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Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking

Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking

Episode 4 · · 52:38

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Kirk, chief winemaker at Clonakilla, one of Australia’s most acclaimed wineries. Known for crafting the groundbreaking Shiraz Viognier—a wine onc...

Ryan Donovan - Opening A Restaurant, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality

Ryan Donovan - Opening A Restaurant, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality

Episode 3 · · 51:12

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Ryan Donovan, co-owner and sommelier at Richmond Station, one of Toronto’s most enduring and respected restaurants.We dive i...

Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar

Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar

Episode 2 · · 38:14

In this episode, I sit down with Ian Stoddart, owner of East End Vine — a cozy wine and tapas bar in Toronto’s east end. Inspired by his travels and a deep love of wine, Ian set out ...

Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant

Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant

Episode 1 · · 42:05

In this episode, I sit down with Robert Luo — head sommelier at Restaurant Pearl Morissette, recently named Canada’s Best Restaurant. Rob has worked his way through wineries and rest...