102: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 96 = Elyse Lambert
If you want to hear some harrowing wine tasting tales during wine competitions and for Master Somm exams this is the podcast for you! I’m joined by Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert on the Podcast. We chat about her damn impressive wine journey and her role with the Somm App. 
29m Jun 27, 2021
29m
101: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 95 = #WorldVerdejoDay Special Part II
On Part 2 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda!  I interview Celia García the CEO for Bodegas Pandora & the General Director for DO Rueda Santiago Mora Poveda.
59m Jun 11, 2021
59m
100: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 94 = #WorldVerdejoDay Special Part I
On Part 1 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda!  I interview Directora General for Bodega Campo Elíseo winery Mathilde Bazin de Caix + Owner/CEO of Bodega Hermanos del Villar, Pablo del Villar. 
55m Jun 11, 2021
55m
99: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 93 = Leah Spooner
A whole lotta range with this super fun interview with wine writer and wine consultant Leah Spooner.  You’ll learn about the wines of South Africa, Greece and why you need to grab more wine from Ontario.  On the other side Matt and Leah chat about protecting wine glasses and the role social media plays with wine consumption. 
41m Jun 03, 2021
41m
98: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 92 = David Lawrence
He is completing his 40th and final vintage, its winemaker David Sheppard from Flat Rock Cellars. David joins the podcast to discuss his 40 years in the business, the good & bad vintages, wine injuries and of course the joy that comes from being able to casually check the weather without fear. 
39m May 20, 2021
39m
97: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 91: Corey Ladouceur
Corey Ladouceur, the General Manager at Essex Golf and Country Club is my guest on the latest episode. We discuss sneaking bottles of Savennières on golf course wine lists, what bottled got him hooked and the differences between running a wine program for a high end restaurant versus a golf country club.
42m May 10, 2021
42m
96: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 90 = Joshua Corea – Archive Wine Bar
On the latest Pod Matt is joined by Joshua Corea, one of the owners of Archive Wine Bar. This is an in depth look at what it means to run a 40+ by the glass wine bar and what the last year has meant for the hospitality industry.
39m Apr 27, 2021
39m
95: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 89: Randall Grahm
My interview with one of the true pioneers of California wine, Bonny Doon Vineyard founder and winemaker Randall Grahm. This interview is packed!!! More important: The expression of the terroir vs. the grape? Eating a Filet-O-Fish with Jancis Robinson Failed Pinot Noir Not getting the “Oprah Bounce” Posing as a Rhone Ranger for Wine Spectator  Throwing a funeral for cork
42m Apr 12, 2021
42m
94: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 88: Sommelier Krystina Roman
On the latest Podcast Sommelier and wine educator Krystina Roman joins me for her second interview. We look at the state of the restaurant/hospitality industry one year into COVID, why we hate the word “pivot” but can’t help using it and why you should not ask your server to take off their mask. 
47m Mar 27, 2021
47m
93: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 87: Drew Bledsoe
You want an interesting journey into wine, consider Drew Bledsoe! He went from Pro Bowl quarterback to making killer Cabernet and Syrah in Walla Walla. We discuss him finding his second act in life after football, making wine in Washington and what the 1961 Giacomo Conterno tastes like.
42m Mar 13, 2021
42m
92: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 86 = Rick Van Sickle
Is 2020 the greatest vintage in Niagara in over 25 years? Wine writer and Wine Journalist of the Year award winner Rick VanSickle believes it may be the vintage of the century. The publisher of winesinniagara.com is my guest on the latest podcast.
38m Mar 02, 2021
38m
91: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 85 = Comedian Matt O’Brien
Comedian Matt O’Brien joins Matt to talk about his video wine series, $3.99 wine, reactions from wineries and whether or not he finishes the truly terrible bottles of wine he reviews. 
42m Feb 16, 2021
42m
90: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 84 = Jennifer Tkachuk Tremblay, Founder and CEO of the Somm app
The wine podcast goes digital with Jennifer Tkachuk-Tremblay, Founder and CEO of Somm, an app that helps consumers pick the right wine for the right occasion.
