# 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [Aveleda - and the understated wines from Vinho Verde](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/aveleda-and-the-understated-wines-from-vinho-verde) _2026-08-11_ Michael and André sit down outside on a hot summer day with Aveleda head winemaker Diogo Campilho to explore Vinho Verde — one of the wine world's last great unsung values. Diogo breaks down the region's fantastic and easy drinking whites, the rapid rise in red wine quality over the past decade thanks to modern viticulture, and Aveleda's commitment to indigenous Portuguese grapes across its four… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a5a839d7a878a3380860dfe/media.mp3) ## [The First Wine on Earth: Uncorking Armenia with Diana Khandilyan](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/the-first-wine-on-earth-uncorking-armenia-with-diana-khandil) _2026-07-28_ Michael and Andre sit down outside in 33°C heat with geophysicist-turned-wine-educator Diana Khandilyan to explore Armenia — home to the world's oldest known winery (the Areni-1 cave, dated ~6,100 years). Diana breaks down Armenia's geography (landlocked between the Caspian and Black Seas, bordering Turkey, Georgia, and Iran), the Soviet-era gap that pushed winemaking underground for 70 years, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a4e6a23fe878dc8e22f7611/media.mp3) ## [Chardonnay Redemption, Port Deep Dives & the Trouble with Wine Awards](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/chardonnay-redemption-port-deep-dives-the-trouble-with-wine) _2026-07-14_ Michael and André catch up on everything happening in Ontario wine right now — starting with an on-the-record correction: Michael does not hate Chardonnay (an amphora-aged Volta Chardonnay proved it). From there, the guys cover: Flat Rock's annual tasting – barrel samples from the promising 2025 vintage, and how far Ontario Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc have come since 2010 Rosé report preview –… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a481a068890f0eef338fbc7/media.mp3) ## [Legacy Series - Trius Red: 35 Vintages, 4 Winemakers, One Ontario Icon](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/legacy-series-trius-red-35-vintages-4-winemakers-one-ontario) _2026-06-30_ André Proulx and Michael Pinkus assemble an “Avengers” lineup of Trius Red winemakers at Trius — J-L Groux, Craig McDonald, Emma Garner, and Ben Minaker - for a deep vertical tasting from 2010–2024 (plus a 2002 Trius Grand Red). Today's episode is supersized to match the grandeur of the guests. The unpack how Niagara’s climate, vineyard sourcing, blending, tannin management, cork choices, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a1f0fc19942b8f91f2b39bf/media.mp3) ## [Golf Claps and Nebbiolo: A Playful Dive into Barolo and Barbaresco](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/golf-claps-and-nebbiolo-a-playful-dive-into-barolo-and-barba) _2026-06-16_ Michael Pinkus and André Proulx take this show on the road live from the GO Train en route to a Barolo and Barbaresco tasting recently held in Toronto. André was looking for a starting point as a Barolo-curious drinker concerned about tannins and long aging. At the Liberty Grand, they taste through producers and interview Salvatore from Reva Winery about crafting youthful, fruit-forward Nebbiolo… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a1f0facd610a7740395fa0c/media.mp3) ## [Sassicaia is the name of the wine not the winery ...](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/sassicaia-is-the-name-of-the-wine-not-the-winery) _2026-06-02_ Michael Pinkus and André Proulx record in downtown Toronto with Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta of Tenuta San Guido to unpack the history of Sassicaia and Bolgheri. Priscilla explains how Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, inspired by Bordeaux, began planting Cabernet in stony Bolgheri hill sites and originally made Sassicaia privately before Nicolo brought it to market, with the first release (1968… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a1f0f8ea5a56cd151075de2/media.mp3) ## [Is Nikka From the Barrel redefining the global whiskey market?](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/is-nikka-from-the-barrel-redefining-the-global-whiskey-marke) _2026-05-19_ Michael Pinkus and André Proulx welcome Nikka Global Director Koji and Export Manager Kuma to discuss Japanese whisky and taste Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts plus Nikka From the Barrel and the 40th-anniversary From the Barrel Extra Marriage. They cover founder Masataka Taketsuru’s role as the “father of Japanese whisky,” his 1918–1920 Scotland apprenticeship and detailed notebook, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/6a04f985d58f9c365b42f6ad/media.mp3) ## [From Vintage Chardonnay to Chinese Cabernet](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/from-vintage-chardonnay-to-chinese-cabernet) _2026-05-05_ Judging 130 Chardonnays, the Canadian Wine Library, and a Surprise Chinese Cabernet Gernischt André and Michael reunite over drinks after time apart, starting with André’s experience judging about 130 Chardonnays for the Experts Tasting alongside winemakers, sommeliers, and an LCBO rep, and his visit to the Canadian Wine Library at Brock University, where he tasted older wines and brought home a… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/69fa064882781c7c45765cae/media.mp3) ## [Does a bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti give $6500 worth of value?](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/what-does-a-6500-bottle-of-wine-taste-like) _2026-04-21_ When you open high-priced wines, what goes through your head? You expect to be wowed. You expect a moment of zen. You expect your world to change ... for the better. We opened three bottles in one night that should have changed our lives. A La Tache, a Henri Guiraud Fut de Chene MV17 and something else none of us can remember - which should tell you all you need to know about our dinner and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/69ab1942f6d1583bb8db7cbf/media.mp3) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/grRx1A4FWIbT) _2026-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [The Future of the Right Bank according to Von Neipperg](https://shows.acast.com/two-guys-talking-wine/episodes/the-future-of-the-right-bank-according-to-von-neipperg) _2026-04-07_ When Michael came back from Bordeaux, he made a bold statement: "I'm a right bank guy over a left bank guy". But the left bank is where all the 1st growth producers reside, how could this be. An interview with Ludovic von Neipperg may open a few eyes. So let us borrow your ears for an hour and see if you agree. Learn about the Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg here - https://www.neipperg.com/ You can… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6511c62fe7b19e00114600e0/e/69ab17bfb49eecc0b7bb7b8d/media.mp3)