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Two guys who love talking about wine, food and life. We discuss a new wine, generally natural wine or small producer, and all of the stories that come with each bottle. This leads to many off wine tangents and stories that follow the life of these two gentlemen. Some episodes will contain guests…

Bryce Wolaniuk


    • Feb 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES


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    Chateau Croisille- Malbec Croizillion// Leah is back. What do you need to know when it comes to wine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 69:48


    Season 4 is on a roll. Episode 4 is here and Leah is back to keep things under control. We answer your questions about wine. If you are new to wine we want to give you some ammunition when talking to people who seem wine educated. So we went through and hit the top five of some varietals, regions, producers and legends that you should name drop when you are out and about talking about wine. If you want more drop us a line merawine@gmail.com and we will answer all your wine questions. We drank Chateau Croisille Malbec Croizillion drink it. Go to the places that you drink wine and find it. Its available at a few places in Regina, and you can find it at all the cool places in Saskatoon. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Jean Fournier Bourgogne 2019 // Josh and Bryce are all alone. Leah was Sick. Like at home Sick.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 60:42


    Leah was at home sick with the kids for this episode. So the dangerous duo of Josh and Bryce are in the hot seat. Don't worry we were nice to Leah the entire time... we didn't drink Jameson because there is none left in Saskatchewan. If you read these send me an email I'll send you some stuff. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Suriol Can Perixto// Good times. Welcome to season 4. this title does nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 52:01


    We have made it 4 seasons? We say that because of the short lived first season. Josh and I almost didn't survive. But we all survived Christmas and because of that Wanner Construction gets a huge legitmate shout out. Thank you guys we love you and thanks for everything you have done. This episode we drank Cellars Can Suriol Can Perixto 2019. Skin contact White/Orange. Quite good. We are Big Fans. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    La Stoppa Ageno 2016// Orange wine from heaven, the second episode from season 4, a little bit about child care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 52:22


    It took me a long time to release these. Sorry about that. If your still here you probably don't even read this far. We drank the AMAZING La Stoppa Ageno 2016 if you haven't drank it get out there and find yourself a bottle every vintage is something different but a 3-5 years old has the right amount of oxidization to make it SING! Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Silvio Messana Ghazzi // Kat from Willow Park Wine and Spirits, Tequila, the Wine Biz, and an All around good time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 96:36


    We had the wonderful Kat from Willow Park wine and Spirits. She was a blast and like all guests will eventually start making her way on to our show. This feels like a hangover in the making. It reminds me of the earlier days of the podcast where Josh and I would have a Shot clock going and end up podcasting till late into the evening. But I digress. We chatted about all things in the wine industry and the conversation was all over the place. ENJOY! Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    L'O Domaine Joncier // The etiquette of going to a Wine Festival on 3 levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 55:17


    We drank some great wine from a female winemaker in L'O. Found out some very interesting facts about Lirac. Also we told Bryce about how you should be attending a Wine Festival as a public guest, A booth attendant, and as a purchaser. Hope you enjoyed this episode! Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Montesecondo Il Ropso// Hybrids vs Crosses, What's the Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 55:55


    An Episode that has a lot of Biological Meat on them bones. Do you know the difference between a Hybrid Grape Varietl and a Cross? Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    DRWM Tawse Sketches Riesling// Josh and Bryce Alone Again. Leah Did not vote PPC, Riesling and Rose get a Sweet Rap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 39:30


    Boom. Just Josh and Bryce. It was back to same old Shenanigans. This time with DRWM Tawse Sketches Riesling. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Colombaia UpsideDown//Biodynamic Calendar and Colombaia, Sparkling Meaty Reds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 46:19


    I don't think anyone actually reads these descriptions but we drank Colombaia and it was good. In my wine experience it defiently shows the Biodynamic calendar the best. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    DB-Schmitt- FKK Rot // WINE NEWS, Josh and Bryce talk POLITICS among other things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 54:56


    Leah was gone...so its just Josh and Bryce. The Dangerous Duo. And we chatted about everything. Things all over the map! Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    DB-Schmitt- Spatburgunder 2019 // Back to the Spat, Packaging of German Wine, New Segment...WINE NEWS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 46:14


    If you want to follow all the most important Wine News of the week that our newest segment! More German Wines from DB Schmitt. Bryce pulls out his best German Accent. We go through a brief overview of German Wine rules and how/why DB Schmitt fits into those categories. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    Hop Orange and Fleuri // Special Guest Winner WHIT! Beer in Montreal and some Cider comparasions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 51:07