37m Feb 02, 2021
37m
89: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 83 = Véronique Rivest
You know when the term “award winning” is thrown around & it’s totally bogus? Well not this time! I have 2-Time Canada’s Best Sommelier award winner & the first woman to make the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier competition, coming in 2nd place in 2013. Véronique Rivest is my latest guest!!!
44m Jan 17, 2021
44m
88: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 82 = Angela Aiello (AKA with Super Wine Girl)
The final Wine Podcast for 2020 with Super Wine Girl Angela Aiello! Angela was one of the first teachers I ever had way back in 2006 with iYellow Wine Club.
39m Dec 30, 2020
39m
87: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 81 = Paul Kalemkiarian
On my latest wine pod I’m joined by the owner of America’s oldest wine club, Paul Kalemkiarian. Paul goes through 75 wines every Tuesday & has tasted over 100,000 wines during his career. 
44m Dec 15, 2020
44m
86: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 80 = Frank Ihrig
On the latest Podcast Matt is joined by Frank Ihrig, the chef/owner of Hessenland County Inn. His winery, Schatz, near the shores of Lake Huron, is home to some of Ontario’s most vibrant cool climate grape varieties. This interview is a fascinating look into wine making in one of Ontario’s newest wine regions. 
43m Dec 03, 2020
43m
85: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 79 = Michael Bracegirdle
On the latest Podcast Michael Bracegirdle returns for his second interview. Last time we spoke he was the GM for L’Unita, an upscale restaurant in Yorkville. Now he’s running one of the best BBQ joints in Toronto, Cherry Street Bar-B-Que. We discuss his transition and what it’s like trying to run a restaurant in Toronto in this time of COVID-19. Also wine pairings with BBQ!
26m Nov 24, 2020
26m
84: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 78 = Warren Porter
Everything you wanted to know about wine auctions and how they are providing a huge boost for charities! Lotta fun here with Iron Gate Wine President Warren Porter 
37m Nov 24, 2020
37m
83: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 77 = Charlotte Big Canoe
On the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast' I'm joined by Charlotte Big Canoe from The Full Plate. (thefullplate.ca) They're a non-profit organization who provides essential services for people in the service industry. We discuss a different way of looking at wine by examining the relationship between the land and the indigenous history behind the terroir. Also: “If the ser...
54m Nov 07, 2020
54m
82: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 76 = Theodora Lee (aka Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards)
I may have a new candidate for guest with the busiest schedule. When Theodora Lee (aka Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards) is not working as a trial lawyer she is making wine for her winery, Theopolis Vineyards located in Anderson Valley. Theo is my guest as chat about her unique journey into wine, Robert Parker and all things Petite Sirah. 
46m Oct 17, 2020
46m
81: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 75 = Julia Coney
On the latest podcast I interview wine writer, educator and the founder of Black Wine Professionals Julia Coney.  This is a wide ranging interview from Champagne pairings, helping wine professionals of colour gain the access they deserve, her wine epiphany moments and the crazy growth of her site Black Wine Professionals.
41m Oct 07, 2020
41m
80: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 74: Former NHLer Jim Fox
On the latest episode Matt is joined by former NHLer (LA Kings) and now the owner of Patine Cellars Jim Fox.  Between broadcasting Kings games Jim makes some killer single vineyards Pinot Noir. Jim’s passion for wine is so wildly apparent and his journey into pro hockey player to winery owner is such a cool story.  
47m Sep 23, 2020
47m
79: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 73: The Rueda Extravaganza Episode.
Matt is back in Rueda spreading the good word about all things Verdejo. In this episode Matt speaks with three different export managers from three different wineries.  Luis Eduardo García (Bodega Emina), Jorge Herreras (Bodega Reina de Castilla) and Loren Gill (Bodegas Shaya) share their stories.
59m Sep 13, 2020
59m
78: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 72: André Mack
He was a Sommelier at The French Laundry, won the Best Young Sommelier in America competition and makes killer wine. My interview with the wildly talented/accomplished winemaker André Hueston Mack is my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Wide range of topics from how the TV show ‘Frasier’ help turn him onto wine, breaking into the wine business and hi...
