The Surprising Complexity of Beaujolais with Natasha Hughes, Contributor to On Burgundy: From Maddening to Marvellous in 59 Tales
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by Natalie MacLean
4h ago
Introduction What’s behind the surprising complexity and variety of Beaujolais wines? How has Beaujolais Nouveau distorted the public perception of Beaujolais? What makes Beaujolais such a good value wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Master of Wine and author, Natasha Hughes. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway One of you will win a copy of a terrific, new book to which Natasha Hughes is a contributor- On Burgundy: From Maddening to Marvellous in 59 Tales.   How to Win To qualify, all you have to do is email me at ..read more
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Will AI Replace Writers and Winemakers? Conversation with Ellen Clifford of The Wine Situation Podcast
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
Introduction Why don’t I think that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human writers any time soon? What are some tips you can use for maintaining a healthy relationship with wine? What are some of the challenges women in the wine industry still face? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m being interviewed by Ellen Clifford on The Wine Situation podcast. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Fa ..read more
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From Tech to Terroir: The Long and Wining Road to Championing Canadian Wines
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
  I am delighted to inform you that you have been selected as the 2024 recipient of the WGC Wine Industry Champion Award. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for the advancement of the Canadian wine industry through media, research, policy and regulation, education, advocacy or other means, significantly contributing to the overall strength and long-term viability of the industry.   You were nominated by a member of the Canadian wine industry and enthusiastically co-selected by a national industry committee ..read more
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Delicious Vegan Wine Pairings with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, Authors of The Social Herbivore
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
Introduction Which wineries are leading the way with vegan wines? How are some restaurants expanding into innovative vegan or vegetarian menus? What makes Riesling so versatile, especially with vegan dishes? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, authors of The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of Priya Rao & Jennifer Huether’s terrific book, The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuis ..read more
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Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings March 16, 2024
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
  You can access the wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. You can also see my wine reviews for March 2nd. These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a day or two before the release based on the LCBO doing s ..read more
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Wine Pairing: Corned Beef and Cabbage
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
Do you really need to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the liquid abomination of green beer? You bet your lucky stars, no! “Green wine” can be magically delicious. No, I’m not talking about wine that’s the colour green, but rather about wine that has green aromas and flavours such as lime, peas, asparagus (stay with me), green apple and herbaceous notes.   These zesty wines dance a jig with corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and colcannon (mashed potatoes and green cabbage). When I think of ‘green’ wines, those that come to mind are zippy whites with herbal notes such […] The post Wi ..read more
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Top 10 Green Wine & Food Matches for St. Patrick’s Day
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
Which wines go best with the “green food” that we’ll enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, such as corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew? How about those fresh spring vegetables that will soon be on our plates? Which wines go best with the “green food” that we’ll enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, such as corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew? How about those fresh spring vegetables that will soon be on our plates? Green foods are the problem children of the wine world. But as a stubborn hedonist whose grandmother’s name was Brophy, I’ve found some terrific wines to […] The post Top 10 Green Wine & Food Ma ..read more
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What Are Vegan Wines & Are They Better for You with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao
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by Natalie MacLean
3w ago
Introduction Are vegan wines better for our health? What three aspects of a wine determine whether it’s vegan or not? How can you identify whether or not a wine is vegan by looking at the label? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, authors of The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of Priya Rao & Jennifer Huether’s terrific book, The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine – th ..read more
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Can Organic Wine Survive Niagara? The Chilling Answer . . .
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by Natalie MacLean
3w ago
Under heavy gunfire, we run for the chopper. Grey clouds roil overhead as the wind whips our faces. The ground man signals us to scramble in, but then stops and waves for us to turn around. As we do, we’re blinded by white flashes. We’re not being fired at though: it’s just the smiling tour guide snapping photos of us. The shotgun blasts are automatic “bird bangers” to scare birds away from the fields of Niagara grapevines around us. This isn’t Baghdad, but it is war. These birds travel in black clouds of peckish delight swooping down to strip vineyards […] The post Can Organic Wine Survive Ni ..read more
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Village Media Wine of the Week
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by Natalie MacLean
3w ago
  This wine column is delivered to 4 million subscribers through the Village Media network that covers 23 cities with tailored news to that city such as Toronto Today, Stratford Today, Collinwood Today, etc.  Just over 1 million subscribers are in the GTA. My wine pick is featured in their newsletter that lands in their inbox every Thursday.   Natalie’s Wine of the Week – Feb 26, 2024       Westcott Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada       Natalie’s Wine of the Week – Feb 20, 2024     &nb ..read more
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