Natalie MacLean's Blog, page 29
November 7, 2023
Why Sustainable Winegrowing Matters with Anna Brittain of Napa Green
Introduction Which aspect of winemaking has the greatest impact on the environment? Are you curious about the difference between sustainable and organic winemaking? What are the six pillars of sustainable winegrowing leadership? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with sustainability expert Anna Brittain. 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, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so […]
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Best Dinner Party Wines and How to Serve Them
Watch the CTV News video here How to Pair and Serve Wines at Dinner Parties The holiday entertaining season is right around the corner, so we may be hosting a dinner party. Often the food is easier to figure out than the wines. Here with her tips is Natalie MacLean, author of the national bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much. If you’re hosting a dinner party, how many wines should you serve? Count on one to two glasses of wine per guest per hour, as people tend to […]
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November 5, 2023
Does the shape of a wine glass really matter? (Video)
Does the shape of a wine glass really matter? On CTV’s The Social yesterday, we conducted the ultimate taste test with the hosts. Click on the arrow above to play the video. Wines featured in our tasting included: La Marca Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Even after I started learning about wine, I’d always secretly believed that varietal-specific stemware was an unnecessary expense, fueled by snobs and glassware companies. Then one evening, a friend poured some Bordeaux for me in a large, elegant glass at a dinner party. As soon as the gorgeous aromas […]
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October 31, 2023
How Much is Too Much Wine, Old Rosé and Hard-Won Wisdom with the Women of Ill Repute, Wendy Mesley & Maureen Holloway
Introduction What might surprise you about Rosé wine? Is being a supertaster an advantage in the wine industry? Do you feel you’re drinking too much wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m being interviewed by Wendy Mesley and Maureen Holloway for their podcast, Women of Ill Repute. 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, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be jumping into the comments as we […]
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Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings November 4, 2023
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 October 21st. 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 so. Curious about […]
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October 30, 2023
Wickedly Good Fun Wine Tasting with Wine Witch on Fire at the Ottawa Writers Festival
Click on the arrow above to play the video. What a wonderful evening at the Ottawa Wine Writers Festival! After a tongue-in-cheek tasting of two top-notch wines from KIN Vineyards (that starts at 5 minutes and 30 seconds into the video), I spoke with the author Julie S Lalonde about the behind-the-scenes stories about those who make, market and write about wine. You can also previous book events in Halifax, Closson Chase Vineyards (Prince Edward County), KIN Vineyards, Le Cordon Bleu, Clio Club and Toronto Word on the Street Festival. You can see media coverage here for the book. […]
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October 24, 2023
How to Spot a Fake Wine and Defining Wine Authenticity with Rebecca Gibb
Introduction How can you avoid buying a fraudulent bottle? What makes a wine truly authentic? How did Rudy Kurniawan get so far in his fraudulent schemes and why did it ultimately unravel? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Rebecca Gibb, author of Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud. 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, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be […]
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Magic Among the Vines at Closson Chase Vineyards in Prince Edward County
Video: Closson Chase Vineyards I love the Witch song in the video above ;) What a spectacular evening at Closson Chase Vineyard in Prince Edward County! Our host was Sonja Smits, the owner and award-winning actor whom you may recall from the terrific TV show Street Legal. Signe Langford, columnist for the Toronto Star, interviewed me about the issues in the book, as we sat among the vines and setting sun. Then we had a lively Q&A discussion with the 90 people attending the event followed by a book signing. Magical! Cheers, Natalie Photo: Kirstyn Mayers Photo: […]
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October 18, 2023
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings October 21, 2023
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 October 7th. 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 so. Curious […]
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October 17, 2023
Wine Crime & Con Artists with Rebecca Gibb, Author of Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud
Introduction Are you curious about the greatest con artists in the world of wine? What creative but illegal ingredients have been added to wine to cut costs and boost profits? What is it about tales of crime and greed that draw us in? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Rebecca Gibb, author of Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud. 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, […]
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