Mcauz Podcasts

On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I interview Valérie Beyer, the Co-Owner of the impressive Alsatian winery, Domaine Emile Beyer. Beyond talking about their Riesling and tasty Pinot Noir program we get into her wine journey and wine education … her story is a remarkable one.…

Working at the impressive Alsatian winery Domaine Justin Boxler is a family affair! My guest on the latest pod is Charlotte Boxler the Operations Manager for Domaine Justin Boxler. Charlotte discusses the importance of listening to family which is key since she works were just about every family member at the vineyard! This family makes textbook Al…

Had the immense pleasure of joining some of the brain trust behind 80x Wine Company, makers of killer Niagara Chardonnay & Rosé. On the podcast wine writer and co-owner Andre Proulx comes back for his record third appearance on the pod plus winemaker Adam Kern. This episode was a lot of fun as we did the interview at Archive Wine Bar as the guys we…

The Podcast is heading to Okanagan with the winemaker for Martin’s Lane Winery, Shane Munn. We discuss the Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir program (Damn, so good!), drinking good Burgundy while working in Barolo and his preference for tough vintages.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I interview Christine Brotte, the Technical Director for the Southern Rhône winery Maison Brotte. Through the translation help of her son Thibault, we discuss the families long history in Southern Rhône, what is it like working as a family and the importance of having both men …

This is Florence Quiot, the General Director for Château du Trignon located in the Southern Rhône. On the podcast we discuss all the gains made by women in the vineyard of Rhône from oenology diploma graduates to where they are with women in positions of power. A good interview to learn more about the wines of Southern Rhône.…

You want a cool wine story? May I present Beaujolais winemaker Mee Godard. How many South Korean, female winemaker, whose family does not come from a wine background do you know? If the answer is “zero” well you’re in luck! I was lucky enough through @rangerwine to try four different wines from Domaine Mee Godard all sourced from prestigious sites …

The first winery I visited during my trip to Mosel/Rheingau was the famed Weingut Markus Molitor. I interview their Export Director and the 2015 winner of Germany’s Best Sommelier, Daniel Kiowski.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

Just how historic are the wines of Borgogno? Back in 1861 a bottle of their Barolo was drunk as part of a celebratory lunch over the … wait for it … Unification of Italy! On the latest wine podcast, I interview from Piedmont Luca Collia, the Export Manager for Borgogno one of Italy’s most famed wineries.…

You wanna hear an inspirational story about a kick-ass woman? Then I have the Podcast for you! Meet Jen Pelka the CEO and Co-Founder of Une Femme Wines. Jen went from running a couple bicoastal champagne bars that got swallowed up by COVID to now having her line of sparkling wine served on Delta Airlines. Yeah, you’re going to enjoy her story.…

The podcast is heading back to Scotiabank Arena as I interview Anne Martin, the head Sommelier for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Anne’s impressive journey took her from working in the most famous locations in the world for cheese, coffee and eventually wine. A fun conversation about what it’s like running one of the most impressive wine progra…

My latest interview is with winemaker Daniel Twardowski whose ‘Pinot Noix’ (yes Noix) are some of the most stuffing examples of German Pinot you will ever try. This is not hyperbole, from Jancis Robinson to James Suckling to everyone in between these are some most of highly prized German reds out there. We chat about making Pinot in the land of Rie…

The podcast goes on a slightly different direction as I’m joined by the Senior Culinary Director for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Chris Zielinski! Yes we chat about the various wine programs that are connected with MLSE but we also get into what’s it like to feed 1000s of sports fans from popcorn to foie gras and everything in between.…

What does good/proper service look like at a restaurant? What does it mean to have a sustainable model at a restaurant where profit margins are so razor thin? I sit down with the Head Sommelier for Don Alfonso 1890, Nathan Hooper. He also goes into detail about being a finalist at the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition … and this was his FIRST wine…

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I sit down with the winner of the most recent winner of the CAPS Best Ontario Sommelier Competition, Justin Madol. A fascinating look at just what is required to becoming a Master Somm (Justin is so close!) and all the work leading up to such a fierce wine competition.…

The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is finally heading to Okanagan! From premium underwear to high end Riesling and Chardonnay Ria Kitsch and her husband have already blazed an impressive entrepreneurial trail. Had a blast sitting down with Ria Kitsch the Founder/Co-Owner of Kitsch Winery. Her line of Riesling’s are all st…

You wanna hear a cool story? Over a decade ago winemaker Josep d'Anguera and his brother decided to overhaul the winemaking philosophy at Cellar Joan d'Anguera, their families famed vineyard. The wines were ALREADY successful and wildly popular, but the brothers wanted to make a radical transformation. So, what happened and why?…

For the first time EVER … A wine podcast will talk about the joy of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch & St Laurent and NOT come across as 100% wine hipster! Yeah, I know people will drop their love of these Austrian wines for street cred at the local cool person wine party, but I swear this Pod is just about how I discovered these fantastic red wines of Aust…

My guest is Stephen Ranger, Canada’s foremost wine auctioneer, a Senior Advisor at Iron Gate Auctions and the owner of Ranger Wine. This podcast has everything! Encounters with Rudy Kurniawan How Stephen got into the wine auction world Okanagan wines A cameo from Stephen’s dog TeddyBy Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

Isabelle Clendenen from Au Bon Climat joins the podcast to discuss her role within the winery, growing up in a wine family and the classic conversation about what makes for a proper Burgundian wine in California?By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

