Spill The Wine

Andrea Morris and Lukas Sluzar
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Welcome to Spill the Wine – a podcast obviously about WINE! Wine is the one beverage that people seem to think they can't enjoy unless they know something about it, which is quite odd when you think about. But have no fear - we are here to help you learn about wine, debunk some myths, and introduce you to the wonderful wines in Canada. Co-Created by Lukas Sluzar & Andrea Morris

  1. Spill the Wine Episode 29: I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill: A visit to Front Road Cellars

    OCT 30

    Spill the Wine Episode 29: I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill: A visit to Front Road Cellars

    In July 2025, Lukas and Andrea made a trip to Norfolk County to visit three wineries on the shores of Lake Erie. The first stop was Front Road Cellars, a family run winery that is also a blueberry farm. Owner Amanda Vranckx shares the story of the evolution of the winery and shares some amazing wines with us. Amanda also talked about their partnership with Guelph university in planting hybrid varietals of grapes that will withstand colder temperatures. Of course, we also tasted some blueberry wine – which seems like a necessity when you have a winery AND a blueberry farm. The landscape at this winery is stunning and it's definitely a family friendly spot with great food and beautiful wines. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded July 16, 2025 Show notes: www.blueberryhill.ca Wines sampled: Clink Clink (sparkling wine), 2024 Bright Side, 2023 Chardonnay, Blueberry Hill, 2023 Norfolk Pinot Noir, Kindred Red (Marquet/Cabernet Franc blend)

    56 min
  2. Spill the Wine Episode 28: From the Bench to the Kame - A visit to Sons and Daughters Winery

    OCT 16

    Spill the Wine Episode 28: From the Bench to the Kame - A visit to Sons and Daughters Winery

    Owners and brothers Geoff and Anthony Hall named their winery in honor of their children – one brother has sons, the other has daughters so the name is pretty obvious! Along with their adviser Angelo and brother-in-law Dan Sherrington, we sat down for a chat about wine and the challenges of starting a brand new winery in an area far from the lake,  higher in altitude and with a different soil composition than the Bench. During the tasting, we discussed the idea of doing pizza and wine pairings (YUM!) and found out more about the coffee they have on site as well. You'll love exploring their wines, walking the trails and enjoying the beautiful scenery when you visit. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded June 4, 2025 Show notes: www.sonsanddaughterswinery.com Wines sampled: 2022 Sparkling Riesling, 2022 Riesling, 2021 Rose, 2023 Delta White (40% skin fermented Riesling), 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Baco Noir

    42 min
  3. Spill the Wine Episode 27: Creating wines outside the norm. A visit to Maenad

    OCT 2

    Spill the Wine Episode 27: Creating wines outside the norm. A visit to Maenad

    Yvonne Irvine is the assistant winemaker at Creekside and is also the winemaker and owner of her own virtual winery Maenad. Yvonne shares some insights in the positives and negatives of being a virtual winemaker – one positive being she has full control over every aspect of the wines and can be very creative. Her creativity shines in the very unique and innovative wines we tasted like Piquettes and Pet-Nats, as well as more traditional varietals like Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. It's our first episode with a virtual winemaker and after listening, I'm sure you'll be ready to arrange a visit and buy these amazing wines. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded June 4, 2025 Show notes: www.maenadwines.com Wines sampled: 2021 Piquette, Vidal Petnat fermented with peaches and sumac, Vidal Petnat fermented with Concord grapes and tarragon, 2021 Chardonnay Grimsby Hillside, 2021 Skin Fermented Chardonnay, 2024 Vignoier Grimsby Hill, 2023 Cabernet Franc Grimsby Hillside

    48 min
  4. Spill the Wine Episode 26: A big life change brings beautiful wines to the Bench. A visit to 180 Estate Winery

    SEP 18

    Spill the Wine Episode 26: A big life change brings beautiful wines to the Bench. A visit to 180 Estate Winery

    Owners Bob and Marzia Murdoch really did a complete 180 in life when they quit their corporate jobs and bought a winery in Jordan. (hence the winery name – 180 Estate Winery.) The winery, formerly known as Di Profio was purchased by the Murdochs in 2021 and they set out to achieve their goal of getting people to come to the winery to enjoy themselves and relax. Since Marzia is Italian, they like to explore the Italian style of wine making like Appassimento and Ripasso, and we talk a bit about the process of making wine in that style. Per usual, we also discuss food pairings and taste some excellent wines. It's a short but sweet chat with two wonderful people! Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded June 4, 2025 Show notes: www.180wines.ca Wines sampled: 2023 Sparkling Rose, 2024 Pinot Grigio, Living the Dream (blend), 2021 Gamay Noir Reserve, 2022 Bourbon Gamay, 2021 Ripasso, 2020 Meritage

    33 min
  5. Spill the Wine Episode 25: Suitcase vines, Syrah clones and amazing white wines! A second visit to Kacaba

    SEP 4

    Spill the Wine Episode 25: Suitcase vines, Syrah clones and amazing white wines! A second visit to Kacaba

