Episodes

  • Episode 42: Pinot Gris

    Episode 42: Pinot Gris
    Aug 25 2024
    Episode 42 is about Pinot Gris! Pinot Grigio? Whatever you want to call it, we discuss this popular grape, its history, different iterations, and how it is expressed in Niagara. Featured Wines Fielding Pinot Grigio 2023 https://fieldingwines.com/ Big Head Pinot Gris 2014 https://bigheadwines.ca/ Strewn Pinot Grigio 2018 https://www.strewnwinery.com/
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    43 mins
  • Episode 41: Myth Busting

    Episode 41: Myth Busting
    Jul 22 2024
    Hi wine people! Manny and Tash are back with another episode. In episode 41, your hosts are busting myths! Do sulfites give you headaches? Are organic wines better for you? Is expensive wine always better? Only reds can age, right? Answers to all these questions and more in this episode. Cheers! Featured Wine Stratus Red 2014 https://stratuswines.com/
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    47 mins
  • Episode 40: Niagara vs. The World

    Episode 40: Niagara vs. The World
    May 21 2024
    Episode 40! Can you believe it? Manny and I sat down and discussed Niagara wines versus the rest of the world - how they're different, why they're different, comparable wines etc. We also try to trick each other with blind wines and end up choosing wines from the same regions... again! Great minds, right? We hope you enjoy! Cheers. Featured Wines Big Head Chenin Blanc 2021 https://bigheadwines.ca/#home Famille Bougrier "Classique" Vouvray 2022 Tawse "Growers Blend" Cabernet Franc 2020 htt...
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    32 mins
  • Episode 39: Fortified Wine

    Episode 39: Fortified Wine
    Mar 17 2024
    Welcome back! On this episode, Manny and Tash discuss fortified wine. Fortified wine has a rich history and is often underrated. These wines include those like Port, Madeira, and Sherry. We talk about the different styles and taste one from Niagara. Enjoy! Featured Wine Southbrook "The Anniversary" https://www.southbrook.com/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 38: Vessels

    Episode 38: Vessels
    Feb 1 2024
    Join Manny and Tash this week as they break down what exactly a vessel is. How does it affect fermentation? How does it affect ageing? Does oak really make a difference? What is amphora? Dive deep in this episode and listen in as your hosts taste two wines made in totally different ways. Cheers! Featured Wines Strewn "Barrel Aged" Chardonnay 2015 https://www.strewnwinery.com/ Big Head "Raw" Petit Verdot 2017 https://bigheadwines.ca/
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    39 mins
  • Episode 37: Virtual Wineries

    Episode 37: Virtual Wineries
    Jan 8 2024
    Happy 2024 everyone! We are starting the year off with an episode on virtual wineries. These are wineries that do not have a physical location but still make amazing wine! There are many Canadian virtual wineries and especially in Niagara. Join Manny and Tash as they talk more about local virtual wineries and taste some wine. Featured Wines Maenad Wine Co. Piquette 2021 https://www.maenadwines.com/ 2027 Cellars "Falls Vineyard" Cabernet Franc 2019 https://www.2027cellars.ca/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 36: Holiday Wines & Blind Tasting

    Episode 36: Holiday Wines & Blind Tasting
    Dec 19 2023
    Tash and Manny are back after a brief break (life gets busy!). In this episode your hosts discuss the wine trends of the season and what to buy for holiday gifts and hosting. They also do a blind tasting of two wines and both get them wrong - but it was fun! Be sure to tag us on Instagram this holiday season and let us know what Canadian wines you're drinking. Happy listening! Cheers. Featured Wines Creekside "50% Shiraz, 46% Merlot, 4% Viognier" 2010 https://www.creeksidewine.com/ Two Sis...
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    33 mins
  • Episode 35: Wine Scoring

    Episode 35: Wine Scoring
    Aug 17 2023
    We've all seen it before: 91 points! 4 stars! Gold medal! on bottles of wine, but what does it really mean? Who awards these accolades? Is the wine really that good? Your hosts Tash and Manny sit down and dissect what wine scoring is all about and what it means for you as a consumer. Also, they blind each other on high-scoring Niagara wines, which hilariously are from the same producer. Enjoy! Featured Wines: Domaine Queylus "Tradition" Chardonnay 2019 Domaine Queylus "Reserve du Domaine" ...
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    39 mins