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Two Guys Talking Wine
by Two Guys Talking Wine
We're both wine writers living in Ontario Canada. We are past-presidents of the Wine Writer Circle of Canada. We travel. We drink wine. And we know things. We're going to share that knowledge with you. Opinionated and Wine fueled content is what you will find here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Amarone, Appassimento and the Boscaini Family
André and Michael sit down with Giacomo Boscaini, seventh generation of the family behind Masi, to talk Amarone, appassimento and the wines of Valpolicella. They taste through several expressions of Amarone, including Costasera 2020, a five-star 2007 vintage, and the single-vineyard Campolongo di...
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Whisky, Al Capone and the Sleeman Family Business
The dog days of summer may be behind us, but André and Michael are already thinking about whisky. This week they’re joined by Cooper Sleeman, General Manager of Spring Mill Distillery in Guelph and part of the family behind one of Canada’s best-known names in beer. Cooper shares the wild history…
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Old Vines, Lost Grapes and Southern Italy
Michael and André head to southern Italy for a look at Feudi di San Gregorio in Campania, with Italian brand curator Ophelia joining the conversation to help make sense of the region, the grapes and the people behind the winery. They talk Fiano, Greco and Aglianico, the growing impact of climate...
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Capezzana's Century — Sangiovese, Syrah & Succession in Carmignano
We are joined by Beatrice Contini Bonacossi, co-owner, sales manager, and global brand ambassador of Tenuta di Capezzana in Carmignano, Tuscany who joined Michael for a rooftop chat. Beatrice walks the guys through the winery's remarkable 1,200-plus-year history, the family's century of ownership...
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Aveleda - and the understated wines from Vinho Verde
Michael and André sit down outside on a hot summer day with Aveleda head winemaker Diogo Campilho to explore Vinho Verde — one of the wine world's last great unsung values. Diogo breaks down the region's fantastic and easy drinking whites, the rapid rise in red wine quality over the past decade...
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The First Wine on Earth: Uncorking Armenia with Diana Khandilyan
Michael and Andre sit down outside in 33°C heat with geophysicist-turned-wine-educator Diana Khandilyan to explore Armenia — home to the world's oldest known winery (the Areni-1 cave, dated ~6,100 years). Diana breaks down Armenia's geography (landlocked between the Caspian and Black Seas,...
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Chardonnay Redemption, Port Deep Dives & the Trouble with Wine Awards
Michael and André catch up on everything happening in Ontario wine right now — starting with an on-the-record correction: Michael does not hate Chardonnay (an amphora-aged Volta Chardonnay proved it). From there, the guys cover: Flat Rock's annual tasting – barrel samples from the promising 2025...
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Legacy Series - Trius Red: 35 Vintages, 4 Winemakers, One Ontario Icon
André Proulx and Michael Pinkus assemble an “Avengers” lineup of Trius Red winemakers at Trius — J-L Groux, Craig McDonald, Emma Garner, and Ben Minaker - for a deep vertical tasting from 2010–2024 (plus a 2002 Trius Grand Red). Today's episode is supersized to match the grandeur of the guests.…
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Golf Claps and Nebbiolo: A Playful Dive into Barolo and Barbaresco
Michael Pinkus and André Proulx take this show on the road live from the GO Train en route to a Barolo and Barbaresco tasting recently held in Toronto. André was looking for a starting point as a Barolo-curious drinker concerned about tannins and long aging. At the Liberty Grand, they taste…
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Sassicaia is the name of the wine not the winery ...
Michael Pinkus and André Proulx record in downtown Toronto with Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta of Tenuta San Guido to unpack the history of Sassicaia and Bolgheri. Priscilla explains how Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, inspired by Bordeaux, began planting Cabernet in stony Bolgheri hill sites and...
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Is Nikka From the Barrel redefining the global whiskey market?
Michael Pinkus and André Proulx welcome Nikka Global Director Koji and Export Manager Kuma to discuss Japanese whisky and taste Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts plus Nikka From the Barrel and the 40th-anniversary From the Barrel Extra Marriage. They cover founder Masataka Taketsuru’s…
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From Vintage Chardonnay to Chinese Cabernet
Judging 130 Chardonnays, the Canadian Wine Library, and a Surprise Chinese Cabernet Gernischt André and Michael reunite over drinks after time apart, starting with André’s experience judging about 130 Chardonnays for the Experts Tasting alongside winemakers, sommeliers, and an LCBO rep, and his...
