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The VQEh Podcast

Tash & Manny

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Frequency: 1 episode/29d. Total Eps: 42

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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🇨🇦 Canada - food
12/05/2026
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - food
11/05/2026
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - food
27/10/2025
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - food
26/10/2025
#68

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Episode 42: Pinot Gris

dimanche 25 août 2024 • Duration 43:13

Episode 42 is about Pinot Gris! Pinot Grigio? Whatever you want to call it, we discuss this popular grape, its history, different iterations, and how it is expressed in Niagara. Featured Wines Fielding Pinot Grigio 2023 https://fieldingwines.com/ Big Head Pinot Gris 2014 https://bigheadwines.ca/ Strewn Pinot Grigio 2018 https://www.strewnwinery.com/

Episode 41: Myth Busting

lundi 22 juillet 2024 • Duration 46:49

Hi wine people! Manny and Tash are back with another episode. In episode 41, your hosts are busting myths! Do sulfites give you headaches? Are organic wines better for you? Is expensive wine always better? Only reds can age, right? Answers to all these questions and more in this episode. Cheers! Featured Wine Stratus Red 2014 https://stratuswines.com/

Episode 32: Cabernet Franc

mercredi 5 avril 2023 • Duration 35:57

Can you believe The VQEh Podcast has never done an episode on Cab Franc?! It's about time. This episode focuses on the Cabernet Franc grape that Canada, especially Niagara, does so well. Your hosts cover the history of the grape, its classic regions, tasting profile, and the great Canadian producers. Cheers! Featured Wines 2027 Cellars "King Street Vineyard" Cabernet Franc 2020 https://www.2027cellars.ca/ Honsberger Estate Winery Cabernet France 2020 https://www.honsbergerestate.com/

Episode 31: Life of a Somm

mercredi 22 mars 2023 • Duration 53:26

Greetings! We are back with episode 31. This time Manny and Tash discuss the life of a sommelier, the wine industry, wine education, jobs, etc. They discuss their unique experiences in the industry and what got them into wine education in the first place. They end the episode by tasting two "somm wines" - fun and funky Canadian wines. That's somm biz baby. Featured Wines: Queenston Mile Vineyards Pet-Nat Pinot Noir Rose 2017 https://www.queenstonmilevineyard.com/ A Sunday in August Pinot G...

Episode 30: Ag(e)ing Wine

mardi 24 janvier 2023 • Duration 44:14

Episode 30, wow! Tune in as Manny and Tash talk about old wines and aging wines. They also discuss the spelling of the word aging (ageing?)... who knows. Manny and Tash discuss why and when wine is aged, the proper conditions for aging, and how old wines taste. They also taste some pretty cool wines dating back to 1995! Hope you enjoy - cheers. Featured Wines The Three Guys "Funk Vineyard" Pinot Noir 1995 https://www.lakeviewwineco.com/site/home https://marynissen.com/ https://www.stoneyrid...

Episode 29: Dessert Wine

mercredi 21 décembre 2022 • Duration 36:13

Manny and Tash are back with another episode! In honour of the holidays, your hosts are exploring dessert wine. They cover the different kinds, how it's made, where it's made, and the best ways to enjoy it. Grab a glass of ice wine and tune in! Featured Wines Big Head Chenin Blanc B.A. 2017 https://bigheadwines.ca/ Cave Springs Riesling Icewine 2017 http://www.cavespringcellars.ca

Episode 28: Blind Tasting

mercredi 7 décembre 2022 • Duration 22:23

Manny and Tash are back again with another blind tasting episode! Each host picked a wine without the other having any clue to what it was, and they had to blind taste their way to a guess. These ones are tricky! Spoiler: the wines are listed below. Featured Wines A Sunday in August Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon 2021 https://www.asundayinaugust.com/ The Foreign Affair "Abbraccio" Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 https://foreignaffairwinery.com/

Episode 27: Syrah

dimanche 30 octobre 2022 • Duration 44:03

In this episode, Manny and Tash cover another of their favourite grapes: Syrah! Perfect for the fall weather, this grape has a rich history and is making a name for itself in Canada. Tune in as your hosts discuss the grape and taste a couple Niagara examples. Featured Wines Creekside Syrah 2019 https://www.creeksidewine.com/ Big Head "Raw" Syrah 2017 https://bigheadwines.ca/

Episode 26: Riesling

mardi 13 septembre 2022 • Duration 35:16

Join Manny and Tash as they discuss their favourite grape, Riesling! Although it can be a divisive grape, Canada makes some exceptional Riesling. Your hosts talk about the grape's history, where it's grown, and the best Canadian examples. Cheers! Featured Wines Flatrock "Nadja's Vineyard" Riesling 2019 https://www.flatrockcellars.com/ Ravine "Patricia's Block" Riesling 2021 https://www.ravinevineyard.com/

Episode 25: The VQEh Podcast x Kelly Mason & Brooke Husband

mardi 16 août 2022 • Duration 01:02:39

Manny and Tash have an exciting new episode for you! Your hosts interview winemaking duo Kelly Mason and Brooke Husband. The episode was recorded in a vineyard, so please excuse the background noise. Listen in as these four chat about Kelly and Brooke's journeys into winemaking, their current projects, and future ambitions. Cheers! Featured Wines Mason Vineyard Wild Ferment Viognier "Part II" Mason + Husband 2020 Mason Vineyard Pinot Noir "The Matriarch" 2020 (Not yet released) https://ww...