In the spirit of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ this podcast is a biographical style interview with interesting people that will focus on their love/hate/curious relationship with wine and the fascinating lives they’ve lived so far. Oh and plenty of wine tips and recommendations.
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203: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 194 - Award winning wine writer Natalie MacLean
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My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Four-Time James Beard Foundation Journalism Award winner Natalie MacLean. In my near 200 episodes this interview is the most serious I have been a part of. We discuss excessive drinking, dealing with divorce and her darkest days back in 2012 when her entire career was on t…
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202: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 193 - International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino, founder of Abandoned Grove
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On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast my guest is International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino. His company Abandoned Grove is all about rejuvenating and sustaining thousands of olive trees all over Florence. What a fascinating conversation with a man who went from the music industry to producing and protecting high end ol…
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201: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 192 - Head Winemaker Rob Power + Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery
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On the latest Wine Podcast Matt is joined by the remarkable winemaking team of Head Winemaker Rob Power and Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery, located in the Beamsville Bench, Niagara. Creekside produces some of the best Ontario Syrah's and their entry level Syrah is one of the best value Canadian wines. Been a fan of th…
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200: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 191 - Wine Novelist Steven Laine
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by wine novelist Steven Laine. His latest book ‘Jupiter’s Blood’ is a fast-paced wine thriller that is part ‘Da Vinci Code’ and part Decanter Magazine. You don’t need to be a wine expert to enjoy this hard to put down novel.…
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199: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 190 - Graham Rennie, Founder/CEO of Niagara Custom Crush Studio + COO & Head Winemaker Kevin Panagapka
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One of the coolest developments in the Ontario wine scene is the creation & growth of Niagara Custom Crush Studio. Started in 2022 it is part production facility to help small independent winemakers make/sell their wine and a kick ass wine bar in the middle of Niagara wine country. My guests on the Podcast is Graham Rennie, Founder and CEO of Niaga…
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198: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 189 - Melissa Devore, President of Amici Cellars
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Meet Melissa Devore, the president of Amici Cellars, a powerhouse of a winery located in Napa! Melissa went from graduating Rice University with a Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry degree to working with wineries in Chili to now heading up an iconic California winery. She's my guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podca…
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197: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 188 - Jamie Paquin, Owner of Tokyo wine store, Heavenly Vines
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Of course, I spend my final night in Japan at a wine store that ONLY sells Canadian wine! If you find yourself in Tokyo, you have to check out Heavenly Vines and their excellent selection of all things Canadian vino. My guest on the podcast, making his return is the co-owner, Jamie Paquin.Door Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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196: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 187 - Winemakers for Versado Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble
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Hey, look its famed winemakers Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble back on the podcast! BUT this time there’s a twist. Beyond making world class Ontario wines Ann and Peter have been making wine in Mendoza. The wine is called Versado and their latest release, the 2018 vintage is out now! This was a fun deep dive into their South American adventures … I a…
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195: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 186 - Jamie Marfell, Winemaker for Stoneleigh Winery
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On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast’ I sit down the winemaker for Stoneleigh Winery, Jamie Marfell. Always love when I can do a deep dive on all things New Zealand wine.Door Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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194: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 185: Robbie Raskin, the Owner of Archives Wine & Spirits.
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On the latest episode of the 'Matt Talks Wine Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast my guest is 2024 VQA Promoters Award winner (Hospitality) Robbie Raskin, the Owner of Archives Wine & Spirits. I visited Robbie's wine bar/bottle shop and left thinking how lucky St. Catharines is to have this cool small slice of wine heaven right in the middle of …
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193: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 184: Ed Madronich, President for Flat Rock Cellars.
