Two Guys Talking Wine

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/2guystalkingwineHere is a summary of the wines tasted. 2020 Red Twisted – 72% Gamay, 25% Merlot, 3% Pinot Noir2012 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)

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

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.caMichael Pinkus - michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com

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

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 hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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 hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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 hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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 hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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 we apologize profusely.This episode is sponsored by Los Arango Tequila which you can find at the LCBO hereYou can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine