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March 30, 2025
Protected: Pelee Island Pinot Grigio
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March 25, 2025
The Surprising Science of Booze and Wine with Adam Rogers
Introduction How does language about wine impact the way we experience and enjoy wine? How does reporting on alcohol science compare to other scientific topics? Why can yeast be described as a nano-technological machine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Adam Rogers, author of the New York Times bestseller Proof: The Science of Booze. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of his terrific new book, Full Spectrum: How the Science of Color Made Us Modern. How to Win To qualify, all you […]
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Sip Into Spring: The 5 Hottest Wines & Spirits for the New Season
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of renewal! What better way to toast a fresh start than with some tasty wines and spirits? And who better to lead the toast than our favourite drinks expert, Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Tim, it’s great to raise a glass to you in your new roles on this beautiful new set! Tell us about the first wines. I’ve grouped these wines in twos in honour of you […]
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Sip Into Spring: The 5 Hottest Wine & Spirits for the New Season
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of renewal! What better way to toast a fresh start than with some tasty wines and spirits? And who better to lead the toast than our favourite drinks expert, Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Tim, it’s great to raise a glass to you and Dina in your new roles on this beautiful new set! Tell us about the first wines. I’ve grouped these wines in twos in honour […]
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March 24, 2025
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings March 29, 2025
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 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 the LCBO doing so. Curious about […]
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March 20, 2025
Organic Wine v Biodynamic Wine v Sustainable Farming: Differences?
By Natalie MacLean Why farm organically? Many winemakers consider the approach as part of their overall commitment to quality. Organic farming requires a much deeper understanding of the vineyard and a greater vigilance over it. Problems must be detected early because organic fixes take longer. Another benefit is the social responsibility for winery workers’ health and not exposing them to toxic chemicals. What are the environmental benefits? Many wineries have locked horns with environmentalists and local residents over the issue of deforesting the land in order to plant vineyards. Hillsides are a flash point. […]
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March 18, 2025
Tuscan White Wines, Vin Santo and Spirited Sangiovese with Susan Keevil
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 […]
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March 17, 2025
Protected: One Minute Wine Review Test
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March 11, 2025
On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Tales from the Heart of Italy with Susan Keevil
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 To qualify, all […]
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Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings March 15, 2025
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 doing so. Curious […]
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