44m Sep 02, 2020
44m
77: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 71: Heather McDougall
It’s the first returning guest to the Podcast, its Sommelier Heather McDougall from sipstoronto.com. Heather’s outlines a thoughtful/passionate approach to how restaurants can improve the lives of all those who work in the service industry. This is a really smart episode. 
49m Aug 18, 2020
49m
76: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 70: Ed Madronich from Flat Rock Cellars
On the latest Wine Pod I interview Ed Madronich, the president of Flat Rock Cellars. Ed is unapologetic about how good Ontario wine is, screw-caps & his desire to stick with Chardonnay, Riesling & Pinot Noir.  
47m Aug 01, 2020
47m
75: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 69: Frédéric Lavau
On the latest Podcast Matt is back in the Côtes du Rhône with winemaker and owner Frédéric Lavau. His family history starting with his great grandfather Rene is fascinating one as are the stories about how drinking wine during cold winters in Ottawa played such a key role in his journey into wine. You’ll learn a bunch about the wines of Southern Rhone and hear all about a village level Côtes du...
39m Jul 23, 2020
39m
74: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 68
It’s my first socially distanced in-person wine podcast interview with Spanish wine importer and founder of Cosecha Imports Jason Axmith. This was a great primer on all things Spanish wine that don’t come from Rioja.
55m Jul 10, 2020
55m
73: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 67 = Dr. David Meadows
On the latest wine pod I interview Dr. David Meadows about his company PureWine Inc. There products help alleviate wine allergies & wine headaches (Hangovers). I tried their products after heroically consuming 26 ounces of wine and the next day no headache.  This interview is all about science, wine allergies and trying to find a way for everyone to enjoy wine. Note: This ain’t no infomercial...
47m Jun 26, 2020
47m
72: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 66 = Joan Cusine
On the podcast Matt heads down to South East Spain, the wine region of Penedès to interview Joan Cusine owner of the Parés Baltà Winery. They discuss how the winery has survived many wars, how it’s doing in the time of COVID-19 and the wineries shift from large scale grape producer to making high quality single vineyard wines. Matt reviews their white wine, Calcari made from Xarel·lo, .a wildly...
43m Jun 19, 2020
43m
71: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 65 = Xavier Vignon
On the latest Podcast Matt heads down to Southern Rhone to interview winemaker Xavier Vignon. From Champagne to Australia to making high end Côtes du Rhône Xavier has a hell of a journey. Matt reviews Xavier’s 2016 Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes and may have hit a new high (low) in terms of mispronouncing a guest’s name. Thanks to Noble Estates (nobleestates.com) for helping to set his up. 
50m Jun 19, 2020
50m
70: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 64 = Gregorio Bandinelli
Matt “travels” back to Tuscany for his latest wine interview this time with Gregorio Bandinelli, winemaker for his family estate, Villa di Geggiano. Gregorio was a ball of energy as we discussed all things Chianti, the impact of COVID-19 and the crazy wines he drank on his final night in New York before being forced back to Italy. 
39m Jun 11, 2020
39m
69: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 63: Michael Trujillo
On the latest podcast Matthew talks with owner/winemaker of Trujillo Winery Michael Trujillo. We chat about Napa Cabernet, the stigma surrounding Cabernet Sauvignon from California and you learn the differences between “Mountain” fruit vs. “Valley” fruit. I also feel shame about all my empties and I review a funky Southern Rhone white wine. 
39m Jun 11, 2020
39m
68: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 62: Franck Bijon the Technical Director and CEO for Château Larose Trintaudon
On the latest Podcast Matt sits down with the Technical Director and CEO for Château Larose Trintaudon. This was a fascinating exploration into Bordeaux and a reminder that great wines from this region is not limited to the pricy world of classified growth Bordeaux. 
