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Spill The Wine
Welcome to Spill the Wine – a podcast obviously about WINE! Wine is the one beverage that people seem to think they can't enjoy unless they know something about it, which is quite odd when you think about. But have no fear - we are here to help you learn about wine, debunk some myths, and introduce you to the wonderful wines in Canada. Co-Created by Lukas Sluzar & Andrea Morris
Episodes
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 55: Roll out the BIG barrels! A visit to Between the Lines Winery
Elaine B Peters and her husband Ralf Peters have worked at Between the Lines for years and are incredibly passionate about wine. We enjoyed a wonderful…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 54: It's a family affair! A visit to Liebling Wines
The story of Liebling Wines began in 1984 when Matthias Oppenlaender left Germany to travel to Ontario for a job at Huebel Grapes Estates. His love of the land…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 53: From Chemical Engineer to Winemaker. A visit to Divergence
Divergence signifies a change in life direction and Winemaker Jeff Moote definitely personifies that. He left a 10-year career as a chemical engineer and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 52: Honoring tradition while moving forward with current trends. A visit to Konzelmann Estate Winery
Konzelmann is one of the oldest wineries in the Niagara Region, with its origins in Germany over 100 years ago. You can feel the sense of history and the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 51: Celebrating 25 years of great wines: A visit to Tawse Estate Winery
A visit to Tawse Estate winery includes more than just wine – they also have Nigerian Dwarf goats on the property and they are probably the cutest things you…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 50: Your introduction to a brand new line of wines! A visit to Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery
We celebrated our 50th episode with our very first podcast in front of a live audience at Wending Home Estate Winery. Winemaker Ron Giesbrecht, who is…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 49: Meet the dynamic duo of winemaking. A visit to Creekside Estate Winery
Creekside Estate Winery has been around for about 30 years, and Winemakers Rob Powers and Yvonne Irvine have been making wine there together for 19 years. You…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 48: Discovering the intriguing world of a biodynamic winery. A visit to Southbrook Vineyards
Owner Bill Redelmeier is definitely passionate about wine. As a matter of fact, Bill believes if you can't taste the passion in the wine, you're drinking the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 47: Perfectly Paired. The Cheesy Guys Become Cheese Tango". A visit with the Cheesy Guy/Cheese Tango
Owners Mark Gibson and Johanna Corneilssen have a true passion for cheese – and for pairing it with the perfect wine. They purchased the Cheesy Guy trailer in…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 46: A visit to Redstone Winery and Restaurant. Will Andrea pass the black glass blind tasting challenge?
Redstone Winery is a beautiful destination in the Niagara Escarpment, and we enjoyed a wonderful conversation with David Sider - General Manager, and Augusta…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 45: Back to the beginning! A revisit to Cornerstone Estate Winery
We began our Spill the Wine journey in June of 2024 with Nina Kool Kopanski at Cornerstone, and since that time, many of the wines featured in that episode…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 44: Experience a warm hug from the vineyards: A visit to Malivoire Wine Company
Founded in 1998, Malivoire is one of the older wineries in the Bench region and General Manager Shiraz Mottier has been involved with the winery since 2000…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 43: Exploring the wonderful world of Appassimento wines. A visit to Foreign Affair Winery
In the early 2000's, Len and Maria Cristino purchased 40 acres of property with the intention of making appassimento wines. In this episode, we chat with…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 42: Chasing the Pet Nat Bubbles. A second visit to King and Victoria
Tiny bubbles in the wine make me happy – and if they make YOU happy, then this is the episode for you as we explore the wonderful world of Petillant Naturels…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 41: Let's go ride a bike and work off those wine calories! A visit with ebikethe Bench Wine tours
Put your wine glass away because in this episode, we won't be drinking wine, but we will be chatting Marilyn Bellows, owner of ebikethebench wine tours about…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 40: Low intervention wines with the coolest labels ever! A visit to Therianthropy Inc