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Does a bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti give $6500 worth of value?
When you open high-priced wines, what goes through your head? You expect to be wowed. You expect a moment of zen. You expect your world to change ... for the better. We opened three bottles in one night that should have changed our lives. A La Tache, a Henri Guiraud Fut de Chene MV17 and…
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The Future of the Right Bank according to Von Neipperg
When Michael came back from Bordeaux, he made a bold statement: "I'm a right bank guy over a left bank guy". But the left bank is where all the 1st growth producers reside, how could this be. An interview with Ludovic von Neipperg may open a few eyes. So let us borrow your ears for an hour and…
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The New Sagrantino di Montefalco
Sangrantino, heard of it? It's a wine that has the ultimate tannin punch and can take decades to resolve itself (make it ready to drink) ... but hold on. There's a new wave of winemakers in the region, fronted by women, who are learning to show the softer side, the more approachable side of this...
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Boscarelli - The Next Level of Nobile
After last episode's introduction to Vino Nobile, we dive a little deeper. We taste wines from Boscarelli, and even go "outside the house". For those who want to go even deeper, check out our Patreon account, there we have posted the full interview with Luca Ferrari ... become a paid member and…
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André Gets His First Taste of Noble Wine
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, also known as Nobile ... it's Italian for Noble and so this is known as Noble wine. But what is it, what's the history, what makes it so special and why has André been in the dark so long about this? In this episode, some of those questions get answered, others…
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Alois Lageder: The What Where & Why
This week we are joined by friend of the podcast, Ofelia Bartolucci, and we discuss Michael's and her visit to Alois Lageder and Summa back in the Spring of 2025. What is Summa you might ask? What is an Alois Lageder? What the hell are you guys talking about? So many questions. Be prepared to…
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TerraLectae. TerraElectae. Terra ... It's Chosen Wine from Chosen Land - and It's Damn Good
They are going to have trouble with people pronouncing it, and they know it, but Chianti Rufina producers have a gem of a wine on their hands and they want you to know about it. Andre and Michael discuss TerraElectae with the help of Gerardo Gondi (of Gondi Estates) and Federico Giuntini Masseti...
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Is that old bottle of wine in your cellar worth anything?
We get some odd questions as Canadian wine writers, many are about other Canadian wine writers: "Does Michael really hate Chardonnay?" "Does Andre really not know how to finish a question?" But the question we get asked most: "I have a bottle of BLANK Canadian wine in my cellar - how much is it...
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They make sparkling wine in England...?
Does a bottle of British Wine sound foreign to you? We had heard good things about British Bubbles, and when given the opportunity to sit down with four British winery principals (on British soil - at the British consulate in Toronto) we jumped at the opportunity ... the results: Sparkling. You…
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Two Guys Have Been Talking Wine For Ten Years
Michael and André have been talking wine for 10 years - they take a look and reflect on what - if anything - they have learned. You can email André at [email protected] and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerview You can email Michael at [email protected] and…
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Ontario's Ultimate Wine Competition - Part 3
The NBA could only wish for such Madness. They do theirs in March, we do ours in October ... it's just scarier that way. It all comes down to this. Four wines remain. The Highlander said it best, "There can be ONLY ONE" and we're about to find out who takes home the belt (literally). From the...
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Ontario'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...
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Ontario'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...
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Are 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…
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I 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...
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What 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...
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What 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 -...
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What'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…
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Federico 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...
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Billecart 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…
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2025 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 [email protected] and follow him on...
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The 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…
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The 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...
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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...
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The 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...
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Not 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...
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André 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...
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BONUS - 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...
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What 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…
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Are 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…
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Meet 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...
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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…
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The 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...
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The 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...
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What 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...
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TASTING 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…
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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...
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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...
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We're both wine writers living in Ontario Canada. We are past-presidents of the Wine Writer Circle of Canada. We travel. We drink wine. And we know things. We're going to share that knowledge with you. Opinionated and Wine fueled content is what you will find here.
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