Michael Godel

Michael Godel
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For the past 12 years Michael Godel has been tasting and assessing wine as a journalist, a critic and partner at WineAlign.com. He is often called “Godello,” a nickname that just happens to double as a terrific white Spanish grape. Godel has spent the better part of his writing career travelling planet wine in search of varietal truth and in that time has crafted more than 28,000 lengthy tasting notes, most of them positive, all of them thorough. He processes his thoughts, musings, stream of consciousness and experiences on wine, travel, music and pop culture at his eponymous website godello.ca.

Chef Michael hung up his well-used, 25 year-old whites when he closed up shop in December 2013 after a rewarding 25-year culinary run in Toronto restaurants and with the catering business he owned called All Our Favourite Foods. In March of 2011 he teamed up with Chef David Neinstein at Toronto's Barque Smokehouse and March 2023 will mark his 13th anniversary as Wine Director of the Toronto restaurant. He also makes a line of small lot wines out of Chianti Classico in Tuscany and the Niagara Peninsula, including Corretta Chianti Classico, All Day Rosé, Interloper Cabernet Franc, As Is Field Blend and Paramour Gamay.

Investigative wine travels in the last seven years have included destinations like British Columbia, Nova Scotia, California, New York, Argentina, South Africa, Germany, France, Portugal and Spain, but Italy has commanded much of Godel’s attention. Fortune has smiled to the tune of 25 trips in seven years with half of them to Tuscany and Chianti Classico. In February 2018 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico made Godel one of their first five recipients of an Ad Honorem title, “Ambasciatore.” Now as Canadian ambassador he educates on behalf of the Tuscan territory’s Gallo Nero and their noble Sangiovese. Ten excursions in Montalcino have also led to educating on behalf of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. From 2016-2019 these Sangiovese investigations took the form of in person seminars and masterclasses for sommeliers, trade and media, but also restaurant staff education. In 2020 and 2021 the pivot led to lecturing more than a dozen online webinar sessions. Godel has also served as an educator for the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO), Rioja Wines, Vins de Bourgogne and Wines of Portugal, including for the wines of Vinho Verde.

Serving as a judge for the annual WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada since 2013 has been the greatest honour and Godello has always been proud to taste, assess and award medals alongside colleague David Lawrason at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party and with Tony Aspler’s Ontario Wine Awards. Michael lives in Toronto with his wife of 28 years and three children.

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Casa E. Di Mirafiore Barolo Docg Paiagallo 2020, Barolo Bottle Casa E. Di Mirafiore Barolo Docg Paiagallo 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Docg 2020, Barolo Bottle Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Docg 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
283499
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$65.95 available online
Bric Cenciurio Di Pittatore A E A Barolo Docg 2020, Monrobiolo Di Bussia Bottle Bric Cenciurio Di Pittatore A E A Barolo Docg 2020, Monrobiolo Di Bussia
Piedmont, Italy

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Barale F. Lli Di Barale Sergio Barolo Docg Monrobiolo Di Bussia 2020, Barolo Bottle Barale F. Lli Di Barale Sergio Barolo Docg Monrobiolo Di Bussia 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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Borgogno Barolo Docg Fossati 2020, Barolo Bottle Borgogno Barolo Docg Fossati 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Tastings
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$1.00 Shopping_bag
Vite Colte Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Barolo Essenze 2020, Barolo Bottle Vite Colte Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Barolo Essenze 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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Gomba Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Barolo 2020, Barolo Bottle Gomba Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Barolo 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Agent
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$42.95 Shopping_bag
Camparo Barolo Docg Coste Di Vergne 2020, Barolo Bottle Camparo Barolo Docg Coste Di Vergne 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Docg Castellero 2020, Barolo Bottle Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Docg Castellero 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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Virna Di Borgogno Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle Virna Di Borgogno Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Terre Del Barolo Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle Terre Del Barolo Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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Rinaldi Francesco & Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020 Bottle Rinaldi Francesco & Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020
Piedmont, Italy

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Reva Barolo Cannubi Docg 2020, Barolo Bottle Reva Barolo Cannubi Docg 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Tastings
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$230.00 Shopping_bag
Poderi Luigi Einaudi Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle Poderi Luigi Einaudi Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Cascina Adelaide Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle Cascina Adelaide Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Tastings
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$112.00 Shopping_bag
Brezza Giacomo E Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle Brezza Giacomo E Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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E. Pira E Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo Bottle E. Pira E Figli Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Tastings
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$159.00 Shopping_bag
Borgogno Fratelli Serio E Battista Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020 Bottle Borgogno Fratelli Serio E Battista Barolo Docg Cannubi 2020
Piedmont, Italy