    Our first Special Guest Winner Whit fly's in from Montreal and brings his favorite beers and a special cider surprise! This is a great episode that really dives into beer and how much different the local cultures around beer are between Montreal and Regina. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    DB-Schmitt- Riesling 2019 // Bulk German Wine, DB Schmitt History, and Why we are down to Clown.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 41:25


    If you like hearing us talk about wine...This is the podcast for you. We actually talked about wine for 25mins of this podcast. DB Schmitt is our FIRST german producer and what a place to start! Sit down, Grab a glass of wine and listen to the latest episode. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    The Pundit 2018 - Tenet Wines // Professional Football, Washington Wine, and Reality TV with Jon Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 73:41


    We had Husband of Super Talented Sarah Colonna, Super Bowl Champion, Friend of the Show, and Wine Enthusiast Jon Ryan on the show. It was a blast. We drank Pundit from Tenet Wines. It was a Collab wine between Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle and Rhone's Michel Gassier. IT was absolutely fantastic. We talked a bit about Jon's wine journey, how much he LOVES reality tv, and playing football. Give it a listen you won't be dissapointed. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    AA Badenhorst Secateurs // Rainy Days, Comfort Food, Josh is gone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 37:23


    Sorry if this podcast is a little depressing. It was raining and we felt like comforting our self with some South African Chenin Blanc. We talked about what is comfort food, does it do anything to your actual mood and does it really matter? It was a concise fun podcast that go straight to the point, and Josh was there in spirit. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Title Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Broc Cellars and Milhistorias // Women and Wine, Reality TV and Sarah Colonna

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 77:53


    WE HAD SOMEONE FAMOUS on our Podcast. 2 time NYT best seller, Stand Up Comedian, Actress (Insatiable, Shameless...) and Writer/Roundtable Guest on Chelsey Lately. She is a wonderful human being! We talked about wine (of course), reality tv, women in industry and lots more! This was a fantastic podcast and we can't wait to have Sarah on again! Looking for a stylish bag to bring to football games...that isn't clear? Check out clutchwomen.com to get a regulated stylish bag to carry all of the essentials into the football stadium. Also find more from Sarah on her website www.sarahcolonna.com and listen to her hilarious podcast about Lifetime Movies and Reality TV called Are you My Podcast?. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Title Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Hugel Classic Pinot Noir // Wooden Waterslides, Alsatian Wine and Hard to Pair Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 35:37


    IF your wondering what wine to pair with foods that people find a tough time with this is your podcast. We explore all of the tough to pair foods and give some of our favorite pairings with them. Leah also gives out her golden rule when it comes to choosing wine to go with your food. Bryce talks about why some foods are harder to pair with than others and Josh makes it known he had never had a Perogy until he moved to Saskatchewan. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Montesecondo Sangiovese // Why Wine Costs what it Does in Canada, Our Sponsors, Josh is on a roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 51:00


    Why does wine cost so much at a store or restaurant? Its complicated but we go into it. Also Silvio Messana at Montesecondo is absolutely killing it with these wines. Talk about value and taste! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Claus Preisinger Pustza Libre! // How to buy wine at a restaurant, Austrian Wines, the trio has arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 41:23


    If you want to know how to buy wine at a restaurant listen to all of these INSIDER TIPS! We also drank the best summer red wine available in Saskatchewan...Claus Preisinger Pustza Libre! But seriously go out an support your local restaurants! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Domaine Rijckaert Macon Villages 2018 // Chapitalist's, The Habs, Jameson ran out so we had Scotch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 38:24


    We drank a fantastic Chardonnay that absolutely crushed our rating system despite having a rousing discussion over chaptalization. The Chapitalist's are hard at work. We also ran out of Irish whiskey so we drank Scotch instead. All in all this a must listen too PODCAST! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Dirler Cade Pinot Reserva 2018 // Funtyme Heatsauce, White Wine, THE HABS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 57:33


    Kenny and Ash from Funtyme Heatsauce joined us on the podcast this week and talked about Dirler Cade, Canadian Wines, Hot sauce vs Heat Sauce and Hockey. Its a weird combo but it works! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com If you are looking for a way to spice up your dinner check out Funtyme Heatsauce and order some! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Plantation 1905 // Dougs Wines, Cava Regulations and Switch Cartridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 49:30