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My latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is Ed Madronich, President for Flat Rock Cellars. A thoughtful and engaging conversation from someone who has been in the wine making business for decades. We discuss perception versus reality when it comes to all things wine, the differences between American vs. Canad…
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192: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 183: Chef, Author and TV personality Bob Blumer
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I don’t do nearly enough on the topic of pairing food with wine. No better person to correct that oversight than with someone has written seven cookbooks, is a professional chef (and professional gastronaut), did a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and holds the Guinness Book of World Records for most pancakes made. My interview with Bob Blumer! Needless…
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191: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 182 Part II: Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator Renée Sferrazza
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Part Two of the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast with Sommelier/TV Wine Personality/Wine Writer Renée Sferrazza we pick up on the conversation about pairing great wines with normal moments of your life, more excellent wines from Prince Edward County, the LCBO and the surprisingly good work being done by McManis Winery.…
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190: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 182 Part I: Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator Renée Sferrazza
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Coming back for her third time is Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator and all-around advocate for all that is good and right in the wine world, Renée Sferrazza!!! This one was so good I had to break it up into two parts. In Part One we go over a wide range of wines all from Prince Edward County, a behind the scenes look abo…
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189: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 181: Federica Boffa-Borgogno from Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno
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The Podcast is heading back to the famed Northern Italian wine region of Piedmont. My guest is Federica Boffa-Borgogno. She is a part of a fifth generation of wine growers. What make’s her family’s portfolio so impressive is the consistent level of quality. Of course, the Barolo Cannubi Riserva is gonna knock your socks off but so will the Barbera …
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188: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 180
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Meet Federico De Cerchio, a fourth-generation Italian wine grower, based in the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy and now owner of the family wine business Famiglia De Cerchio Winery. Enjoyed hearing about Federico’s wine journey, learning more about all things Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and when he first started working with his father just how long d…
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187: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 179: Susan Sterling, Taylor Fladgate Brand Ambassador for Ontario
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Meet Susan Sterling, my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Susan spent over two decades working with the wines of Andrew Peller. Today she is the Brand Ambassador for one of the most famous Port Houses, Taylor Fladgate. I’ve known Susan for well over 15 years, she is a good friend who has been a big part …
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186: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 178: Shawn Brynildson, Winemaker Black Stallion Estate Winery
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Shawn Brynildson, the winemaker at Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa Valley is my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! Shawn went from studying medicine in school to switching over to wine while at University of California, Davis. Just what was his parents reaction? A wide ranging conversation about all …
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185: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 177: Jerome Christie, Territory Manager/ Portfolio Manager for Intra Vino
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I love the story of Jerome Christie (Territory Manager/ Portfolio Manager for Intra Vino) and his journey into wine. He went from a solid government job to being inspired by wine through trips to Santorini and Sunday dinners with his in-laws. Jerome started volunteering at Intra Vino and is now a big part of the company and is in the middle of all …
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184: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 176: Jessica (Plus super fun cameo from Ali) Oppenlaender from Liebling Wines
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On the latest 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I have on grape grower and winemaker Jessica Oppenlaender (And a super fun cameo from her sister Ali) Oppenlaender from Liebling Wines. They spent years working with their father growing grapes for some of the top winemakers across Niagara and now they are also make their own w…
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183: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 175: Award-winning wine writer Sophie Menin and the author of, ‘A Year in the Vineyard’
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A different edition of the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! My guest is Sophie Menin an award-winning wine writer and the author of, ‘A Year in the Vineyard’. Her book is packed with 180 gorgeous pictures from the world’s most stunning wine regions. From Piedmont to Burgundy to Napa and everywhere in between. We discuss th…
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182: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 174: Andrew Carter, Executive Chef & Owner, The Oxley Public House restaurant.
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My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Andrew Carter, the Executive Chef & Owner of the famed Yorkville The Oxley Public House restaurant. A powerhouse of an interview!! Andrew went from working as a teenager in food halls to working under Nico Ladenis, the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars …
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181: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 173: Jeff Moote, Founder and Winemaker for Divergence Wines
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My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Jeff Moote the founder and winemaker for Divergence Wines, a virtual winemaker based in Niagara. Cool origin story about how Jeff went from working as an Engineer in the chemical process industry to making wine! A hell of leap of faith that has led to a rather impressive s…
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180: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff: Episode 172 = Moritz Bak, Winemaker and Owner of Res Fortes winery.