42m May 30, 2020
42m
67: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 61: Corey Beck (Winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola)
On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast Matt gets to chat with Corey Beck the winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola! Beyond Coppola tales Corey talks about driving a tractor at the age of 12 through the vineyards of Chateau Montelena, how swimming pools can help a winery, cannabis and how you can go from White Claw to Sauvignon Blanc. 
44m May 21, 2020
44m
66: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 60: Francesca Paladin from Casa Paladin winery
Cool podcast with Francesca Paladin from Verona winery Casa Paladin learning about the under rated Refosco grape, sparkling red wine and a Chianti deep dive. 
41m May 15, 2020
41m
65: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People': Episode 59: Lenz Moser Part II
The second part of my interview with Lenz Moser, head winemaker for China’s top winery, Château Changyu–Moser XV. Come for the mispronunciations stay for what it's like making Cabernet in China.  
33m May 07, 2020
33m
64: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People': Episode 59: Lenz Moser Part I
Part One of my interview with famed Austrian Winemaker Lenz Moser. Lenz discusses his journey from Grüner Veltliner in Austria to making high end Bordeaux blends in China working for Château Changyu–Moser XV 
38m May 07, 2020
38m
63: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 58: J.P. Colas Part II
On Part II of my interview with J.P. Colas from 13th Street winery J.P. has some very different takes on biodynamic winemaking, he waxes poetic on the joy of Gamay and the entire Niagara region.
41m Apr 25, 2020
41m
62: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 58: J.P. Colas Part I
It took me a year of nagging but I finally got 13th Street wineries award winning winemaker Jean Pierre Colas on the Podcast. It was totally worth the wait. This one was so good I had to split it up into two parts. Here is Part One.
43m Apr 25, 2020
43m
61: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 57: Winemaker Laura Rizzotto
Matt’s latest interview is winemaker Laura Rizzotto all the way from Verona, Italy. They chat about how Coronavirus is impacting the Italian wine industry, why volcanic soil helps impart real depth in her Soave and all things about her winery, Balestri Valda. 
31m Apr 17, 2020
31m
60: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 56: Stéphane Vivier
Matt is joined by a man who makes wine for Aubert de Villaine and makes his own wine in Sonoma Coast ... winemaker Stéphane Vivier. 
51m Apr 08, 2020
51m
59: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 55: Colin Stanners
Matt’s Prince Edward County wine tour continues this time with Colin Stanners the winemaker and owner of Stanners Vineyard.
57m Apr 03, 2020
57m
58: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 54: Caroline Granger
Matt is joined by winemaker & owner of Grange Winery Caroline Granger! Highlights include: Making wine with her kids How being a Ford Model in Paris helped lead her to wine to her wine philosophy A Toronto Star review called have her wine the “Oscar the Grinch Award”. BUT then that same reviewer blind tasted the same wine & gave it a gold medal!
59m Mar 25, 2020
59m
57: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 53 with Maggie Granger
What was supposed to be a quick impromptu chat with Maggie Granger from Grange Estate Winery turned into a wildly entertaining 40 minute conversation about all things wine and the politics of what to order when you are out for dinner with friends. 
38m Mar 10, 2020
38m
56: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 52: Dan Sullivan Part II
On Part II of my interview with winemaker Dan Sullivan from Rosehall Run we discuss  the future of wine in Prince Edward County, the similarities/differences between PEC and Burgundy and what you can learn from a bad vintages.
42m Mar 01, 2020
42m
55: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 52: Dan Sullivan Part I
Some of my favourite quotes from Rosehall Run winemaker Dan Sullivan: “I hopped on a tractor and I prayed I wouldn’t kill myself, the vines or other people” & “If you are making Pinot at 15% you are probably planting your Pinot in the wrong place” This conversation went so well I had to split it up into two parts. 
54m Mar 01, 2020
54m
54: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 51
On the latest Podcast Matthew speaks with Mr. Bernard de Laâge de Meux the General Manager for the iconic Napa winery Sloan Estate.  
33m Feb 13, 2020
33m
53: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 50
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I do my second Skype interview. I interview Jamie Paquin, the owner of Heavenly Vines a Tokyo sine store that sells only Canadian wine.
43m Feb 01, 2020
43m