Unreserved Wine Talk
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe 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, the zany tactics of a winemaker who hosted a funeral for cork, and more. Nestled in these colourful stories are practical tips on how to choose wine from a restaurant list, pair it with food and spot great values in the liquor store.
Every second episode, Natalie goes solo with an unfiltered, personal reflection on wine. She'll share with you how it feels to be a woman in what is still a largely male-dominated field, her gut reaction to the latest health study that says no amount of alcohol consumption is safe and her journey in writing her next book. She'll reveal these vulnerable, sometimes embarrassing, stories with tipsy wit and wisdom that she's soaked up from 20 years of writing about wine.
This podcast is for wine lovers from novices to well-cellared aficionados.
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183: Italian Wines and Wine Competitions with Vinitaly's Stevie Kim
June 01, 2022 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHow can you learn more about the diverse regions and styles of Italian wine? What's the difference in impact between wine competitions and critic scores? And how do they influence the wines you buy and drink? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with the founder of Vinitaly and host of the Italian Wine Podcast, Stevie Kim. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How did Stevie end up living in...
182: Cabernet Franc, California's Paso Robles & High Acidity Wines with Lori Budd
May 25, 2022 07:01 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAre you curious about why Cabernet Franc should have just as much respect from you as a wine lover, if not more than Cabernet Sauvignon? What makes wines from California's Paso Robles region unique? Why is it easy to fall in love with wines that have high acidity? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Wh...
181: Bordeaux Wines, Politics and Wine, Monastrell & Spanish Food Pairings with Lori Budd of Exploring the Glass
May 18, 2022 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat is it like to participate in the coveted en premiere tasting of the new vintage of Bordeaux wines in France while they’re still in the barrels aging? Which Spanish foods should you pair with the fabulous red wine Monastrell? How does politics influence wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd who graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program. She and her husband own Dracaena Wines in Paso R...
180: Extreme Winemaking, Ontario Wine Gems, Canada's Regions & Grapes
May 11, 2022 07:01 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBWhy is icewine considered extreme winemaking, and what are some weird, but wonderful food pairings for this elixir? Which Canadian wine regions should you visit next? What unusual things can you do at Ontario wineries? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Janina Doyle, sommelier and host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What are the majo...
179: Finding Bargain Wines and Regions with Janina Doyle of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
May 04, 2022 07:01 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWhy does Italy make such a fantastic wine destination to visit? Which underpriced wines for their quality should you try next? How can you successfully navigate the walls of bottles in a wine shop? Which simple technique can you use to improve your tasting skills and learn more about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Janina Doyle, host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.natalie...
178: Pandemic's Positive Impact on Wine + Buying Wine Online with Cathy Huyghe and Andrea Smalling
April 27, 2022 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBHow has the pandemic positively impacted the wine industry? Why is the percentage of women buying online rising faster than men? How do consumers benefit when wine producers have access to more and better data? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Cathy Huyghe and Andrea Smalling, authors of the WineDirect x Enolytics 2021 Direct-To-Consumer Impact Report: What Wineries Need to Do Now. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemac...
177: Ground-Breaking Report for Making, Buying & Selling Wine with Cathy Huyghe & Andrea Smalling
April 20, 2022 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36 MBHow have major events like the pandemic and the wildfires affected the way we buy wine online? Do younger generations, such as Gen Y, Gen Z and Millenials, have different criteria for buying wine? What impact does storytelling have on wine sales? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Cathy Huyghe and Andrea Smalling, authors of the WineDirect x Enolytics 2021 Direct-To-Consumer Impact Report: What Wineries Need to Do Now. You can find the wines we...
176: Australian Wine Pairings, Tips and Trends with James Atkinson of Drinks Adventures
April 13, 2022 07:01 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAre you curious about the Australian wine scene and the latest trends and changes? How about tips on buying terrific Australian wines? What are some iconic Australian food and wine pairings you should try? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with James Atkinson, drinks journalist and host of the Drinks Adventures podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Are there any parallel trends in ...
175: Wine Sommeliers v Beer Cicerones and Tasting Techniques with Drinks Adventures' James Atkinson
April 06, 2022 07:01 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat's the difference between a wine sommelier and a beer sommelier or cicerone? Which glass is best for properly appreciating great beer? What can you expect from Arizona as an up-and-coming wine region? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with James Atkinson, drinks journalist and host of the Drinks Adventures podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How did James land the opportuni...
