Two Guys Talking Wine

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 our the United States, and France. The Penfolds wines are currently in special offer with the LCBO at https://www.vintagesshoponline.com/vintages/Public/OrderProgramProducts.aspx?programId=1072 You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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

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

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

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

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.Learn more about Peay Vineyards here - https://peayvineyards.com/You can order from Rogers and Co - https://rogcowines.com/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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

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 have the opportunity to sit down with him in Canada. You can learn more about Xavier's wines here - https://www.domaineamirault.com/en/home/ They are available in Ontario through Amethyst wines - https://amethystwine.ca/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

Michael and André sit down to discuss their recent Toronto Life articles - and reflect on the year that was 2023https://torontolife.com/food/holiday-wine-guide-2023-lcbo-gift-bottles/https://torontolife.com/food/holiday-wine-guide-lcbo-bargain-bottles/https://torontolife.com/food/holiday-wine-guide-the-lcbos-best-canadian-made-spirits/You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine