Why Did Greece Have the First Sommeliers, Wine Tastings and Writers? Konstantinos Lazarakis Reveals the Answers
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4d ago
Introduction What are some of the significant contributions that Greece has made to the world of wine? How does the Greek volcanic island of Santorini produce wines of stunning depth and freshness at the same time? How are Greek wines shifting the perspective on what’s possible for warm climate wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Master of Wine Konstantinos Lazarakis. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, The Wines of Greece.   How to Win To qualify, all you ..read more
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Dry January: A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Wines and the ‘Dry-ish’ Trend
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
  The start of 2025 brings a shift in drinking habits, with a new movement called “Dry January.” It’s gaining popularity with those seeking reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption while still enjoying the occasional glass or two.   Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie!   Great to be back with you, Mona! I’m thrilled to chat about wines that have great taste without the alcoholic heft.   Tell us about the scale of this movement.   The numbers are revealing – 46% of Generation Z e ..read more
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What are the Surprising Wines and Regions of Greece? Konstantinos Lazarakis Shares His Favourites
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
Introduction What makes wine worth waiting for? How much wine is produced in Greece? What would surprise you about the wines of Greece? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Konstantinos Lazarakis, author of the new book The Wines of Greece. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, The Wines of Greece.   How to Win To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you’ve posted a review of the podcast. It […] The post What are the ..read more
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Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings February 1, 2025
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by Natalie MacLean
1w 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 January 18th. These are just some of the benefits of supporting our 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 ..read more
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BNN Bloomberg: How is the wine industry responding to the Dry January trend?
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
     As we kick off the new year, many Canadians are looking to make healthier choices. There’s a growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to either moderate or eliminate their alcohol consumption.   Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie!   Great to be with you, Amanda!   How big is this trend?   Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z participated in Dry January last year, with Millennials and Gen X at about 20%. Even more are choosing “Dry-ish” or “Damp” Ja ..read more
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Wine and Comfort Food Pairing: Revel in Your Rut
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by Natalie MacLean
1w ago
Yes, I know that I’m supposed to be forward-looking to spring with a chirpy article about zesty white wines to pair with fresh vegetables, but it’s so cold outside … and I’m tired of writing seasonally-appropriate editorial content. So let’s make wallowing fun, and turn to comfort wines paired with comfort food. In our continuing video series with Canadian Press, we look at quick tips on pairing those old favourites, from braised meat to pasta in cream sauce with wine. It’ll make you (almost) care what time of year it is when you have bottled sunshine. Here are my favourite […] The post Wine a ..read more
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Why is Chardonnay the Winemaker’s Grape + What a Family Brand Means with Chris Benziger
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
Introduction Why is Chardonnay the one grape that is equally made in the vineyards and the winery? What’s the difference between biodynamic and regenerative farming? What does it mean to be part of a family brand of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Chris Benziger You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a bottle of one of his spectacular wines from California (open to Canadian residents only).   How to Win To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com a ..read more
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CTV National News Update on the Dry January Trend
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by Natalie MacLean
2w ago
    On CTV’s National News, we discuss the growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to either moderate or eliminate their alcohol consumption.   Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com.   How big is this trend?   Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z participated in Dry January last year, with Millennials and Gen X at about 20%. Even more are choosing “Dry-ish” or “Damp” January with low alcohol wines.   A whopping 94% of those who buy alcohol-free wines also buy traditional wi ..read more
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Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings January 18, 2025
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by Natalie MacLean
3w 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 January 4th. These are just some of the benefits of supporting our 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 ..read more
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Pioneer California Biodynamic Winemaking + 100 Adorable Sheep with Chris Benziger
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by Natalie MacLean
3w ago
Introduction What was it like to move to biodynamic wine farming at a time when hardly anyone was doing it? What crucial role do 100 adorable sheep play at the Benziger winery? How do biodynamic preparations that might seem a bit “woo” actually benefit the vineyard? What are the benefits of biodynamic farming practices for vine health and wine quality? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Chris Benziger, winemaker with the Benziger family wines in Sonoma, California. You can find the wines we discussed here .   Giveaway Three of you are goi ..read more
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