Welcome back! On this episode, Manny and Tash discuss fortified wine. Fortified wine has a rich history and is often underrated. These wines include those like Port, Madeira, and Sherry. We talk about the different styles and taste one from Niagara. Enjoy!

Featured Wine

Southbrook "The Anniversary"
https://www.southbrook.com/

Join Manny and Tash this week as they break down what exactly a vessel is. How does it affect fermentation? How does it affect ageing? Does oak really make a difference? What is amphora? Dive deep in this episode and listen in as your hosts taste two wines made in totally different ways. Cheers!

Featured Wines

Strewn "Barrel Aged" Chardonnay 2015
https://www.strewnwinery.com/

Big Head "Raw" Petit Verdot 2017
https://bigheadwines.ca/

Happy 2024 everyone! We are starting the year off with an episode on virtual wineries. These are wineries that do not have a physical location but still make amazing wine! There are many Canadian virtual wineries and especially in Niagara. Join Manny and Tash as they talk more about local virtual wineries and taste some wine.

Featured Wines

Maenad Wine Co. Piquette 2021
https://www.maenadwines.com/

2027 Cellars "Falls Vineyard" Cabernet Franc 2019
https://www.2027cellars.ca/

Tash and Manny are back after a brief break (life gets busy!). In this episode your hosts discuss the wine trends of the season and what to buy for holiday gifts and hosting. They also do a blind tasting of two wines and both get them wrong - but it was fun! Be sure to tag us on Instagram this holiday season and let us know what Canadian wines you're drinking. Happy listening! Cheers.

Featured Wines

Creekside "50% Shiraz, 46% Merlot, 4% Viognier" 2010
https://www.creeksidewine.com/

Two Sisters Merlot 2018
https://www.twosistersvineyards.com/

We've all seen it before: 91 points! 4 stars! Gold medal! on bottles of wine, but what does it really mean? Who awards these accolades? Is the wine really that good? Your hosts Tash and Manny sit down and dissect what wine scoring is all about and what it means for you as a consumer. Also, they blind each other on high-scoring Niagara wines, which hilariously are from the same producer. Enjoy!

Featured Wines:

Domaine Queylus "Tradition" Chardonnay 2019

Domaine Queylus "Reserve du Domaine" Cabernet Franc 2019

https://queylus.com/

Tash and Manny are back talking about Chardonnay... again! This time, your hosts focus on i4C and cool climate Chardonnay. Tune in to learn more about Chardonnay and its different expressions.

Featured Wines

13th Street Winery Blanc de Blanc NV
https://13thstreetwinery.com/

16 Mile Cellar "Civility" Chardonnay 2020
https://16milecellar.com/

What is a vintage? Why does it matter? Do I need to pay attention to vintages on a wine list? How does it affect the wine? Get answers to all these questions and more in this episode. Manny and Tash discuss all things vintage and vintage variation while tasting a vertical of Niagara Riesling. Listen now!

Featured Wines

Flat Rock Cellars Riesling 2010

Flat Rock Cellars Riesling 2013

Flat Rock Cellars

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/