    Last week we went to Saskatoon for a Sales Trip and this week we are back at home doing a tasting. Our friend Doug gave us a few samples to try that fall in line with what we usually drink and he delivered for SURE! We also talked about Cava getting official rules and designations in 2022. Also planning for a future champagne episode. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com Check out Doug Riechl Wine Marketing to get more of his fantastic wines and make sure to join us next week to check out FUNTYME HEAT SAUCE Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Gulfi Rossojbleo // Getting Excited about Getting back to Normalcy, Drinking that Sicilian Wine, Josh had SURGERY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 39:44


    We had quite the week. Josh had Surgery, We talked about Sicilian wines and how excited we are to get back to Normalcy! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com Check out Malty National on IG and FB they also have a website! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Malty National Cosmic Cactus // Not Wine But Beer, Interview with Adam Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 62:21


    Big Day. Interview with, in my opinion the best brewery in Regina, Adam Smith from Malty National. He brought us some FANTASTIC beer, Cosmic Cactus, and we had a great time talking about all things beer/wine and how the two are similar but so very different. If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com Check out Malty National on IG and FB they also have a website! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    L'O de Joncier // Feminine and Masculine Wines, What to do with Immoral Wine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 51:40


    We started off this podcast by opening a fantastic bottle of Domaine du Joncier, L'O de Joncier. Holy freaking smokes this wine is fantastic. Unfortunately, this wine was overshadowed by our topic What to do with Immoral Wine? The problem occurs when you have already purchased the product as a secondary or tertiary small business. Now you have a bunch of product that has bad rap so what do you do? If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Calalta Winery 4/5 Wines! // Special Guest GINA BRASS, Hotdog Content, How Do you make such Dope Tasting Notes?, Tasting Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 51:40


    We recently got a bunch of wine from a fantastic producer Calalta Winery. What fantastic wines we got from them all of them unique and amazing. We also had Gina Brass- Photographer, Make-up Freelancer, Hot Dog TikToker. She also makes the BEST tasting notes at Homestead Bar A Vin. We sat and talked to Gina to figure out her method for coming up with those unique tasting notes. We also went off the rails on a bunch of topics. It was a great podcast! If you want to find out more about the wines we drank this episode head over to www.naturalwinecanada.com Find Gina online at: www.ginabrass.com OR on instagram @ginabrassphoto and @ginabrassmakeup Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Jonc Blanc Fleur // Finland isn't a Country? and What's your Fave Non-traditional Wine region?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 55:47


    We love Jonc Blanc Fleur! What a range of flavors this wine has. Then we got off topic to some weird stuff. Josh and Leah have been officially invited to a blind tasting club. We then got into talking about Non traditional wine regions. Is Finland a country? Next week we have the super talented Gina Brass on the podcast. The Jiro bet is BACK ON! Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    La Stoppa Machionna 2010 // Keith Nicholson on Teaching Wine, Traditional Wines vs Natural, Best Tasting Notes for La Stoppa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 74:01


    You know things are ramping up when we start having GUESTS! This week we had Keith Nicholson, Owner and Teacher, from Statera Wine Academy. He is our teacher when it comes to all things wine and makes learning about wine amazing, even through zoom calls. If you want to learn more from Keith or more about the WSET just head over to his website at stateraacademy.ca. This episode was one of my favourites to make and I can't wait to do part 2 with Keith. Thanks to our Sponsor Wanner Construction. If you need a custom project they are your go to in Saskatchewan...maybe even Canada. As well as Wolf's General Store and Klusterfuch Wine Offsale/Homestead Bar A Vin. Want more Merawine? Follow us on all the Social Media's or go to www.naturalwinecanada.com

    Vincompetant // Winemaker Interview with Assis Suriol of Cellars Can Suriol and Azimut Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 65:10


    Assis is our main producer when it comes to the import agency. We bring in the most of his products and we love each and everyone of them. This week we sat down, with a fantastic bottle of Mataro. We love Assis and we Love his wines. Find out more about the Cellars Can Suriol at their website: http://suriol.com/ Thanks again Wanner Construction! Check them out if you need anything build in Saskatchewan! Look for Assis' Wines at KlusterFuch Offsale (YQR), COOP 8th St (YXE), Metro Liqour(YXE), Hearth(YXE) and UNA Pizza(YXE) Make sure to follow us and Subscribe on all the Social Media Platforms Thanks so much for listening!

