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Calamus Estate Winery is quite unique, as it is the only winery in the Niagara Bench area that
has a telescope on site. Plus, itâs also proud to be a democratic winery, where their wine club
members are a part of the process of picking wines. Our host, Andrea Morris, speaks with Peter
Van Helsdingen, the owner of the winery, regarding the many events they host featuring
astronomy and wine, and about his approach to winemaking. They share found memories of
their fathers while tasting a wonderful double barreled Cabernet Sauvignon. During the course
of the episode, Peter also coined one of Andreaâs new favourite slogans: life is too short to have
a glass of wine you donât prefer.
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 30, 2024
Show notes: Calamus Estate Winery: www.calamuswines.com
Wines sampled: Crackle Sparkling wine, Pinot Grigio, Unoaked Chardonnay, 2020 Meritage
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In this episode, Andrea visits with Rob Harold and Joe Schenck, the co-owners of King and
Victoria Winery. They have a genuine enthusiasm for making wine and look at each wine as one
of their babies. Rob and Joe share the story of how they found the property and started the
winery, and explain why their wine club is named for a group of vultures (The Committee). They
share some of their innovative ways for making wine, like wrapping a blanket around a tank to
get the wine to the correct temperature. Their passion and love of wine making shines through
in this episode and youâll appreciate their desire to bring people tougher with wine and food. I
guarantee youâll want to visit King and Victoria after listening to this episode!
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 30, 2024
Show notes: King and Victoria : www.kingandvictoria.com
Wines sampled: 2023 Reisling, Chardonnay, Gamay Nouveau, 2019 Pinot Noir, 2021 Pinot
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This episode provides tons of insights into the art of winemaking. Andrea Morris chats with 16
Mile cellar winemaker Morgan Juniper. Morgan shares information about the biodynamic
approach to winemaking and talks about emotional winemaking versus lab driven winemaking.
Bet you didnât know that was a thing! In addition, for the first time on the podcast, we discuss
ladybugs, particularly the multicoloured Asian lady beetles, and the negative effect they can
have on wine. Of course, we also taste some magnificent wines, and experience the first
tastings of wine in itâs very early stages, straight from the tank. You will definitely learn a lot from
this episode.
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 30, 2024
Show notes: 16 miles cellar vineyards & winery: www.16milecellar.com
Wines sampled: Rebel 202 Chardonay, Civility 2018 unfiltered Chardonnay, Rebel 2018 Pinot
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In this episode, our host, Andrea Morris, visits with Wending Home Estate winemaker Ron
Giesbrecht, who is well renowned in the Niagara wine making circles. Ron has over 40 years of
experience in the wine business â including research, wine making and teaching as a college
professor. He has a unique approach to wine making and enjoys experimenting with unique
grape varieties. In addition to tasting some award- winning wines, we also laugh a lot and learn
quite a bit about the history of wine both in Niagara and abroad. Fun fact I learned from this
episode: the oldest know winery in the world is in the Republic of Georgia. Youâll also learn why Ron refers to Chardonnay as the chicken of the vineyard. It truly is a fun and educational
episode.
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 2, 2024
Show notes: Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery: www.wendinghome.ca
Wines sampled: 2020 Riesling, 202 Wending North (white blend), 202 Chardonnay, 2021 Estate
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A wine tasting with Nathan and Dave at Dobbin Estate is like a fairy tale. Andrea met them at
the foot of the tower (the adult treehouse as they call it) , and proceeded to the second floor to
hear the story of the winery and taste some spectacular wines. Nathan and Dave explained their
reasoning for opting for an organic approach to wine making and talked in detail about the
challenges of organic grape growing. The result is not your $20 bottle of wine, but
understanding the work involved in the process justifies the price. Youâll definitely want to visit
Dobbin Estates after listening to this episode.
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 2, 2024
Show notes: Dobbin Estate Winery: www.dobbinestate.com
Wines sampled: Chardonnay 2019, Cabernet Blend 2020, Dry Riesling 2019, Riesling 2019 -
Len Pennachetti from Cave Spring is well known in the Niagara Wine region and his years in the
business resulted in one of our most informative podcast episodes. Andrea and Len began their
discussion by addressing the pretentiousness of wine, which Len had a very interesting take on.
