Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

Michael Juergens may just be the most interesting man in wine. He’s building from scratch vineyards in the Kingdom of Bhutan, dealing with monkeys in the vineyards and overcoming the trickiest supply chain issues you’ll ever come across! 

I go to the furthest corner of the globe for the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with People’ Podcast episode with MS Cameron Douglas from New Zealand.

My guest was not only the first individual from New Zealand to become a Master Sommelier but at the time he was the first person in the whole Southern Hemisphere to earn the highest distinction in the wine world. 

We discuss the Court of Master Sommeliers, the blessing/curse of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and highlight so many of the amazing wine regions that can be found in New Zealand. 

On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined with Founder & wine maker for Cloudsley Cellars (@cloudsleycellars) Adam Lowy!

So great going to visit Adam and try all his single vineyard wines with the background for our tasting being the specific vineyards the grapes come from.

We chat about his passion for all things Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, how hard is it to live up to their Mission Statement: “unmotivated by consumer trends” and how he went from selling Burgundy with Lifford Wines & Spirits to making his own Burgundian style wines.

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine n& Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast it’s the triumphant return of “Virtual Winery Guy”/Winemaker André Proulx. 

A super fun time just shooting the shit about all things wine, his new Rosé and how walking through Wismer Vineyards can both tickle ya in all places and give you a religious experience. 

Can’t wait to try his Pinot!!!

The Podcast has been off for a month but we’re back with a guest who has worked for Bill Clinton, drank with John Kerry and has created what is the most unique wine club I have ever seen.

Michael Evans, the CEO & Co-Founder of ‘The Vines’ is my guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. 

His wine club allows you to travel to famous wine regions, purchase your own plots of land and work with top wine makers to make your own wine! 

We discuss all things Mendoza, battling giant ants and studying global weather alerts.

On the latest podcast Matt is joined by Niagara region Black Bank Hill Winery vintner Taylor Emerson … in PERSON!! (Spaced out, both double vaxxed) 

Taylor has released his first vintage so we discuss how scared/excited he is, how he got into the wine world, the joy of single vineyard Niagara wines and making a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine in Ontario.  

If you want to hear some harrowing wine tasting tales during wine competitions and for Master Somm exams this is the podcast for you! I’m joined by Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert on the Podcast. We chat about her damn impressive wine journey and her role with the Somm App. 

On Part 2 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda!

 I interview Celia García the CEO for Bodegas Pandora & the General Director for DO Rueda Santiago Mora Poveda.

On Part 1 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda!

 I interview Directora General for Bodega Campo Elíseo winery Mathilde Bazin de Caix + Owner/CEO of Bodega Hermanos del Villar, Pablo del Villar. 

A whole lotta range with this super fun interview with wine writer and wine consultant Leah Spooner.  You’ll learn about the wines of South Africa, Greece and why you need to grab more wine from Ontario.  On the other side Matt and Leah chat about protecting wine glasses and the role social media plays with wine consumption.