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  • Upside Down and Inside Out: Wine and Food Pairings Re-imagined!

    Nothing could be more monotonous than sticking to the same flavours and combinations, meal after meal. Keeping your palate interested and excited through varying wine and food pairings can lead to a much more enjoyable experience.  That’s where experimentation and personal preferences play a significant role. Exploring new territory and challenging the palate can lead…

  • From Numbers to Vineyard Bliss:  A Finance Pro’s Journey into Winemaking

    Breaking away from the corporate world to pursue a passion is a bold move that requires a leap of faith. It involves cultivating your interests and leveraging them into a sustainable income. In this case, we’re talking about transitioning from a comfortable job in finance into the exciting and hands-on world of winemaking.  My guest…

  • From Italy to Ontario: Diving into the World of Winemaking with Ugo Crecco

    Ontario boasts a diverse climate that allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of grapes, from cool-climate grapes like Riesling and Chardonnay to hearty reds like Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The province’s unique terroir and microclimates allow winemakers to create distinctive and elegant wines. Despite the promising conditions for winemaking in Ontario, winemakers face…

  • For the Love of Australian Wine with Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

    Who doesn’t love a good backstory? And when it comes to wines and the people who enjoy it, these tales are often as enchanting as the wines themselves. This world is ripe with fascinating stories of discovery, passion, and growth, like those of our guests Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross, who’ve journeyed from novices to…

  • Tanya Avramova: Wine in her blood

    Tanya Avramova: Wine in her blood

    Bulgaria, a land of rich cultural history and breathtaking landscapes, holds a treasure cultivated for centuries: its winemaking heritage. Nestled between the Balkan Mountains and the Black Sea, Bulgaria boasts a long and storied tradition of producing exquisite wines. Rediscover the forgotten flavours of Bulgaria’s winemaking history as Tanya Avramova, who as part owner of…

  • Unlocking the secrets of wine with Annemarie Morse

    Beyond being a beverage, wine is an experience that encompasses history, culture, and flavours. For wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, exploring the world of wine is a lifelong pursuit. In the second part of our podcast episode, we continue our conversation with Annemarie Morse, a seasoned sommelier, as she emphasizes the significance of tasting different wines.…

  • From Grapes to Glass: The Challenges and Rewards of Making Wine

    Winemaking is an art that intertwines science, nature, and craftsmanship. While wine enthusiasts savour the final product, few realize the myriad challenges winemakers face throughout the process. This week’s episode explores winemakers’ challenges, focusing on the expertise and experiences of renowned winemaker Mitchell McCurdy. His extensive knowledge and expertise in the field provide valuable insights…

  • Taste Wine and Expand Your World – Part 1

    Despite implementing traditional vineyard practices and adapting winemaking techniques, shifting climate patterns continue to challenge the stability of wine regions. Instead of the desired result of a reliable and consistent wine industry, wine enthusiasts are experiencing the unpredictability of climate change, leading to uncertainty and disappointment in their pursuit of fine wines. Our guest for…

  • Travel and wine – a match made in Hungary! With Csilla Janosi

    Are you someone who loves wine and would like to discover the world of Hungarian wine?  Then join us as Csilla Janosi reveals her passion for making wine and dedication to showing wine travellers how much there is to learn and love about wine and tourism in Hungary. Hungary has a centuries-old wine-making tradition and…

  • Mari Robinson: From Dom Perignon to Philanthropy

    Mari’s first sip of Dom Perignon ignited a passion for wines that has taken her to incredible places around the globe. Despite her busy job as a director at the University of Texas in the health sector and her other leadership positions, she stays devoted to volunteering at the Wine and Food Foundation to provide…

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