Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Josh Correa, co-owner of Archive Wine Bar in Toronto. Josh shares his journey from being a teacher to opening a successful wine bar inspired by European wine and tapas bars. We discuss the Archive's extensive wine selection as a reflection of different seasons and regions, the evolution of Josh's taste in wine, the demographics of their clientele, and the importance of authenticity in winemaking. Josh also talks about the challenges of sustaining a wine bar over the years, including navigating the pandemic, and his ongoing passion for discovering and sharing new wines.Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone00:38 Meet Josh Correa: From Teacher to Wine Bar Owner02:14 Inspiration from European Wine and Tapas Bars03:51 The Science of Wine and GMOs06:39 Josh's Journey: From University to Wine Enthusiast14:36 Building Archive: The Early Days22:31 Finding The Perfect Wine for Guests24:31 Understanding Ontario Wines25:01 Client Demographics and Preferences27:31 Natural Wine: Honesty and Transparency29:23 Sunday Funday and Tasting Tuesdays33:55 Evolving Wine Tastes36:40 Wine Trips and Experiences40:29 Keys to Success in the Wine Business42:41 Future Plans for Archive🙌 Enjoyed the episode?Follow, rate, and review Tasting Notes Toronto on your favorite podcast platform — it really helps others discover the show. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.Champagne: Cork Pop and Pour by ultradust -- https://freesound.org/s/166923/ -- License: Attribution 4.0