174: Retronasal Smell in Tasting Wine and Virtual Brands with Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking Podcast
March 30, 2022 07:01 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHow can tuning into the retronasal aspect of smell take your wine tasting skill to the next level? What makes the sense of smell so fascinating? What does it mean to be a virtual wine brand? What do grapes & M&Ms have in common? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the Unit...
173: What Being a Winemaker is Really Like with Inside Winemaking's Jim Duane
March 23, 2022 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBHave you ever dreamed of becoming a winemaker and wondered what it takes? What’s it like to work a wine harvest without power? What makes Riesling the most difficult grape to ferment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the United States you can get 10% of Jim’s Terratoriu...
172: Wine Supertasters, Food Pairings and Canadian Palates with XChateau's Robert Vernick & Peter Yeung
March 16, 2022 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWhat does it mean to be a supertaster? How did wine consumption habits change during the pandemic? Do Canadians have different wine preferences compared to drinkers in other regions? Why is food and wine pairing such a great way to get into the world of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Robert Vernick and Peter Yeung, co-hosts of the XChateau podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks ...
171: Chilean Wine in the Driest Place on Earth & England's Storied Wine History with Janina Doyle
March 09, 2022 08:01 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAre you curious about British wines and their history that dates back to King Henry VIII? How is wine made in the driest place on Earth and where is that exactly? Are stemless wine glasses better than traditional stemware? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Janina Doyle, sommelier and host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How are English wine...
170: English Sparkling Wine, Magical Blends & Harvest Secrets with Janina Doyle
March 02, 2022 08:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat’s it really like to work at a winery during the harvest? What is the magic behind blended wines versus single grape or varietal wines? How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Janina Doyle, sommelier and host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What’s it really like to work at a Chilean winery...
169: Santa Maria BBQ & Wines + Can You Earn a Living as a Wine Writer?
February 23, 2022 08:01 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhy is Santa Maria BBQ different from other types and which wines pair well with it? What does it take to earn a living as a full-time wine writer? Why does grammar really matter? Why is passion not enough? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jaime Lewis, a fabulous food and wine writer, journalism professor and host of her own podcast, CONSUMED. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights ...
168: Wine's Buzz, Italy's Food Culture and Audrey Hepburn's Influence with Jaime Lewis
February 16, 2022 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhy does a lot of writing about wine ignore the alcoholic buzz? How did Audrey Hepburn kick start our guest’s relationship with wine? What effect can pregnancy have on your palate? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with journalist and podcaster, Jaime Lewis. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did visions of Audrey Hepburn kick start Jaime’s relationship with wine? When did Jaime...
167: Marketing Wine to Women + The Power of Storytelling
February 09, 2022 08:01 - 34 minutes - 32 MBHow did my love of stories as a child bring me to the world of publishing and podcasting? What is the problem with the way some wines are marketed toward women? Why am I so insanely passionate about the message I share in my upcoming memoir? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy on their excellent podcast called Served Up. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlig...
166: How Humor & High Tech Help Wine with Served Up Podcast's Julie Milroy & Bridget Albert
February 02, 2022 08:01 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat makes high tech a great complement to wine? How does humour help when you're learning about wine? Why is the personal aspect of wine becoming so important? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy on their excellent podcast called Served Up. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did I wind up in the non-traditional career of wine writing? Whic...
165: Volcanic Soils, Old Vines and Italian Wine Diversity with Wine Spectator Columnist Robert Camuto
January 26, 2022 08:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat does drinking Italian mean today? How has globalization impacted the Italian wine you drink? Do volcanic soils really make a wine taste different? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author and journalist, Robert Camuto. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How does Emidio Pepe bring the past of southern Italy into the future? How is the way of life different in the Mezzog...
164: Southern Italy's Wine, Food & Flavour in Robert Camuto's South of Somewhere Book
January 19, 2022 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBAre you curious about the hidden wine gems in southern Italy? Who are the colourful characters and winemakers who create them? What are the sumptuous flavours of the region and how well do they pair with wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author and journalist, Robert Camuto. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stre...
163: Travel Tips for Austria & Washington Wine Regions with Interpreting Wine's Lawrence Francis
January 12, 2022 08:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWhat's the smartest strategy you’ve never heard when it comes to visiting any wine region? More specifically, what’s the best way to explore the wineries of Washington state or Burgenland in Austria? Why is there such a variety in the complexity of Grüner Veltliners? What are the essential six stories about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at ht...