In this episode, we make a return trip to Niagara Custom Crush Studios to visit with Tim Reed Manessy, the owner/marketing manager of Therianthropy Inc…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 39: What wine goes well with bird watching? A visit to Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery
Peninsula Ridge opened their doors in August of 2000, making it one of the older wineries in the Niagara Bench area. Owner Norm Beal and head winemaker Sean…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 38: Shining a spotlight on small lot winemakers. A visit to Niagara Custom Crush Studios
Melissa Major Brand Partnership, marketing, and hospitality manager of Niagara Custom Crush studios was an absolute pleasure to chat with. She's so passionate…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 37: Single Vineyard, Single Vintage. A visit to 2027 wines at Niagara Custom Crush Studios
Winemaker Kevin Panagapka is VERY busy man. Not only is he the owner and winemaker of his own label, 2027 and Solo Para Mici, he is also the winemaker for…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 36: Do YOU want to become a wine know it all? a visit to Brock University Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute
We're going back to school in this episode to speak with Barb Tatarnic, manager of professional Certification in Ontario Wine, and Steve Trussler, course…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 35: Breaking boundaries and challenging the Status Quo! a visit to Cave Spring
There are a lot of amazing things happening at Cave Spring, so we had to make time to chat with winemaker Gabe DeMarco about the importance of the new yeast…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 34: History in a bottle and in the vineyard. A visit to Palatine Hills Estate Winery (Part 2)
We continue our conversation with winemaker Vadim Chlekhov and delve into the history of Palantine Hills, a winery that was the site of battles during the War…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 33: Affordable, approachable, easy drinking wines. A visit to Palatine Hills Estate Winery (Part 1)
We're on the road again, this time with our first visit to the Niagara on the Lake region to explore the wines at Palatine Hills with winemaker Vadim Chlekhov…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 32: A GAMAZING experience! A visit to 13th Street Winery
We return to the Niagara Bench area for our next episode with a visit to 13th Street Winery. We took a little trip down Gamay Lane with President Doug Whitty…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 31: From cabbage to wine: a visit to Inasphere Winery
Our third and final stop in Norfolk County brought us to Inasphere Winery. Sales manager Kathie Gilchrist shared the origins of the winery name – the land is…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 30: Trading vices – from tobacco to wine: a visit to Burning Kiln Winery
On the second stop of our visit to Norfolk County wineries, we visited Burning Kiln and chatted with Marketing Coordinator Jaime Drayer. Jamie detailed the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 29: I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill: A visit to Front Road Cellars
In July 2025, Lukas and Andrea made a trip to Norfolk County to visit three wineries on the shores of Lake Erie. The first stop was Front Road Cellars, a…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 28: From the Bench to the Kame - A visit to Sons and Daughters Winery
Owners and brothers Geoff and Anthony Hall named their winery in honor of their children – one brother has sons, the other has daughters so the name is pretty…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 27: Creating wines outside the norm. A visit to Maenad
Yvonne Irvine is the assistant winemaker at Creekside and is also the winemaker and owner of her own virtual winery Maenad. Yvonne shares some insights in the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 26: A big life change brings beautiful wines to the Bench. A visit to 180 Estate Winery
Owners Bob and Marzia Murdoch really did a complete 180 in life when they quit their corporate jobs and bought a winery in Jordan. (hence the winery name – 180…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 25: Suitcase vines, Syrah clones and amazing white wines! A second visit to Kacaba
In this episode, we make a return visit to Kacaba to chat with the new winemaker Chris Robinson. Chris is bringing a lot of passion and experience to his new…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 24: History comes alive in wine: a visit to Thirty Bench (the first winery in the Bench area!)