It’s my final (for now!) South African podcast. I’m joined by the multi-award-winning winemaker and cellarmaster for Rustenberg Wine Estate, Murray Barlow. We discuss his journey into winemaking, the history of his family and Rustenberg and what exactly is the “style” of a bottle of wine from Rustenberg?…

The Podcast is back in style with James Peden, director of operations for Liberty Entertainment Group and one of the leaders of the Michelin Star awarded restaurant, Don Alfonso: 1890. Really cool conversation about the hospitality industry, what leads to a Michelin Star and how James went from being in the military to running some of the most high…

The final ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast interview from the German wine region of Mosel is with oh so impressive Nik Weis, the winemaker and owner of St Urbans-Hof Nik Weis. A wide-ranging interview from the impact the Second World War had on the local wine industry to “the Margarita effect” that comes with a great off-dr…

The podcast goes back to Mosel, Germany with Axel Pauly, the winemaker and owner of Weingut Axel Pauly. Axel has gone from “rising star” in Mosel to just “star” as his portfolio of Rieslings and Pinot Blanc were damn impressive from bone dry to off-dry to everything in between. Conversation spans from the hardships that comes from making wine in th…

The ‘Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is back in South Africa! This time with Dawie Botha, the Head Winemaker for Anthonij Rupert Wyne in beautiful Stellenbosch.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

Had an epic afternoon with Matt Giedraitis, the Export Director for Dr. Loosen. The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast continues its tour in the German wine region of Mosel. This podcast is a great one for people who want to dip their toes into what Riesling in the land it came from. Think of it as a Coles Notes lesson into G…

My guest is Stefan Pauly, the owner and winemaker for the iconic Dr. Pauly Bergweiler. I was a little intimidated right before meeting Stefan considering this was my first interview in the Mosel and the winery has been around since 1556. Those feelings were gone in five seconds as Stefan opened his doors with a big warm welcome and moments later br…

Matt gives a brief summary of his trip to Germany, the people he interviewed and a shameful admission. Wine Hot Take: Mosel over Mimosa’s at brunch Wine Hot Take: Grosses Gewächs over Premier Cru BurgundyBy Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

The podcast is back in Niagara with a winery I’m shocked it took me so long to discover. I’m joined by Kevin Panagapka, winemaker, and co-founder of 2027 Cellars. A true boutique winery Kevin’s portfolio has no weak links just high-end wine making. We chat about what led to Kevin and his wife Jodie’s decision to start up their own winery back in 20…

Moving from Niagara to back to South Africa for the latest podcast. In this edition I interview the head winemaker for Spier Winery, Johan Jordann. Beyond talking about his journey to making wine in Stellenbosch we get just how important charity, giving back and making a real difference into the community is to Spier. Some companies attempt to do g…

Trust me when I tell ya you’re going to love my interview with winemaker (Domaine Queylus & Mason Vineyard) Kelly Mason. I ask her what she loves the most and hates the most about Pinot Noir, her answer is hilarious and would not be allowed on terrestrial radio. Kelly is one of the most talented winemakers in Ontario … she has a cult following! Als…

The Podcast is back after a min hiatus! I sat down with the Head Winemaker for Kacaba Vineyards, Vadim Chelekhov. For my money Vadim makes Ontario’s best Syrah. We chat about his journey as a four-year-old child in Kazakhstan nosing his way through Icewine to switching from a life in medicine to wine to the pressures that come at harvest. Also, a h…

Part II of my Kanonkop Wine Estate podcast! This time with the person who does just about everything for Kanonkop beyond crushing the grapes, Heidi Kritzinger. We talk about kicking ass in World Tasting Championships, the joy of Pinotage and changing the narrative of the global perception of South African wine.…

It’s a Kanonkop Wine Estate two-pack this week on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! First up is iconic winemaker for Kanonkop, Abrie Beeslaar.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by wine consultant, educator and entrepreneur. Love Beverly’s goal of brining the joy of wine to under-represented communities. We discuss her work in this area, pairing wine with Caribbean food and can chocolate go with wine? Tons of range in our conversation from r…

The Podcast is heading to Alsace to chat with the head winemaker for Pierre Sparr, Corinne Perez! We discuss how she fell in love with wine, the joy of Gewurztraminer and the pros and cons of the Ka-Billion rules that surround making wine in France. A great look into the wines of Alsace.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

On the latest episode Matt is joined by the wildly impressive Rudger van Vyk, the winemaker for Stark-Conde in Stellenbosch South Africa. The man has more awards than Meryl Streep. We discuss his journey from dreaming to be a professional rugby player to running his own winery.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

One of the highlights of our trip to South Africa was an incredible lunch with South African wine legend Ken Forrester. In the middle of the chaos of trying to find a new route home this lunch was the perfect antidote to any travel stress. The theme of this trip was to expand my knowledge of South African wine and Ken certainly helped pouring a wid…

The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is back! I spent two weeks in South Africa including four full days touring the gorgeous wine region of Stellenbosch. My first interview is with Nicolas Bureau the Chief Executive for Glenelly Wine Estate, We discuss his remarkable grandmother May-Eliane de Lencquesaing (She was the mana…

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!By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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 t…

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 …

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 …

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 trave…

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 On…

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.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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.…

He is completing his 40th and final vintage, its winemaker David Sheppard from Flat Rock Cellars. David joins the podcast to discuss his 40 years in the business, the good & bad vintages, wine injuries and of course the joy that comes from being able to casually check the weather without fear.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People