Why don't we see more Ontario wine on wine lists in Toronto? We put that question to the Sommelier at the Fairmont Royal York - Steven Karataglidis. Steven has made it his mission to add a diverse range of Ontario wines on the lists at this prestigious hotel. You can follow Steven on social media at - @stevenkarataglidisMake sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and André taste through a lineup of wines from the Naramate Bench in British Columbia. You can learn more about the region by visiting - https://naramatabench.com/Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well - Michael and André have made it - Episode 350 - They rarely take the time to mark major milestones - but this felt like it was an exception. This is the article referenced by André - https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/how-to-drink-wine-like-a-supervillain/Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.