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The Podcast is heading to the Southern France wine region of Roussillon. My guest is Moritz Bak, owner of Res Fortes winery. A cool story about a young winemaker who fell in love with this part of the world and wanted to make world class wine. (I grabbed his last 6-Pack of Syrah!)Door Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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179: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 171: Instagram star Cokie from 'Cokies World of Wine'
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by prolific Instagram star Cokie from Cokies World of Wine. (Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/cokiesworldofwine/) I’ve met so many people who have committed so much of their life to the study of wine … I don’t think I have ever encountered anyone with the pas…
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178: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 170: Dobbin Estate winery
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When a winery has the highest of aspirations to make the best wines from the Niagara terroir the Bat Signal will go out to winemakers Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble!! They are the Batman and Batman of extracting the best out of the Niagara region. On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I bring back Ann (Third time on…
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177: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 169: Julie Garton, Wine Director for Liberty Entertainment Group
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This is Julie Garton, the Wine Director for Liberty Entertainment Group. This is Julie’s second appearance on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Julie oversees the wine program for one of Toronto’s newest restaurants Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House. We discuss her new project, just what are some of the big differences be…
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176: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 168: Sommelier and Guest Experience Manager, Checkmate Artisanal Winery
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The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is heading back to the Okanagan Valley! My guest is former Sommelier for The National Club and now the Guest Experience Manager for one of the best wineries in all of Canada, Checkmate Artisanal Winery. We discuss the devastating environmental damage the 2024 winter had on the entire reg…
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175: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 167: Co-owner of Henry of Pelham Winery Dan Speck
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A wide-ranging conversation with one of the co-owners of Henry of Pelham Winery, Dan Speck. I sat down with last in late 2018 and since then A LOT has changed. We discuss the impact of COVID, the war in Ukraine and inflation has had on the world of wine. I guarantee you'll learn something new from one of the most interesting people in the Ontario w…
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174: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 166 = Steven Campbell, Board Member for Grapes for Humanity + Famed Restaurateur
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My guest is Steven Campbell, board member for the non-profit organization Grapes for Humanity who just launched their wine auction to help raise money for several important environmental charities. You have until Monday April 22nd to get your bids in! (Link: https://www.waddingtons.ca/auction/grapes-for-humanity-canada-fine-wine-auction-2024-apr-22…
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173: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 165: Wine Journalist writer Rick VanSickle
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On the latest episode of the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I speak with the most important wine journalist covering all things Ontario Wine, Rick VanSickle. We discuss the politics behind wine production, how the LCBO is not doing nearly enough for Ontario winemakers and is there a future in designating specific vineyard…
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172: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 164: Westcott Vineyards Winemaker, Casey Kulczyk.
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On the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast my interview with the winemaker for Niagara winery Westcott Vineyards, Casey Kulczyk. Love his passion about Westcott's overall philosophy about making world class Niagara Wine NOT about making "Burgundian" style wine. Trust me, Casey's passion for all things Niagara winemaking and ju…
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171: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 163: Scott & Maria Kirby, Owners of Kirby Estate Wines
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They love Merlot, can't stand the film 'Sideways' and in under a decade are making a real name for themselves in the world of Ontario wine. On the 'Matt Talks Wie & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I sit down with the Owners of Kirby Estate, a gorgeous boutique winery specializing in Chardonnay and Bordeaux Blends. Fun conversation about wher…
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170: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 162: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Winemaker Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas and Owner of Chateau Font du Loup
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From Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Morocco this episode of the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast has range! My guest is Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas. Anne is the Winemaker and Owner of Chateau Font du Loup in Châteauneuf-du-Pape while her father Charles has founded Domaine du Val d’Argan, a winery in Morocco. We talk about those earl…
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169: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 161: My wine hero, Beverage Manager/Head Sommelier for The National Club Brian Perry (Part II)
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If I think about the people who had the biggest influence on me when it comes to wine, Brian Perry, the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier for The National Club is right at the top of the list. There is so much to admire about Brian. I’ll always appreciate the fact that when I joined the club, I was the youngest member at the time and as a sports …
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168: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 160: My wine hero, Beverage Manager/Head Sommelier for The National Club Brian Perry (Part I)
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I sit down with one my wine mentors, Brian Perry, the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier for The National Club. Brian has a remarkable story from bartending with little wine knowledge to running one of the largest wine programs in Canada. This episode went long so I have split…
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167: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 159: Wine Importer Emily Craig
