x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Two Guys Talking Wine

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.

arts food

All Episodes

43:07

I Think I'm Gonna Selvapiana Myself

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/11/12

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 on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details.You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on

en

46:57

What Kind of Fog Is Bordeaux In?

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/10/28

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 answers might shock the crap out of you.You can support us on Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details.You can email

en

47:36

What happens when Cabernet and Merlot make an Italian...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/10/14

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 - https://www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine ... $5/month members NOW get exclusive content. See Patreon page for details.You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can

en

46:28

What's a Bertani and How Do I Get One

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/09/30

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 region: single vineyard wines - and while the concept isn't new - it is new to this region. Join us for a good time and a few wines. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here

en

54:19

Federico Graziani is making wine on an active volcano...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/09/10

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 and discuss on this podcast. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on

en

35:31

Billecart Salmon and the Future of Champagne

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/08/26

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 with another special guest..You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on

en

47:42

2025 Michael Pinkus Rose Report

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/08/08

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.pdfYou can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguyYou can support us on Patreon here -

en

40:55

The Best Champagne House You Probably Never Heard of...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/07/22

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 these wines - https://abvgroup.ca/With thanks to Henri Giraud for hosting André - https://www.famillegiraudhemart400ans.com/You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here -

en

51:28

The New Wines From Mouton Cadet ... Are Very Good!

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/07/08

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 to taste for himself. And that brings us to our interview with Ophélie Michaud from the winemaking team. With thanks to Mouton Cadet for lining up the interviewYou can email André at

en

37:37

The Cult Wineries of Ontario ... the real ones

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/06/24

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 Glenfiddich sponsoring Canadian owned team Aston Martin. You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can email Michael at

en

31:24

The Winery that made Michael open his Heart and his...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/06/12

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 value - and along the way even talks about screw caps in Bordeaux. Jim Jefferies as referred to in the podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9IaXH1M0https://www.haut-bailly.com/en/You can email André

en

39:58

Not All Sangiovese Is Created Equal - Especially At...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/05/28

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 doesn't taste like any sangiovese I've ever had before." We explain that too.Lots to learn in this one, and we bring it all to you from the hills of Valdarno and the magic of imagination. If you close your eyes

en

53:52

André has finally learned something about Tuscan Wine...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/05/13

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 listeners. Whether it's the unmistakable Italian accent, the wind rolling through the hills, or birds chirping and church bells ringing in the distance, Tuscany comes to life for you.Today, we talked to Alberto

en

34:09

BONUS - Full Dany Rolland Interview (in French)

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/04/30

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/2guystalkingwineYou can email André at andre@andrewinereview.ca and follow him on Instagram here - @andrewinerviewYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com and follow him on Instagram here - @thegrapeguy

en

53:00

What does Dany Rolland think about the future of...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/04/29

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 up until recently has turned its back on their traditional customers and hopped into bed with a lucrative Chinese market... now that that market has dried up people are sitting on a mountain of wines that

en

47:08

Are Big Brands Like Wakefield Responding To The...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/04/16

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 - but drinking better. The market is moving away from Full Bodied 'Parker' Wines ... With thanks to Profile - https://profilewinegroup.com/With thanks to Wakefield Wines - https://www.wakefieldwines.com/You

en

49:14

Meet The Person Trying To Get EVERYONE To Drink More...

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/04/02

***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 wines that she loves with her devoted followers. (In the interest of disclosure she has helped André sell many bottles of 80x Wines - for which he is grateful). She also recognizes that the system is broken

en

36:01

Be A Patriot - Drink Canadian Wine - The Sequel

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/03/12

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 they promote whichever highest bidder buys the space. Michael discusses how things are looking in Europe.You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.caYou can email Michael at

en

44:56

The Ontario Wine Awards Are Diminishing Their Brand

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/02/25

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 more about the Ontario Wine Awards here - https://ontariowineawards.com/You can email André at andre@andrewinereview.caYou can email Michael at michael@michaelpinkuswinereview.com Hosted on Acast. See

en

52:21

The Overlooked Wines of Umbria

Two Guys Talking Wine ·

2025/02/11

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 currently exists?The voices and wineries discussed areMarco Rossi - Lungarotti - represented by ProfileGianpaolo Tabarrini - TabarriniValentino Valentini - BocalePeter Heilbron Bellafonte - represented by

en

389 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich