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 they know something about it, which is quite odd when you think about it. But have no fear - we are hear to help you learn about wine, debunk some myths, and introduce you to the wonderful Bench area of the Niagara Wine region. We begin our journey with a visit to Cornerstone Winery, a family-run business that is one of the few wineries in the area that makes fruit wines. Nina shares some history of the winery and the thought process behind some of their most popular wines. There’s also a surprise visit from Sarah from London Born Wines too! Produced by: Lukas Sluzar; recorded June 12, 2024 Show notes: Cornerstone Estate Winery website: www.cornerstonewinery.com Wines sampled: Bad Moon Riesling (2020), Blush Hour 2, Cabernet Franc 2016, Fizzy Peach, Port      

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, producer Lukas Sluzar felt there is valuable information in this podcast, so Andrea bit the bullet and allowed it to air. Count the number of times she says lovely, and you could win a prize!! (email your answer to [email protected]) In this episode, we visit Italian winery Commisso Estates and speak with the owner, Frank. Frank shares his feelings about making wine affordable and delicious (and of course, LOVELY). Produced by: Lukas Sluzar. Recorded June 12, 2024 Show notes: Commisso Estate Winery: www.commisso.ca Wines sampled: Sparking Chardonnay (2022), Pinot Gris (2020), Rose, Red blend, Cabernet Sauvignon (2021), Cabernet Franc (2017)