Three amateur winemakers, a doctor, a lawyer and a professor got together in 1980 and bought the land that become Thirty Bench. Winemaker Emma Garner talks…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 23: Producing wines Canadians can serve with pride: a visit to Hidden Bench
Hidden Bench is an organic winery and produces 100% estate wine using only grapes grown on the property. Andrea chats with winemaker Alex Baines about the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 22: The Pursuit of Balance. A visit to Organized Crime
Judging by the name, one might think Organized Crime is an Italian Mafia winery. However, when our host Andrea Morris speaks with Owner Ania De Deluba and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 21: Breaking Down the Barriers to wine. A visit to Flat Rock Cellars
If only you could see the beautiful view while listening to Andrea Morris chat with Flat Rock owner Ed Mardonich! It's a stunning location with beautiful…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 20: Wine is a time and a place. A visit to Westcott
In this episode we travel slightly above the Niagara escarpment for a chat with Wescott's winemaker Casey Kulczik. Wescott is a winery that is keen on…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 19: 50 Shades of Red. A visit to Leaning Post Winery (Part 2)
Andrea had so much fun chatting with Ilia and Nadia Sawchuk, owners of Leaning Post Winery, that we had to extend the interview to a second episode. In Part 2…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 18: A winery born from pillow talk. A visit to Leaning Post Winery (Part 1)
Ilya and Nadia Senchuk – owners of Leaning Post Winery revealed to our host, Andrea Morris, that the dream of owning a winery actually started as pillow talk…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 17: Worthy grapes and noble wines. A visit to The Batcave – Bachelder Estates (part two)
In part two of Andrea's interview with Thomas Bachelder – owner/winemaker of Bachelder Estates, we taste some wonderful wines. We start off with comparing…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 16: Making wines with a sense of place. A visit to The Batcave – Bachelder Estates (part one)
This is the first episode of Spill the Wine that doesn't include a wine tasting! The conversation Andrea Morris had with Thomas Bacherlder – owner/winemaker of…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 15: A winery named to honor mom: a visit to Cloudsley Cellars
If you're a fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this is a winery you MUST visit! Our host, Andrea Morris, speaks with Cloudsley owner Adam Lowy about the reasons…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 14: Reach for the stars! a visit to Calamus Estate Winery combining astronomy with wine
Calamus Estate Winery is quite unique, as it is the only winery in the Niagara Bench area that has a telescope on site. Plus, it's also proud to be a…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 13: A hidden gem in the Bench wine region. A visit to King and Victoria Winery
In this episode, Andrea visits with Rob Harold and Joe Schenck, the co-owners of King and Victoria Winery. They have a genuine enthusiasm for making wine and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 12: A unique experience – tasting wine from the tank! A visit to 16 Mile Cellar Vineyards & Winery
This episode provides tons of insights into the art of winemaking. Andrea Morris chats with 16 Mile cellar winemaker Morgan Juniper. Morgan shares information…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 11: Chardonnay is the chicken of the vineyard! A visit to Wending Home Estate Vineyards and Winery
In this episode, our host, Andrea Morris, visits with Wending Home Estate winemaker Ron Giesbrecht, who is well renowned in the Niagara wine making circles…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine episode 10: A wine tasting with a view! A visit to Dobbin Estate Winery
A wine tasting with Nathan and Dave at Dobbin Estate is like a fairy tale. Andrea met them at the foot of the tower (the adult treehouse as they call it) , and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 9: Why can wine seem so pretentious? We did it to ourselves! A visit to Cave Spring Tasting Room
Len Pennachetti from Cave Spring is well known in the Niagara Wine region and his years in the business resulted in one of our most informative podcast…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 8: Wine is Liquid Music. A visit to Black Bank Hill Winery
In this episode, we discover how land that was once an old air force training site, The Beamsville Aerodrome, has developed into a top tier winery. Andrea and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 7: Every label tells a story. A visit to Dim Winery
This is the story of how a family farm becomes a winery. Our host, Andrea Morris, visits Dim Winery and chats with Peter Dim about the history of the farm and…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 6: It's okay to drink red wine chilled! A visit to Villa Romana Winery
Your host, Andrea Morris, busts a popular myth that red wine should never be served chilled. During this visit to Italian winery Villa Romana, Ugo explains why…
Spill The WineSpill The Wine Episode 5: A new podcast idea is born at London Born Winery!
We experience a bit of the UK vibe in this episode as your host, Andrea Morris, visits with Sarah at London Born Winery. We discover how a family from England…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 4: Hey honey – let's ditch our jobs, buy some land and open a winery! A vist to Back 10 Cellars
Ten acres and a mule was the slogan years ago, and your host, Andrea Morris, visits with Andrew Brooks, the owner of Back 10 about his journey into the…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 3: Red, Red Wine, featuring a visit to Kacaba Vineyards Winery
If you are a red wine lover, this is the episode for you! Your host, Andrea Morris, takes you one of the wineries in the Bench area that is renowned for their…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 2: The Lovely episode, featuring a visit to Commisso Estate Winery
Your host, Andrea, SERIOUSLY overuses the word "lovely" in this episode. As a matter of fact, it annoyed her so much, she wanted to redo the episode. However…
Spill The WineSpill the Wine Episode 1: Everything is peachy keen at Cornerstone Estate Winery
Welcome to the first episode of Spill the Wine – a podcast obviously about WINE! Wine is the one beverage that people seem to think they can't enjoy unless…