Introduction What makes Sangiovese a difficult wine to grow and make? Why should you pay attention to the white wines of Tuscany? What do you need to know about Tuscany’s Vin Santo? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Susan Keevil You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Tales from the Heart of Italy.   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 ..read more

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Introduction How was Brunello discovered? How did the medieval sharecropping system help to shape Tuscany’s wine landscape? What’s the origin of the iconic black rooster symbol of Chianti Classico? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Susan Keevil, editor of the beautiful hardcover On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Tales from the Heart of Italy. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Tales from the Heart of Italy.   How to Win ..read more

  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 1st  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 do ..read more

    American wines are being pulled off the shelves across Canada, retaliation for the tariffs imposed by the U.S. earlier this week.   So might this prove to be an opportunity for Canadian wines?   Joining us now… our resident wine expert… Natalie MacLean.   How popular are American wines in Canada? In Quebec, for example, are French and Italian wines more popular?   In the SAQ, the US ranks fourth for wine sales after France, Italy and Spain, representing $85 million a year, mostly from California, Oregon, and Washington, and not counting as well as Kentucky bou ..read more

Introduction What is unique about Famille Perrin in France’s approach to running their family wine business? How do traditional wine families differentiate their brands and market their wines in a crowded marketplace? How has the Gaja family of Italy made significant contributions to winemaking and the Piemonte community? What is unique about Famille Perrin in France’s approach to running their family wine business? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Fiona Morrison You can find the wines we discussed here.   Giveaway Two of you are going ..read more

Introduction How do you tame a grape like Merlot which actually has higher sugar and alcohol levels than Cabernet Sauvignon? What’s the little-known history behind the cult wines of Le Pin in Bordeaux that sell for as much as $10,000 a bottle when first released and then go up from there at auction? Why is it an advantage to have many stakeholders in family-owned estates? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Fiona Morrison, author of the terrific book 10 Great Wine Families: A Tour Through Europe. You can find the wines we discussed here. […] The post Who Are ..read more

  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 February 15th.  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 t ..read more

    Have you ever wondered which wines pair best with the roller coaster of romance? From first dates to final goodbyes, we’re exploring wines that match every stage of your love life.   Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular wine review site at nataliemaclean.com.   Welcome, Natalie.   Great to be back with you! My motto for Valentine’s Day is candy is dandy and liquor is quicker – but wine is divine.   Let’s start with first dates. What wine would you recommend for those nerve-wracking initial encounters?       Lenz M ..read more

    Canada may have been built on beer and whisky, but on National Drink Wine Day, let’s raise a glass to wine. It’s become the drink of choice for many, so we’re going to uncork some fascinating facts about this ancient beverage that dates back more than 8,000 years.   Joining us today is Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s most popular wine review site at nataliemaclean.com.   Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you!   Natalie, you’re going to put me to the test today. For each wine we taste, you’ll share a fact or fiction about wine generally. […] The post 6 Sensat ..read more