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Unreserved Wine Talk
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The Unreserved Wine Talk podcast features candid conversations with the most fascinating people in the wine world. Your host, award-winning journalist Natalie MacLean, dives into how it feels to compete in the nerve-wracking World's Best Sommelier Competition, the shadowy underground of wine forgery. Every second episode, Natalie goes solo with an unfiltered, personal reflection on wine...
Unreserved Wine Talk
3d ago
Why has German beer been so much more successful marketing-wise than German wine in foreign markets, particularly in the U.K. and North America? How does German law make it complex to navigate the country’s wines for consumers? What is selective harvesting, and why is it fundamental to understanding German wine?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Anne Krebiehl.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
One of you will win a copy of Anne Krebiehl's terrific book, The Wines of Germany.
To qualify, al ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
1w ago
Why are pigs roaming up and down the rows of more and more vineyards? Do biodynamic preparations really help vineyards by treating them more holistically or is this junk science? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin's terrific new book A Year In The Vineyard.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliema ..read more
293: Why Wine Growing a Nail-Biter Experience with Sophie Menin, Co-Author of a Year in the Vineyard
Unreserved Wine Talk
2w ago
Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin's terrific new book A Year In The Vineyard.
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 po ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
3w ago
Should we, as consumers, be concerned about buying wines from regions which have experienced wildfires? Why does smoke taint intensify as a wine ages? How can wineries mitigate the risk of producing smoke-tainted wine?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with researcher Wes Zandberg.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Highlights
Why does smoke taint show up differently in different wines despite the same level of exposure of the grapes?
How can wineries mitigate the risk of producing smoke-tainted wine ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
1M ago
What are the main causes of wildfires in wine country? Which two weather-based factors are the strongest predictors of the severity of wildfires each season? What impact do wildfires have on the taste of your wine, and why is it difficult to predict whether smoke-exposed grapes will, in fact, produce tainted wine?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with researcher Wes Zandberg.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Highlights
What sparked Wes’ interest in winemaking and wine chemistry?
Why are BC wineries at a ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
1M ago
What is agri-tourism and why did people begin to embrace the farming experience? Why don't Ontarians drink as much of our own wine as other provinces or countries? How did one woman lead the charge for biodynamic and organic wines in Canada?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Jennifer Wilhelm.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Jennifer Wilhelm's terrific new book Sharing a Glass: Inspirational Memoirs & Memories of the Women Who Shaped Ontario's ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
1M ago
Are you curious about the untold stories of the legendary women who helped create the Ontario wine industry and who also shaped its future? Wine might lead people to work in the wine industry, but what sustains a lifetime career beyond that? Why don’t we celebrate people while they’re alive, but instead wait to express those heartfelt thoughts in a eulogy, post-mortem biography or other memorials?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Jennifer Wilhelm.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three o ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
1M ago
What is a heroic wine? Which emerging trends will shape the taste of Italian wine in the next decade? How has Italian art and architecture directly influenced its wines?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Marc Millon.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Marc Millon's terrific new book Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
2M ago
Which almost-forgotten grape Italian varieties deserve more recognition? What might surprise you about the stories and wines from Campania? What makes wine such a great narrative vehicle throughout history?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Marc Millon.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Marc Millon's terrific new book Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let m ..read more
Unreserved Wine Talk
2M ago
How are innovators making art and wine more engaging and accessible? What is it about the art and wine worlds that makes business and pleasure often one and the same? Is authenticity in art important?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Bianca Bosker.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will win a copy of Bianca Bosker's terrific new book Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. To qualify, all you have t ..read more