39 episodes
The VQEh Podcast Tash & Manny
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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A casual conversation between two friends. From Hamilton to Toronto to NOTL, we've been somming our way through Ontario and we're here to spread our love of Canadian wine. Whether you're a certified wine geek or a wine-loving novice, this podcast is for you.
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Episode 39: Fortified Wine
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"
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Episode 38: Vessels
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
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Episode 37: Virtual Wineries
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
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Episode 36: Holiday Wines & Blind Tasting
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 Sisters Merlot 2018
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Episode 35: Wine Scoring
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" Cabernet Franc 2019
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Episode 34: Chardonnay 2.0
Tash and Manny are back talking about Chardonnay... again! This time, your hosts focus on i4C and cool climate Chardonnay. Tune in to learn more about Chardonnay and its different expressions.
Featured Wines
13th Street Winery Blanc de Blanc NV
https://13thstreetwinery.com/
16 Mile Cellar "Civility" Chardonnay 2020
https://16milecellar.com/
Customer Reviews
Awesome podcast!
The hosts do a great job discussing the ins and outs of the world of wine. I like the variation between episodes and all of the detailed explanations.
Great wine podcast!
This is a great podcast to learn about different Canadian and in particular Ontario wines. As someone living near the Niagara region, it is interesting to hear about wines that are new to me and that I can actually find. Since starting to listen to this podcast I have tried wines from Pearl Morissette and 13th Street Winery and both were great recommendations that I really enjoyed. My list of wines to try and wineries to visit grows with each episode. I highly recommend this podcast.