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 conversation about the winery, which opened in 2010 and is known for their Riesling and Lemburger grapes. When you visit, you will see amazing 1,000 litre Slovenian Oak barrels in the tasting room, and you'll hear about the effect the larger barrels have on the taste of the wine. Speaking of taste – if you've ever wondered about food pairings with wine, this is the podcast for you! Elaine and Ralf have fantastic recommendations and you'll probably be hungry by the time you finish listening. They also share the joys of working in a small winery. You'll definitely be intrigued to try the Riesling, which Elaine describes as the windshield wiper of the tongue. (yes, another t-shirt idea!)

Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded July 15, 2026

Show notes: www.betweenthelineswinery.com

Wines sampled: Eric Brut, Riesling, Rose, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir Noah

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 delved into the world of winemaking, taking classes at Brock University and then launching his own label in 2020. Not having his own vineyards gives Jeff the ability to search out grapes from a variety of growers from Lincoln Lakeshore to Niagara on the Lake. We discuss the choices of vineyards, the art of making sparkling wine and taste some fabulous wines. Once again, I had the opportunity to try a wine I had never had before – MRV. It is a blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier and it was a truly amazing experience. The tropical notes on this wine are fabulous!! Do something different on your next wine tour and discover the beauty of small wine makers – you'll be glad you did.

Produced by Lukas Sluzar, recorded July 15, 2026

Show notes: www.divergence.ca; www.drinkcollab.ca

Wines sampled: 2021 Riesling Brut, MV Brut One (multi vintage), 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 MRV (blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier), 2023 Grimsby Hillside Frontier Block Chardonnay Signature, 2023 Gamay Noir, 2023 Cabernet (blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot)