Your host, Andrea Morris, busts a popular myth that red wine should never be served chilled. During this visit to Italian winery Villa Romana, Ugo explains why the folks in Rome drink their red wine chilled, and Andrea is surprised to actually enjoy chilled Pinot Noir. Ugo and his daughter, Andrea, share their stories of creating unique and delicious award winning wines. You’ll hear about the path to starting the winery, the vision for the future and more!

Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded July 31, 2024

Show notes: Villa Romana Estate Winery: www.villaromona.ca

Wines sampled: Cenerentolo (sparkling red), Lanuvino (sparking reisling), 2023 Pinotino Pinot Gris, 2023 Scalina Vidal, 2021 Speziato Gewurztraminer, 2021 Rosellino Rose, 2020 Quatrarello Pinot Noir Riserva, 2020 Romanello Riserva blend

We experience a bit of the UK vibe in this episode as your host, Andrea Morris, visits with Sarah at London Born Winery. We discover how a family from England started a winery in the Ontario wine region and learn the stories behind wines. During the conversation, Andrea and Sarah develop some great ideas for future podcasts and give some helpful hints regarding food pairings. And we even veer off the path of wine and sample some beer! Listen carefully and you may even hear Andrea’s puppy, Nandor, bark a few times.

Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded July 31, 2024

Show Notes: London Born Wines: www.londonbornwines.com

Wines sampled: 2023 South Kensington Pinot Grigio, Szegrebbe, Rose, Troubled One Orange Wine, Limey Lager, 2021 Holbour Gamay, Docklands Marichal Foch, 2018 Cabernet Franc

Ten acres and a mule was the slogan years ago, and your host, Andrea Morris, visits with Andrew Brooks, the owner of Back 10 about his journey into the wonderful world of wine. Andrew and his wife, Christina, had no experience in farming or agriculture, but clung to the dream of starting a vineyard from the ground up. Back 10 Cellars started with a big dream , pure will, gumption and determination. We talk about their story and taste some of the fruits of their labour. If you’ve ever dreamed about owning a winery, this is the episode you MUST listen to!

Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded June 12, 2024

Show Notes: Back 10 Cellars: www.back10cellars.com

Wines Sampled: Smitten Sparking Wine (2023), The Big Reach Riesling (2022) , Rose Coloured Glasses (2023 Rose), Start From Scratch Chardonnay (2023), Everything at Stake Gamay (2022), The Big Leap Cabernet Franc (2021)