Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People
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.
Episodes
My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is their Lead Winemaker Tony Biagi.
The interview ranges from just how different Napa Valley is today versus when he started working there, Mountain vs. Valley Floor fruit to what is the best wine Tony...
Okay that may be a wee bit overly simplistic BUT it is part of the story.
Check out my interview with Carolyn Hurst, Westcott Vineyards President & Co-Founder where we go into the whole story of this Niagara based winery.
It’s that special time of year for people who enjoy this acidic/fresh Spanish white wine with that unique combination of fresh stone fruit, fennel notes and a herby finish.
One of my favourite producers is José Pariente. From their entry level wines to their older oak influenced versions they know there way around Verdejo.
My interview is with their energetic CEO Ignacio Prieto Pariente.
In honour of this day, I sat down with Mariate Sanz a winemaker for Bodega Campo Eliseo.
We chatted about her early days making wine in Rueda, what she looks for in classic Verdejo and working with famed winemaker François Lurton.
Loved hearing Groux’s stories from family trips to Loire buying wine barrels as a child to having the freedom of making the wines he loves in Niagara.
This interview is really more about family that it is about wine.
Luke's parents Sarah and Sparky Marquis started this winery two decades ago and their story of getting this iconic wine off the ground is an inspiring one.
Ne...
In Part One: Their origin story which is more about love and trust than about tannins and full-bodied Chardonnay.
Nadia and Ilya are passionate, unapologetic winemakers whose portfolio can be found in Michelin Star restaurants all over the world.
(Apologies for my horrible voice!!!)
Winemaker Vadim Chelekhov is back for his second appearance.
Vadim is the head winemaker for Niagara winery, Palatine Hills Estate Winery.
I was shocked about the consistent quality of these big, bold Bordeaux blends!
Vadim is that passionate winemaker who makes everything from aromatic whites to full bodied reds.
We discuss her big risk going from the world of business to going off on her own into the wide world of wine.
A fun/thoughtful conversation with someone with a passion for communicating all the joy that comes from wine.
We trace his wine journey form growing up in Champagne to making high end Cabernet Sauvignon to such a historic California winey.
We chat about the scariest moment of a harvest, why does Duck go so well with Pinot and the powerful role that fate played in his wine journey.
I got to try their unique 100% Malbec along with their award winning Pinot's. Not a bad pairing as I got to learn more about this on the rise winemaker and this remarkable boutique Niagara...
Part I is with Harald Thiel, the Vigneron and Proprietor for Hidden Bench.
(Translation: Harold is the owner and plays a big part in the growing for his grapes and the final decisions on the wines of Hidden Bench)
In over 200 episodes no one has a more dramatic wine origin story than Harald.
Loved my t...
I admire her crazy work ethic level when it comes to all her projects and the passion she has for all aspects of the wine world.
Not a shock at all how much fun our conversation was.
My guest is John MacPherson the Brand Specialist for Eastern Canada.
Had the pleasure of tasting Macallan TIME : SPACE Collection, a limited release celebrating their 200th anniversary.
I have never been a big spirits fan but it was impossible not to appreciate the level of craftsmanship in this...
Matthew is the Sommelier for the Michelin Star Restaurant Pearl Morissette and has twice finished as a finalist for the Best Sommelier of Canada.
I love wine competitions especially from the perspective of some of Canada's best Sommeliers.
Christian is the Wine Director for famed steakhouse Harbour Sixty Toronto and is the Co-founder of Pelican Wine Imports.
We discuss what the preparation is like for a high stakes wine competition and how it differs from getting ready for the highest levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Bovine Wine Club is a brand-new private wine club opening up in Toronto.
It is brought to you by the same people behind Don Alfonso, Blueblood Steakhouse, Cibo Wine Bar and so many other wine forward restaurants.
What I appreciate the most about this new venture and the work that James is doing is that when ...
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