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Renato Buganza Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo Bottle Renato Buganza Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Marengo Mario Di Marengo Marco Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo Bottle Marengo Mario Di Marengo Marco Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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G.D. Vajra Di Vaira Aldo Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo Bottle G.D. Vajra Di Vaira Aldo Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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460 Casina Bric Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo Bottle 460 Casina Bric Barolo Docg Bricco Delle Viole 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Gomba Barolo Docg Boschetti Sernie 2020, Barolo Bottle Gomba Barolo Docg Boschetti Sernie 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Agent
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$42.95 Shopping_bag
Borgogno Serio, Boffa Federica E Bolla Emanuela Barolo Docg Albarella 2020, Barolo Bottle Borgogno Serio, Boffa Federica E Bolla Emanuela Barolo Docg Albarella 2020, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy

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Pelassa Daniele Barolo Docg San Lorenzo Di Verduno 2020, Verduno Bottle Pelassa Daniele Barolo Docg San Lorenzo Di Verduno 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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Alario Claudio Barolo Docg Riva Rocca 2020, Verduno Bottle Alario Claudio Barolo Docg Riva Rocca 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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Castello Di Verduno Barolo Docg 2020, Verduno Bottle Castello Di Verduno Barolo Docg 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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Alessandria Fratelli Barolo Docg Monvigliero 2020, Verduno Bottle Alessandria Fratelli Barolo Docg Monvigliero 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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$87.75 None
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Bosio Family Estates Barolo Docg Monvigliero 2020, Verduno Bottle Bosio Family Estates Barolo Docg Monvigliero 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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Diego Morra Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Verduno 2020, Verduno Bottle Diego Morra Barolo Docg Del Comune Di Verduno 2020, Verduno
Piedmont, Italy

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Terre Del Barolo Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Docg Vignarionda 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Terre Del Barolo Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Docg Vignarionda 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Alario Claudio Barolo Docg Sorano 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Alario Claudio Barolo Docg Sorano 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Vico Luigi Barolo Docg Prapò 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Vico Luigi Barolo Docg Prapò 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Bugia Nen Di Davide Fregonese Barolo Docg Prapò 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Bugia Nen Di Davide Fregonese Barolo Docg Prapò 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Palladino Barolo Docg Parafada 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Palladino Barolo Docg Parafada 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Palladino Barolo Docg Ornato 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Palladino Barolo Docg Ornato 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Vico Luigi Barolo Docg Del Commune Di Serralunga D’alba 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Vico Luigi Barolo Docg Del Commune Di Serralunga D’alba 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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$0.00 None
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Manzone Gian Paolo Barolo Docg Meriame 2020, Serralunga D'alba  Bottle Manzone Gian Paolo Barolo Docg Meriame 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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$57.75 None
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Pira Luigi Di Gianpaolo Pira Barolo Docg Margheria 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Pira Luigi Di Gianpaolo Pira Barolo Docg Margheria 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Pira Luigi Barolo Docg 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Pira Luigi Barolo Docg 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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$89.25 None
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Vietti Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Vietti Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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$234.75 None
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Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, D'alba Bottle Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Famiglia Anselma Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Famiglia Anselma Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Boasso Franco Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Boasso Franco Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy
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Casa E. Di Mirafiore & Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Casa E. Di Mirafiore & Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Lazzarito 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Garesio Barolo Docg Gianetto 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Garesio Barolo Docg Gianetto 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Sordo Barolo Docg Gabutti 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Sordo Barolo Docg Gabutti 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy

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Franco Boasso Barolo Docg Gabutti 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Franco Boasso Barolo Docg Gabutti 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy
191056
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Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Vigna La Rosa 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Fontanafredda Barolo Docg Vigna La Rosa 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy
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$1.00 Shopping_bag
Tenuta Rocca Barolo Docg Comune Di Serralunga D'alba 2020, Serralunga D'alba Bottle Tenuta Rocca Barolo Docg Comune Di Serralunga D'alba 2020, Serralunga D'alba
Piedmont, Italy
154591
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$62.95 High
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