We play André's least favourite game show - and Michael's favourite way to clean the trash out of his cellar - Stump the Chump. We sit down with Sue-Ann Staff and unpack what is sure to be a stellar lineup of wines.

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We continue our exploration of the relationship with Cabernet Franc and Niagara. Today we sit down with Sue-Ann Staff who has made some legendary vintages of Franc at Pillitteri, Megalomaniac, and her own eponymous winery. But, who are we kidding - we just wanted to meet Brix Bravo.

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We once again sit down with Allison Slute of Cab Franc Chronicles fame to do a special edition of stump the chump. André and Michael taste through a few different bottles of all Franc.

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Michael and André sit down for a long overdue in person tasting with Allison Slute. The guys have been trying to unravel the mystery of Cabernet Franc in Ontario - so what better guest at this stage of the year than Allison Slute. She runs the instagram account @cabfrancchronicles - and knows a thing or two about the grape.

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Last week Michael and André put out the call to small wineries to find out how things are going for 2021 - we are joined by Greg Wertsch from Between the lines and Jamie Quai from Quai du Vin.

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So ... there has been some chatter about the 2021 Vintage. How are the courageous winemakers of Ontario faring this year. We are joined by Craig McDonald of Trius to give us an update of how things are going so far.

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This week we take a look at some spirits that Michael has been exploring as he is working on some columns. We are joined by one of Michael's preferred drinkers with discerning tastes Sue. We all know André enjoys spirits - but how did this tasting turn out?

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Recently Michael had an opportunity to host a lunch featuring a handful of Croatian wines. André had a chance to attend. Did they learn anything?

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Michael and André record an episode from the newly minted Hamilton studio. They recently had an opportunity to taste some wines in person including a tasting that was done as part of Milano Wine Week. This event was a simulcast tasting that brought people from Milan, Miami, and Toronto together to taste through some 2015 Brunello Riserva wines. Did the guys learn anything?

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Michael decided to hop on a plane to visit Italy for a few weeks. Here is a look at what he tasted. André continues to be bombarded with knowledge and maybe this time some of it will stick.

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