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Really cool origin story with my guest on the wine podcast, Wine Importer Emily Craig, owner of Emily Craig Import Agency. Emily went from graduating with a Science Degree, to working a harvest in Nova Scotia to working for some of the largest Canadian wine importing companies in Canada to starting her own boutique wine important company. Oh, and s…
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166: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 158: Brooke Husband, Assistant Winemaker for Domaine Queylus
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I love how Assistant Winemaker for Domaine Queylus Brooke Husband can make winemaking technique and the difficulties of Wild Fermentation sound so interesting. On my latest interview Brooke does such a great job blending (Pun intended, sorry) the human element that goes into making great wine. Lotta range in this episode from the importance of wine…
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165: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 157: Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble from On Seven Estate Winery
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Find me a better winemaking couple than Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble! I sit down with the vino power couple about their work with On Seven Estate Winery, a Niagara boutique winery obsessed with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Great interview for anyone interested in learning about how Niagara is perfectly suited for world class Burgundian style wine an…
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164: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 156: Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden from Karlo Estates
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In the final installment of my Karlo Estates podcast series live from their “Speak Easy” wine lounge I sit down with vintners, Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden. An emotional/funny/educational, and even romantic interview that goes from the toughest moments for Sherry after the tragic passing of her husband to the remarkable bounce back for Karlo Es…
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163: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 155: Karlo Estates Winemaker Spencer Mayer
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In Part II of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates I sit down with Winemaker Spencer Mayer. A self professed "nerd" when it comes to all things wine this was a fun conversation with a winemaker who is in the relative early stages of making a name for himself in the business. Some great stories about his young …
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162: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 154: Derek Barnett, Executive Winemaker for Karlo Estates
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This is Part I of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates. What better way to kick it off than with wine legend Derek Barnett, the Executive Winemaker for Karlo Estates. Derek goes over some of the stylistic differences between the wines of Niagara versus Prince Edward County, how he originally got into wine and …
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161: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 153: Nicolas Sinoquet the CEO & President of Chateau Gruaud-Larose
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The Podcast is going back to Bordeaux, this time to St-Julien with Nicolas Sinoquet the CEO & President of Chateau Gruaud-Larose! Nicolas goes over the importance of patience when it comes to making great wine and their commitment to bio dynamic winemaking.Door Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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160: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 152: Domaine de Chevalier winemaker Hugo Bernard
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The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ gets to sit down with one of the best in the business, Hugo Bernard, the winemaker for Domaine de Chevalier. A wide-ranging interview on all things Bordeaux, his family’s long history with the estate and one of the best white wine portfolios in all of Bordeaux.…
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159: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 151: Michael Pinkus
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On the latest episode I sit down one of the Hosts & Co-creator of the ‘Two Guys Talking Wine Podcast’, Michael Pinkus. This was a really fun interview. I prepared a dozen or so “real” wine questions and we got to about three of them. This is a very different wine interview. Really just two people who love shooting the shit about wine for an hour. F…
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158: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 150: Mark DeWolf
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The Wine Podcast is heading to Atlantic Canada with “serial wine entrepreneur” Mark DeWolf. The man has so many titles, the best way to describe him is if there is a wine related event going on in Halifax there is an excellent chance Mark is involved including the upcoming ‘Best Canadian Sommelier Competition’ coming soon to Halifax.…
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157: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 149: Christophe Reitz, Sommelier at Quatrefoil Restaurant
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I interview Christophe Reitz, Sommelier at Quatrefoil Restaurant in Dundas Ontario. Fresh off his wine tasting victory, winning the 2023 CAPS Cup tasting challenge we chat about prepping for a wine competition and the perils of blind wine tasting.…
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156: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 148: Bordeaux Marathon, Morocco wineries & RIP James Lahti
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Matt is going solo in his latest info. Tales of running the Bordeaux marathon, wine tourism in Bordeaux, a fantastic winery in Morocco and remembering Long Dog winemaker James Lahti.Door Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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155: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 147 - Nick Di Donato: President & CEO, Liberty Entertainment Group
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by the President & CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group Nick Di Donato. Just how different was the Toronto dining scene when he first came into the picture in the 1980s? How much push back did he get from the community as his background was in nightclubs at the time? F…
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154: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 146: Joel Wilcox, the Founder & Director of Fourth Wall Wineses
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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast my interview with Joel Wilcox, the Founder & Director of Fourth Wall wines, a projected dedicated to making high quality Niagara wine. We chat about the stylistic differences that can be found in Niagara appellations, how does the classic movie ‘High Fidelity’ fit into his wine…
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