Throughout the course of the conversation and wine tasting, we learn some fun facts about the
traditional method of champagne, the importance of oneâs nose when appreciating wine and
food, and how great wines donât age â they evolve. Youâll definitely learn a lot from this episode.Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded October 2, 2024
Show notes: Cave Spring Tasting Room/Vineyard: www.cavespring.ca
Wines sampled: Blanc de Blancs NV, Riesling CSV 2020, Chardonnay -
In this episode, we discover how land that was once an old air force training site, The
Beamsville Aerodrome, has developed into a top tier winery. Andrea and Taylor Emerson
discuss the evolution of the winery from the reasons for choosing to purchase this particular plot
of land, the grape choices and the decision to create Old World style wines. During the course
of the conversation and wine tasting, we also get creative â comparing wine tasting to driving
and changing lanes, describing wine as a luggage tag and we even came up with this key
phrase: âWine is an expression of yourself.â Sounds like the perfect t-shirt slogan. Itâs a fun
episode spotlighting spectacular wine.
Produced by Lukas Sluzar. Recorded August 21, 2024
Show Notes: Black Bank Hill - www.blackbankhill.com
Wines sampled: 2022 Rose, 2021 Runway White, Vignoier, 201 Chardonnay, 2020 Runway
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This is the story of how a family farm becomes a winery. Our host, Andrea Morris, visits Dim Winery and chats with Peter Dim about the history of the farm and of course, we taste some amazing wines. We are also treated to some wonderful stories about the labels and names for the wines. In addition, we also learn a lot about agriculture and weather and their affects on the grapes.
Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded July 31, 2024
Show notes: Dim Wine Co. : www.dimwineco.ca
Wines sampled: 2017 Great Escape Chardonnay, 2019 Edgewater Riesling, Icarus Gewurztaimer, 202 Field Select Red, West Bank Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Old Press Cabernet Franc
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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. Youâll 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
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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 Andreaâs 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
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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 youâve 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)
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If you are a red wine lover, this is the episode for you! Your host, Andrea Morris, takes you one of the wineries in the Bench area that is renowned for their hearty reds â Kacaba Vineyards Winery. Charles will be our wine steward for the day and guide us through a tasting of a variety of wines, beginning with some bubbly, and ending with deep, rich reds. We will also discuss the history of Kacaba Vineyards and learn how this vineyard was saved from becoming a housing development and became an award-winning winery.
Produced by: Lukas Sluzar recorded June 12, 2024
Show Notes: Kacaba Vineyards Winery: www.kacaba.com
Wines sampled: 2023 Effervescence Sparkling, 2022 Jenniferâs Pinot Gris, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Syrah (Proprietorâs Block), 2020 Reserve Syrah
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Your host, Andrea, SERIOUSLY overuses the word âlovelyâ in this episode. As a matter of fact, it annoyed her so much, she wanted to redo the episode. However, producer Lukas Sluzar felt there is valuable information in this podcast, so Andrea bit the bullet and allowed it to air. Count the number of times she says lovely, and you could win a prize!! (email your answer to [email protected]) In this episode, we visit Italian winery Commisso Estates and speak with the owner, Frank. Frank shares his feelings about making wine affordable and delicious (and of course, LOVELY).
Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded June 12, 2024
Show notes: Commisso Estate Winery: www.commisso.ca
Wines sampled: Sparking Chardonnay (2022), Pinot Gris (2020), Rose, Red blend, Cabernet Sauvignon (2021), Cabernet Franc (2017)
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Welcome to the first episode of Spill the Wine â a podcast obviously about WINE! Wine is the one beverage that people seem to think they canât enjoy unless they know something about it, which is quite odd when you think about it. But have no fear - we are hear to help you learn about wine, debunk some myths, and introduce you to the wonderful Bench area of the Niagara Wine region. We begin our journey with a visit to Cornerstone Winery, a family-run business that is one of the few wineries in the area that makes fruit wines. Nina shares some history of the winery and the thought process behind some of their most popular wines. Thereâs also a surprise visit from Sarah from London Born Wines too!
Produced by: Lukas Sluzar; recorded June 12, 2024
Show notes: Cornerstone Estate Winery website: www.cornerstonewinery.com
Wines sampled: Bad Moon Riesling (2020), Blush Hour 2, Cabernet Franc 2016, Fizzy Peach, Port
