Two Guys Talking Wine

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.

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/2guystalkingwineYou can email André at andre@andrewinereview.caYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com

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

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