162: Sherry, Rioja, Cava and Other Spanish Wine Gems with Interpreting Wine's Lawrence Francis
January 05, 2022 08:01 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWhy is Sherry one of the most complex wines on the planet and also one of the most misunderstood? What’s it like to visit the underground caves in Spain where the sparkling wine Cava is aged? How can you choose between Cava, Prosecco and Champagne for different occasions? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. ...
161: Tech is Transforming Wine with the Wine School Dropout's Tanisha Townsend
December 29, 2021 08:01 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat makes wine and technology such a perfect pairing? Why should you try online wine classes? How is technology empowering wine consumers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Tanisha Townsend on her podcast, Wine School Dropout. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did I go from high tech to wine writing? Why do I find the pairing of wine and tech to be fascinating? W...
160: Longshot Wines Bet Big on Market Launch with Winemaker Beth Liston
December 22, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAre you curious about how a wine brand breaks through in a new market? Why is the wine category one of the most difficult to offer a great price/quality ratio? What unique challenges do women winemakers face in the industry? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Beth Liston, a rebel winemaker from California who’s just launched a new wine called Longshot. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highli...
159: Cosmo's Sex & the City, Champagne, Whisky Women in Mallory O’Meara's Girly Drinks
December 15, 2021 08:01 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHow did the Cosmopolitan become an iconic cocktail on the TV show Sex and the City? Did you know an illegal shipment of Champagne revolutionized the entire industry? Which women are responsible for America's increase in scotch and bourbon consumption after Prohibition? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Mallory O'Meara, the author of the just-published Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol. You can find the wines we discussed at ht...
158: Girly Drinks with Mallory O’Meara on the History of Women and Alcohol
December 08, 2021 08:01 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDid you know that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra has her own, private wine club and that it was used against her to bring down her empire? Are you curious about the first people to make beer? They were women called alewives, but the church didn’t like that. Did you know that the first bars were created for women? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Mallory O'Meara, the author of the just-published Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol. ...
157: Dom Perignon, Chateau Montelena and Wine for Your Zodiac Sign
December 01, 2021 08:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat's it like to experience a piece of Dom Pérignon history? Has the legendary California Chardonnay Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay held up in the years since the Judgement of Paris? How can you pair wine with your Zodiac sign? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Gina Birch and broadcaster Julie Glenn, hosts of the Grape Minds podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Wh...
156: Italian Wines from Alto Adige, Portugal + Champagne with Grape Minds Julie Glenn & Gina Birch
November 24, 2021 08:01 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAre you curious about slow food and wine? What's special about the Alto Adige region of Italy? Why should you consider Portugal and Dubai for your next wine-fueled trip? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Gina Birch and broadcaster Julie Glen, hosts of the Grape Minds podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did Gina and Julie first meet? What is it about Gina and Ju...
155: Should You Celebrate (and Drink) Beaujolais Nouveau Wines This Year?
November 17, 2021 08:01 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat’s all the fuss about Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of every November? Should you stay up until midnight to taste the new release? How is Beaujolais Nouveau different from the Beaujolais Cru wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm going solo to answer those questions and share more wine tips on Beaujolais Nouveau. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights When is Beaujolais Nouveau released? ...
154: Pairing Books & Bottles, Organizing Wine Tastings
November 10, 2021 08:01 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat do great books and great wine have in common? Why does it feel like the wine changes when you taste the same vintage years later, apart from it maturing (and possibly you as well)? How can you pair books and bottles? How can you organize an informal wine tasting with friends or your book club? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sam Hiyate on his podcast, Agent Provocateur. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winep...
153: Restaurant Wine Lists, Poutine, Niagara & Pairing Tips
November 03, 2021 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat are my top tips for choosing a bottle from a long restaurant wine list? What are the best wines to pair with extremely rich dishes like poutine? What would surprise you about the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region and why should you visit? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Scott Greenberg, on his podcast, The Vine Guy. He also hosts the “Wine of the Week” show on WTOP radio in Washington, DC. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www...
152: Field Blends, Pet-Nats and Memoir with Rachel Signer
October 27, 2021 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat is it like to make wine totally by hand, without electricity? What is a field blend and why should you try one? What’s the most difficult part of writing a memoir? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rachel Signer, who has just published a gripping, addictive memoir, You Had Me at Pet-Nat. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why did Rachel start Pipette Magazine? How has the wine com...