    Chateau Falfas/ CHET! , Monster Trucks and French Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 43:18


    With the mass of french wine that we have at our disposal we decided to splurge and go for the good stuff. Chateau Falfas. And somehow we created a guy named CHET. He's pretty cool and will probably get his own t-shirt soon enough. Thanks for listening! Check us out on all the Social Media Platforms and go to naturalwinecanada.com for more info on Natural wine and our the producers we partner with

    OppedDentro // The Wine That the Samples got "Lost", France Trademarks Grape Varietals, Crawford Makes First Pod Apperance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 41:27


    The OppedDentro has finally landed almost a year after we tasted the samples. After a bit of bottle shock from the long journey over the Ocean these wines are really starting to sing now. Also what's this about France Trademarking grapes? Thanks for listening! Check us out on all the Social Media Platforms and go to naturalwinecanada.com for more info on Natural wine and our the producers we partner with

    Ol' Fino Sherry// We found some OLD SHERRY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 39:42


    This was an interesting little experience. Josh got a hold of some OLD Fino Sherry and we got to drink it. Fino Sherry isn't really known for aging but this was interesting. Very Interesting. Thanks for listening! Be Sure to check us out on all the Social Media Platforms. www.merawine.ca for more natural wine info or SEND US an Email! We love to chat (Josh does at least) See you Next Week

    M & S Bouchet Fleur Bleue // The Unicorn Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 48:10


    Lets talk about Unicorn wines. Fleur Bleue is one of those ones. I guess a lot of the wines that we import are in pretty short supply around the world but this one is in especially short supply. Thanks for listening! Check us out on all the Social Media Platforms and go to naturalwinecanada.com for more info on Natural wine and our the producers we partner with

    La Stoppa Ageno 2017 // The Palate Cleanse after the Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 47:11


    The after math of march madness ROCKED our palates and our minds. Josh and Leah were Kim Crawford true to the end. Josh had his very soul pushed to the edge. Follow Us on all the Social Medias and Check out our Website naturalwinecanada.com for more natural wine info

    March Madness 2021 Part 2 // The Semi Finals and Finals, The winner is Chosen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 50:52


    This was quite the competition as some really great wine made it to the end of this competition. The finalists end up being a real interesting pair up. Also we learn pretty quickly about hw much a specific region effects Josh's Perception of a wine! Thanks for listening! Find us on all the social media's and naturalwinecanada.com

    March Wine Madness First Round // Too Many Wines, Gina Picked Some Ballers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 48:12


    We decided to test out some wines in the Sask Market and see how they matched up against each other. We pitted wines in a head to head challenge regardless of style or varietal to get an over all best feel of how the wine tastes against other wines. The First round was BRUTAL. Check us out on all the Social Media Platforms and naturalwinecanada.com Next Episode is the Finals and Semi Finals!

    Yealands Pinot Noir// Josh Continues to Suck at the Challenge, New Zealand Pinot's, Sulfites and Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 41:36


    Another riveting episode of the podcast where we talked about all the stuff you probably didn't need to hear about. Leah brought us some wonderful Pinot Noir from Yealands. Josh's fall from grace in the Jameson Tasting world continues. What about Sulfites? Are the good or are they bad? Learn all this and MORE! Follow us on all of our Social's and YOUTUBE! or check us out at naturalwinecanada.com

    Azimut Cava Rosat// Cava, Cava, Cava, You should Drink Cava, Hangover Free Alcohol, V-day Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 44:13


    Josh and Leah had a pretty big hangovers, If you don't drink cava everyday what are you drinking? OUR FIRST CONTEST! Listen to the episode to decipher what you have to do. Thanks Wanner Construction! Find us on all social medias and the YOUTUBES

    Lightning Rock Pet-Nat Samples// These Pet-Nats, SuperBowl, Back to the Pet-Nats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 49:34


    The Two Pet-Nats that we had from Lightning Rock were out of this world! Both the Pinot Noir and the Viognier were amazing...Much like Tom Brady's Superbowl win. We loved the Pet-nats so much we kept coming back to the topic of them. Lightning Rock hit them out of the park. Subscribe for more great content!

    Catena Cabernet Sauvignon- Virtual Leah, Brady made it to the Bowl, GOATS, Liquor Regulations in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 50:57


    This week was full of arguements about Tom. Leah joins us virtually and lets loosen up on the liquor trade within Canada. If you don't want to just listen follow us on YouTube. Check out naturalwinecanada.com and find us on social media!

    Lightning Rock Viognier- LEAF day for the win, Tom Brady, WSET Level 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 56:37


    Here it is. Bryce is the new Tom Brady of Jameson Tasting. Thanks Wanner Construction. This episode was full of all the things that Vincompetant is about wine, food, and other things. We are on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook.

