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 suppo…

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 ge…

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…

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 …

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 and…

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 [email protected] and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at …

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 …

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 inte…

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 Mart…

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 …

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."…

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,…

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 [email protected] and follo…

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 traditi…

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…

***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 …

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. M…

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://on…

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 M…

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 a…

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 …

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/priva…

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/2guys…

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 a…

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 Ho…

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 P…

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 P…

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/ Zamb…

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 ch…

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 Hoste…

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.p…

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 …

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 s…

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 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.…

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 …

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/2guystalkingwine With thanks to Fraternity Spirits…

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 int…

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 t…

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 …

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 - @stevenkarataglidis Make sure you help the two …

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 fo…

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…

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 ou…

We sit down with Jose Rallo of Donnafugata winery in Sicily. Does farming organically or biodynamically really matter? What's it like to make wine next to Europe's most active volcano. Wines are available through Univins - https://univins.ca/en/ You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. Se…

We discuss problems with ordering wine from the LCBO, segue into the topic of Natural wine and then Riesling comes up again. 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 catch up after most of 2024 apart. They taste through some wines from the east and the west coast and talk about what's on their mind. 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 took the opportunity to leave the Canadian cold to visit the island of Cyprus. Nobody told André that Cyrpus is different than Cypress - and he makes a bunch of Cypress Hill jokes. Did Michael learn anything about these wines? The answer may surprise you. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine H…

Michael and André sit down with Andy Peay of his eponimous winery. They discovered the cool climate Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) at a recent Rogers and Co. tasting. So they decided they needed to find out what the heck is going on in a part of California that is delivering stunning cool climate wines. Strap in and discover the Sonoma West Coast. Lea…

André does a blind tasting of non-alcoholic beer with Michael. They discuss dry January - and what is going on at the LCBO. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first show of 2024 has us speaking with a natural wine producer ... Michael and André have learned that natural wine is currently in the process of being defined. Which is great news for the consumer. That producer is Xavier Amirault - and his wines are delicious! Michael discovered Xavier on a recent trip to the Loire so he was thrilled to hav…