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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 374Be 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.
podcast· 58:03TASTING TOGETHER - A Visit To Lake Seneca in the Finger Lakes
THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE OF TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - BUT TASTING TOGETHER - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AND HAVE A GREAT 2025! André took an April visit to lake Seneca - he visited Hillick and Hobbs, Hermann J Wiemer, and Fox Run. This was a return to the United States after his first visit to the Finger Lakes in 2017 when he heard that Paul Hobbs was opening a winery. Miroki and André take some time to unpack the trip and have a conversation about Riesling, Natural Wine, and the Geology and Geography of Lake Seneca. Wineries visited - https://www.hillickandhobbs.com/ https://www.wiemer.com/ https://foxrunvineyards.com/ You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- podcast· 35:58· Ep 370
A Look at Some of the Highlights of 2024
Michael and André spent a lot of time together in 2024. But they also enjoyed some great bottles of wine together. They do some clean-up of topics for the end of the year and set the table for 2025. Thanks for listening in 2024! You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- podcast· 49:55· Ep 369
Michael and André Have Been Traveling - Portugal and Italy!
André took a much needed vacation to Portugal - naturally he headed to Porto and visited a few Port Houses. He also visited a couple of wineries in Vinho Verde. Michael has been spending his December in Italy - he has also been eating and drinking his way through the country. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 47:06· Ep 368The Best Wines For The Holidays - Toronto Life
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/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· 43:00· Ep 367Frank 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. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 51:34· Ep 366Wines 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. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- podcast· 52:42· Ep 365
Ed Madronich of Flat Rock convinces us to Drink Blended White
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/2guystalkingwine Here is a summary of the wines tasted. 2020 Red Twisted – 72% Gamay, 25% Merlot, 3% Pinot Noir 2012 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.
podcast· 27:04· Ep 364A Tasting Of The Wines Of Cyprus
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.
- podcast· 19:12· Ep 363
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 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.ca Michael Pinkus - michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 34:36· Ep 362Stump 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 Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 55:00· Ep 361What's New At Malivoire with Elisa Mazzi (and Shiraz Mottiar)
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 here You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- podcast· 52:04· Ep 360
Stump the Chump with Joel Wilcox
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 here You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
podcast· 1h 02m· Ep 359We Break the Fourth Wall with Joel Wilcox
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 here You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.