    In this episode, we make a return visit to Kacaba to chat with the new winemaker Chris Robinson. Chris is bringing a lot of passion and experience to his new role at Kacaba and we began our conversation by chatting about the importance of cleanliness in the cellars and how it affects the wine. Chris also explained what the three pillars of sustainability are in order to be called a sustainable winery. We have an interesting conversation about wine clones , root stocks and pruning before we taste some of the new white wines Kacaba has released. But don't worry fans of red wine – we also taste a couple of wonderful new red wines and learn more fun facts about Syrah. You'll definitely want to explore the white wines of Kacaba after listening to this episode! Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded May 7, 2027 Show notes: www.kacaba.com Wines sampled: 2024 Unoaked Chardonnay, 2024 Susan's Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Fume Blanc Scheuele Vineyard, 2024 Vignoier, 2023 Pinot Noir, 2023 Reserve Syrah

    1h 4m
  6. Spill the Wine Episode 24: History comes alive in wine: a visit to Thirty Bench (the first winery in the Bench area!)

    AUG 21

    Spill the Wine Episode 24: History comes alive in wine: a visit to Thirty Bench (the first winery in the Bench area!)

    Three amateur winemakers, a doctor, a lawyer and a professor got together in 1980 and bought the land that become Thirty Bench. Winemaker Emma Garner talks with Andrea about the first plantings of Riesling grapes in 1980, and the way the soil hanging onto the water affects the tastes of grapes, which naturally affects the taste of the wine. Emma sheds some light on the origins of the myth about Riesling tasting sweet too. We also chat about the reasons why Pinot Noir is a difficult grape, and get some insights into the Cabernet Franc grape too. You'll also discover how the shape of a wine glass can amplify the taste of the wine. It's a fun and insightful episode, and you'll definitely want to schedule a visit to Thirty Bench afterwards. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded May 7, 2025 Show notes: www.thirtybench.com Wines sampled: Sparkling Riesling, 2021 Small Lot Riesling, 2021 Small Lot Chardonnay, 2021 Small Lot Pinot Noir, 2022 Winemakers Blend, 2020 Small Lot Cabernet Franc

    51 min
  7. Spill the Wine Episode 23: Producing wines Canadians can serve with pride: a visit to Hidden Bench

    AUG 7

    Spill the Wine Episode 23: Producing wines Canadians can serve with pride: a visit to Hidden Bench

    Hidden Bench is an organic winery and produces 100% estate wine using only grapes grown on the property. Andrea chats with winemaker Alex Baines about the process of becoming a certified organic winery and what that means for the taste and quality of the wines.  We also get to taste a concrete fermented and aged Sauvignon Blanc (Beton) . The concrete gives the wine a great texture and weight and adds a unique salinity and brininess to the wine. It was Andrea's first time tasting wine made this way and it was absolutely incredible. Alex also explains the fine art of working hard to appear invisible in the winemaking process. It's a great conversation spotlighting fantastic wines that you are sure to enjoy. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded May 7, 2025 Show notes: www.hiddenbench.com Wines sampled: 2018 Natur (sparkling), 2019 Romans Block Riesling, 2022 Beton Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Chardonnay, 2021 Gamay, 2022 Pinot Noir

    53 min
  8. Spill the Wine Episode 22: The Pursuit of Balance. A visit to Organized Crime

    JUL 24

    Spill the Wine Episode 22: The Pursuit of Balance. A visit to Organized Crime

    Judging by the name, one might think Organized Crime is an Italian Mafia winery. However, when our host Andrea Morris speaks with Owner Ania De Deluba and winemaker Greg Yemen, we discover the incredibly interesting story behind the name. It comes from a battle between two Mennonite churches, resulting in a church pipe organ being stolen and thrown into a ravine. You'll enjoy hearing the whole story, as well as the history of the winery, and their goal to create quaffable wines. We hear the story behind the beautiful platinum award winning Sacred Series Cuve Krystyna – a wine that is a tribute to Ania's mother. We also have a fun discussion about Pinot Noir clones, corks vs screw tops and unfiltered wines. You'll learn a lot and I guarantee you'll want to visit this fantastic winery with beautiful views. Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded March 12, 2025 Show notes: www.organizedcrimewinery.com Wines sampled: 2023 Riesling, 2021 Limestone Block Chardonnay, 2020 Sacred Series Cuve Krystyna, 2022 Break In Pinot Not, 2019 Sacred Series Cabernet Franc, 2022 Sacred Series Unfilter 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc

    55 min
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About

Welcome to Spill the Wine – a podcast obviously about WINE! Wine is the one beverage that people seem to think they can't enjoy unless they know something about it, which is quite odd when you think about. But have no fear - we are here to help you learn about wine, debunk some myths, and introduce you to the wonderful wines in Canada. Co-Created by Lukas Sluzar & Andrea Morris

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  • Creator
    Andrea Morris and Lukas Sluzar
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Spill The Wine

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