanche' 2017 (Wine 10) Wen
podcast· 53:15· Ep 391Are we all Elbows Up About Canadian Whiskey?
JP Wisers recently announced the release of a high end exclusive whiskey aged in Mizunara Oak . What the heck does a $600.00 a bottle Canadian Whiskey Taste like? André wanted to find out - and he forced Michael to taste it with him. André sits down with Dr. Don Livermore Master Blender at the Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor. He took the opportunity to taste through a few bottles to help our listeners keep their elbows up and look for a replacement for bourbon if you have a hankering. Whiskey's tasted on this podcast Lot 40 Dark Oak JP Wisers 18 Year Old Gooderam and Worts Canadian Whiskey With thanks from Dr. Don and Wisers for providing samples (except the Gooderam and Worts ... that was from André's personal collection) You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can e
podcast· 43:07· Ep 390I Think I'm Gonna Selvapiana Myself
That's right, this week we are talking with winemaker, general manager, head bottle washer (and whatever other job he has had over the years) Federico Giuntini Masseti of Selvapiana, one of Chianti Rufina's premier producers about all things wine. You don't wanna miss this one. You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 35:15· Ep 389What Kind of Fog Is Bordeaux In?
On today's episode Andre and Michael rehash an old issue, but with a new twist. This time we have parts of an interview with Marie Lefevere, owner of four chateaux in St. Emilion. Up for discussion today, how can Bordeaux get out of the fog they are in, and what are wineries doing about it. The answers might shock the crap out of you. You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 47:36· Ep 388What happens when Cabernet and Merlot make an Italian bambino?
There are grapes we know and there are grape we don't; on today's podcast we explore one of the latter: Caberlot from Il Carnasciale. What is it? Where did it come from? What do they do with it? And why not just DNA test the thing and find out? You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 46:28· Ep 387What's a Bertani and How Do I Get One?
Bertani has been making wine in the Veneto region of Italy since 1857. Valpolicella, Soave, Amarone, wines we've all heard about, yet the 2 Guys rarely talk about. Today, we rectify that situation. We sit down with Serena Bonaventura to talk Bertani and one of the newest innovations of the region: single vineyard wines - and while the concept isn't new - it is new to this region. Join us for a good time and a few wines. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 54:19· Ep 386Federico Graziani is making wine on an active volcano...
Federico Graziani is the owner of his eponymous winery found on Mount Etna. Etna ... is an active volcano - where some of the most interesting wines in the world come from. Michael and Ofelia Bartolucci had a chance to catch up with Federico. And then - they brought some great wines back to taste and discuss on this podcast. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 35:31· Ep 385Billecart Salmon and the Future of Champagne
Michael and André continue their adventure into champagne - this time Michael caught up with Ronny Weber head of sales in Europe for Billecart Salmon. Michael caught up with him ... in Italy. The guys sit down and talk about the future of Champagne and enjoy a bottle of Billecart Salmon, along with another special guest.. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 47:42· Ep 3842025 Michael Pinkus Rose Report
Michael and André unpack what are the greatest wines in the latest edition of the Michael Pinkus Rosé Report. You can download the report here - https://michaelpinkuswinereview.com/images//special_reports/2025_Rose_Report.pdf You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 40:55· Ep 383The Best Champagne House You Probably Never Heard of ... Henri Giraud
One of André's favourite wines are the champagnes from Henri Giraud. He had an opportunity to visit the winery in Aÿ just weeks before the family celebrated their 400th anniversary. Can André convince Michael that the wines are worth the hype ... and the price? With thanks to ABV for carrying these wines - https://abvgroup.ca/ With thanks to Henri Giraud for hosting André - https://www.famillegiraudhemart400ans.com/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 51:28· Ep 382The New Wines From Mouton Cadet ... Are Very Good!
When Michael and André were sent a press release from Mouton Cadet - they were less than impressed. Maybe they were being just a little bit snobby... or a lot snobby. But Michael went to the event - and was stunned at the quality of the 2022 Mouton Cadet Red - André didn't believe him - so he had to taste for himself. And that brings us to our interview with Ophélie Michaud from the winemaking team. With thanks to Mouton Cadet for lining up the interview You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- podcast· 37:37· Ep 381
The Cult Wineries of Ontario ... the real ones
Michael and André got a chance to visit some wineries in Niagara - That's right - in the same place at the same time. The visited five rows for their annual open house - as well as 16 mile cellar's. They also taste a new sweet champagne from Veuve Clicquot - and talk about Formula 1 briefly with Glenfiddich sponsoring Canadian owned team Aston Martin. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 31:24· Ep 380The Winery that made Michael open his Heart and his Wallet - Haut Bailly
Haut Bailly is an iconic winery in Bordeaux run by Veronique Sanders. The delicious wines from this winery may have made Michael's wallet and heart grow three sizes the day he visited the winery(or shrunk). Regardless - this is an interesting conversation that goes down a few rabbit holes about value - and along the way even talks about screw caps in Bordeaux. Jim Jefferies as referred to in the podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9IaXH1M0 https://www.haut-bailly.com/en/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 39:58· Ep 379Not All Sangiovese Is Created Equal - Especially At Il Borro
We're back in Tuscany, in an area called Valdarno di Sopra; don't worry, we'll cover what that is and its importance. This week we are speaking to Salvatore Ferragamo - does that last name sound familiar? His family owns Il Borro a winery that currently makes Andre's favorite Sangiovese "that doesn't taste like any sangiovese I've ever had before." We explain that too. Lots to learn in this one, and we bring it all to you from the hills of Valdarno and the magic of imagination. If you close your eyes (if you can) this one will make you feel like you're actually in the hills, the wind blowing, you're looking over an ancient Borgo (small village) - and if you listen closely, you'll even know the time of day we recorded the interview. A big thank you to Stem Wine Group - https://www.stemwinegroup.com/ for getting us these great wines from this week's winery, Il Borro - https://www.ilborrowines.it/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here
podcast· 53:52· Ep 378André has finally learned something about Tuscan Wine - from Sette Ponti!
