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Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine

Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine

By: Alex Abbott Boyd
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 Hosted by Toronto-based sommelier Alex Abbott Boyd, Tasting Notes Toronto explores the personal and professional stories behind the people shaping the city’s food and wine scene. We talk about the real work behind the scenes — from first jobs and turning points to running restaurants and shaping wine programs. If you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes of hospitality and the people who drive it, this is the show for you.  © Insider Wine
Episodes
  • Ian Stoddard — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar

    Ian Stoddard — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar
    Jul 19 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Ian Stoddard, 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 to create the kind of spot he always sought out abroad: welcoming, unpretentious, and built around community.We talk about how he brings that vision to life through a constantly evolving wine list, his approach to keeping things fresh and exciting, and how he blends his passion for art and hospitality to create memorable, offbeat experiences for his guests.
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    38 mins
  • 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
    Jul 18 2025

    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 restaurants around the world, learned from some great mentors, and gained invaluable experience the hard way — by rolling up his sleeves and putting in the work. He’s incredibly humble — the kind of person who says he only became a sommelier because there was no one else around to pour the wine. Behind this modesty is a story of relentless curiosity, global experience, and a deep commitment to hospitality.

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    42 mins

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