    Claus Preisinger - Blaufrankish// New Season of Jameson Tasting, Wine Trends, SEASON 3 of VINCOMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 49:06


    Happy 2021! This is going to be an EPIC year for Merawine. We reset the scores for our Jameson Tasting Challenge. Wine Trends of 2021. See you next week! Bryce

    Stromhier- Lys-Rod No.29// The final 2020 EPISODE!, Top 100 Lists, F-U 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 42:52


    We made it through 2020! After that whirlwind of a year we made it through and we are better because of it. We drank a rose from Austria and bashes the 2020 top 100 Wine list from Wine and Spirits magazine. See you all next year!

    Apothic Trio Tasting?/Cheap Christmas wines, IT was interesting, Christmas is Cancelled

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 56:56


    This week we got together and drank some Apothic. The Red, The White and The Rose. Arguably one of the best selling wines in the world. IT was interesting to say the least. Just like our spirits were crushed after drinking this wine, so was Christmas this year. But maybe that's not a BAD thing? Thanks to Wanner Construction for being our OG sponsor! Check us out on Social Media and YOUTUBE!

    Domaine Philippe Tessier- La Charbonnerie 2019// Lets talk about Christmas! Movies, Traditions, Foods.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 47:24


    Tis the season for some great Cheverny. Tessier brings this wonderful white wine tucked between the Cheverny Forests and the Loire River. This buttery Complex wine is really satisfying. Great holiday wine. Which is exactly we talked about. THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Follow us on on YouTube and Instagram to watch us explore the expanding world of Natural Wine

    Cider, Pet-Nat and a White Bordeaux/ Zoom Pod, A little rough around the edges, Natural Corks or Screw Caps its your pick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 52:11


    Covid-19 has been a wild ride and continues to throw us into changing up what we do on the regular. We decided to try the podcast on zoom which was good/bad. Either way it happened. We talked about all the different wines we were drinking and the fact that COVID has left our cellars dry. Finally we got into the debate about whether to us Corks or Screw Caps.

    Max Ferd. Richter Zeppelin 2018/ Family Feud and Arnold Movies, Is Global Warming opening up new Wine Regions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 57:53


    We crushed some Max Ferd. Richter. This Riesling is out of this world. Super crushable and good alcohol levels make this wine a great one to take to any get together. This riveting episode of Vincompetant was brought to you the wonderful Wanner Construction! We had a long chat about how leah has not seen some of the great Arnold movies of our time. Then we got into the is Global Warming opening up new Wine regions? Check us out on IG and YOUTUBE! Interested in drinking great natural wines? Join our newsletter to stay up to date on all the natural wine info!

    Louis-Antoine Luyt, Gorda Blanca 2019, The Talent Discussion, Borat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 66:23


    For the second week in a row we are drinking LA wines, and this one is a thinker. Its, green and veggie like with tons of smokiness and citrus punch. This week we got into quite a heated discussion over Talent in general. and took a quick left turn to discuss Borat. Par for the course when listening to Vincompetant! Check us out on IG and YOUTUBE! Interested in drinking great natural wines? Join our newsletter to stay up to date on all the natural wine info!

    Louis-Antoine Luyt, Pipeno blanc, Should you Learn about wine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 63:41


    The Pipeno Blanc distributed by LA is really good. Each wine has which farm it was made on and by which family. ITs a great personal touch to these really affordable wines. The team is back in the groove of podcasting and talking about nonsense while sprinkling in some important information about wine. Which was a topic of brief discussion in this episode. Should you learn about wine if you want to appreciate it?

    La Stoppa Ipadri 2004// John Leguizamo Movies, Natural Wine Up and Coming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 47:19


    This episode is out on a Wednesday. Which is officially the day new episodes will come out on now. We drank a Fantastic 100% Merlot from La Stoppa , crushed the Jameson Biodynamic Challenge again and talked about Luigi Mario (John Leguizamo!).

    Marrow Vermouth- Shawn Dalton From Jancisrobinson.com, What is vermouth? Josh is the Dustin Hoffman of Biodynamic Jameson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 50:16


    So Shawn Dalton from the jancisrobinson.com article about Vermouth. Who is also one of the founding fathers of Merawine, stopped by and brought some crazy good vermouth. This was such a fun episode if you want to learn ANYTHING about Vermouth. We pretty much just talked about Vermouth. and we drank Vermouth, Lots of Vermouth. Here is the link to the article : https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/vermouth-alt-wine-young-and-hip

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