As long-time listeners know, Michael heads off to Tuscany every year and calls into André to report what's new in Italy's most well-known region. This year is different. In this, our first of half a dozen Tuscan interviews you'll hear this year - Michael brought Tuscany back for André and our listeners. Whether it's the unmistakable Italian accent, the wind rolling through the hills, or birds chirping and church bells ringing in the distance, Tuscany comes to life for you. Today, we talked to Alberto Moretti Cuseri, part of the family that owns Tenuta Sette Ponti. We talk about various parts of Italian wine making and we taste two of their iconic wines. Thank you to Noble Estates https://www.nobleestates.com/ for helping to get these wines from the winery and into the province. To learn more about Tenuta Sette Ponti - follow this link: https://www.tenutasetteponti.it/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can
podcast· 34:09BONUS - Full Dany Rolland Interview (in French)
Yesterday you heard our commentary about a chat Michael recently had with Dany Rolland - here is the unedited french interview. Learn more here - https://www.rollandcollection.com/france/chateau-fontenil/ Support the Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 53:00· Ep 377What does Dany Rolland think about the future of Bordeaux?
Michael and André have been talking about the storm brewing for years in regions that have not laid out the proper infrastucture to attract new customers. While they typically have been focused on the canary in the coal mine in California - the storm is already raging in Bordeaux. A region that up until recently has turned its back on their traditional customers and hopped into bed with a lucrative Chinese market... now that that market has dried up people are sitting on a mountain of wines that have no market will to pay the sky high prices they once commanded ... what does the future of Bordeaux hold? Dany Rolland is the co-owner of Chateau Fontenil and is the wife of Michel Rolland. Learn more here - https://www.rollandcollection.com/france/chateau-fontenil/ Support the Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelp
podcast· 47:08· Ep 376Are Big Brands Like Wakefield Responding To The Market Quick Enough...?
André recently had a chance to sit down with Justin Taylor of Wakefield Wines. Wakefield wines is the number two ultra-premium brand in Australia behind Penfolds. With global trends in wine making a dramatic turn - How is Wakefield adjusting to the changes? Millenials and Gen Z are drinking less - but drinking better. The market is moving away from Full Bodied 'Parker' Wines ... With thanks to Profile - https://profilewinegroup.com/ With thanks to Wakefield Wines - https://www.wakefieldwines.com/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 49:14· Ep 375Meet The Person Trying To Get EVERYONE To Drink More Canadian Wine ...
***Explicit Language took place in this episode - We tried to keep it G - but this episode is definitely rated PG-13 - If a well placed F Bomb may offend you skip this episode*** Laura Milnes is the host and founder of Crushable Wine Club - she regularly features great Canadian wines - and great wines that she loves with her devoted followers. (In the interest of disclosure she has helped André sell many bottles of 80x Wines - for which he is grateful). She also recognizes that the system is broken. André, Michael, and Laura expand on what was happening in last weeks episode after Laura recently went viral for posting an instagram reel making Canadian suggestions for people looking for American wines. This is ther reel that set this episode up - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHEtRfxyzVY/ You can follow Laura here - https://www.instagram.com/crushablewineclub/ You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at mic
- podcast· 36:01· Ep 374
Be A Patriot - Drink Canadian Wine - The Sequel
Canadian Liquor Boards have stripped the shelves of American Booze - Should we be celebrating this newfound patriotism? For once - André is cynical about the fact that drinking local wasn't our default setting. The LCBO takes one month a year to promote VQA wines - while in the 11 other months they promote whichever highest bidder buys the space. Michael discusses how things are looking in Europe. Support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 44:56· Ep 373The Ontario Wine Awards Are Diminishing Their Brand
Invitation for judging the Ontario Wine Awards have been sent out - and Michael and André take some time to discuss some recent changes that have taken place at this once prestigious event. Are these awards still as prestigious as they once were? Are all award shows full of baloney? You can learn more about the Ontario Wine Awards here - https://ontariowineawards.com/ Support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 52:21· Ep 372The Overlooked Wines of Umbria
Michael visited Umbria in the middle of 2024 - and things are changing in a region notorious for it's dense, and tannic wines. Are we continuing to witness the de-Parkerization of wines as a global movement? Are we also seeing regions thumbing their noses at the 'natural' wine movement as it currently exists? The voices and wineries discussed are Marco Rossi - Lungarotti - represented by Profile Gianpaolo Tabarrini - Tabarrini Valentino Valentini - Bocale Peter Heilbron Bellafonte - represented by Woodman Wines and Spirits You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 53:52· Ep 371What Is It Like To Visit Premier Grand Cru Wineries In Bordeaux?
André is doing Dry January - but we know that nobody cares about that. Michael is currently discovering Bordeaux and sipping on some of the most coveted wines of the region. Does Bordeaux live up to the hype? Or is it overhyped and overpriced? You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca You can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.