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

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)

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 – 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 Jennifer’s Pinot Gris, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Syrah (Proprietor’s Block), 2020 Reserve Syrah

Your host, Andrea, SERIOUSLY overuses the word “lovely” 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 spillthewinepodcast@gmail.com) 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)

Welcome to the first episode of 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 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. There’s 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