Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

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Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine

Alex Abbott Boyd

8 episodes

6 days ago

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.

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Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine

44 minutes

1 month ago

Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Josh Correa, co-owner of Archive Wine Bar in Toronto. Josh shares his journey from being a teacher to opening a successful wine bar inspired by European wine and tapas bars. We discuss the Archive's extensive wine selection as a reflection of different seasons and regions, the evolution of Josh's taste in wine, the demographics of their clientele, and the importance of authenticity in winemaking. Josh also talks about the challenges of sustaining a wine bar over the years, including navigating the pandemic, and his ongoing passion for discovering and sharing new wines.

Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

00:38 Meet Josh Correa: From Teacher to Wine Bar Owner

02:14 Inspiration from European Wine and Tapas Bars

03:51 The Science of Wine and GMOs

06:39 Josh's Journey: From University to Wine Enthusiast

14:36 Building Archive: The Early Days

22:31 Finding The Perfect Wine for Guests

24:31 Understanding Ontario Wines

25:01 Client Demographics and Preferences

27:31 Natural Wine: Honesty and Transparency

29:23 Sunday Funday and Tasting Tuesdays

33:55 Evolving Wine Tastes

36:40 Wine Trips and Experiences

40:29 Keys to Success in the Wine Business

42:41 Future Plans for Archive

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