151: You Had Me At Pét-Nat: Gripping Wine Memoir by Rachel Signer
October 20, 2021 07:01 - 47 minutes - 44 MBHow are natural wines different from raw or clean wines? Why do natural wines provoke furious debates in the wine world? Why will you want to read our guest’s new memoir that’s hot off the press (pun intended)? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rachel Signer, who has just published a gripping, addictive memoir, You Had Me at Pet-Nat. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did a trip to t...
150: Bottle of the Sexist: Marketing Wine to Women with Felicity Carter
October 13, 2021 07:01 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWhat do fortune-telling and wine writing have in common? How does wine culture change when women are part of its founding? Should you believe the health claims about clean wines? Are they really better for you? What are the fairy tales we tell about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Felicity Carter who is the Executive Editor at Pix.wine, a global wine discovery platform based in California. You can find the wines we discussed at ht...
149: Promiscuous Wine Buying, Orange, Natural and Raw Wines
October 06, 2021 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhy are orange wines appealing to beer drinkers? Why does it pay to be promiscuous when shopping for wine? Why is there so much confusion around natural and raw wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Elizabeth Schneider on the Wine For Normal People podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why is there so much confusion around natural and raw wine? What is the natural wine m...
148: Behind the Scenes of Wine Writing + Wine Trends with Elizabeth Schneider
September 29, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat are the latest trends in wine, from blue wines to raw wines? And should you be drinking them? Why are high-tech and wine a perfect pairing? What's it like behind the scenes of the wine writing industry? How do you recover from devastating professional and personal attacks? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Elizabeth Schneider on the Wine For Normal People podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepi...
147: Pet-Nats, Piquettes, Croatia & Comfort Wines with Kate Dingwall
September 22, 2021 07:01 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAre you curious about trendy new wines like pet-nats and piquettes? Which lesser-known Croatian wine should you try? What are comfort wines and what do you pair with them? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Kate Dingwall who writes about food and drink for Forbes, Toronto Life, The Toronto Star, Wine Enthusiast, among others. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How have restaurant wine lis...
146: Penedes, Spain, Croatia & Kosher Wines with Kate Dingwall
September 15, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat’s it like biking through the Penedes wine region of Spain? How can you find great Georgian wines without leaving North America? What makes a wine kosher, and why should you try kosher wines even if you’re not of the Jewish faith? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Kate Dingwall, who writes about food and wine for Forbes, Toronto Life, The Toronto Star, Wine Enthusiast, among others. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean...
145: Embarrassing Wine Moments, Oak as Ketchup & Powerful Stories
September 08, 2021 07:01 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhy are sugar and oak often the ketchup of the wine world, used to hide bad grapes or poor winemaking? How did researching my first book lead to my most embarrassing wine moment? What’s the problem with biodynamic and natural wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Paul K on the Wine Talks with Paul K podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How can you navigate the shelves at...
144: Restaurant List Tips, Wine Courses & Buying Local Wines
September 01, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhy are restaurant wine lists often tricky to navigate, even for wine professionals? Is it worth pursuing wine certifications and courses? Wine is the most value-added agricultural product we produce so why are there so many barriers for these small farmers who try to sell their wines across the country? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Paul K on the Wine Talks with Paul K podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemacl...
143: Luxury Wine Marketing, Dom Pérignon, Must-Have Gadgets with Robert Vernick & Peter Yeung
August 25, 2021 07:01 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat are the six key elements that define a luxury wine? What’ll surprise you about Dom Pérignon that makes it different from other luxury wines? Which two wine gadgets must you own as a wine lover? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Robert Vernick and Peter Yeung, co-hosts of the XChateau podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights What are the six elements that define luxury wine? Whi...
142: Learn About Wine via Podcasts, Books, Influencers with Robert Vernick & Peter Yeung
August 18, 2021 07:01 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHow are podcasts a great way to learn about wine? Which wine books can jumpstart your education about wine and further it as you get more knowledgeable? What’s behind the backlash against wine influencers on social media? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Robert Vernick and Peter Yeung, co-hosts of the XChateau podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights What are Peter and Robert’s first ...
141: Fruit Wine, Pet-Nat Bubbly & Slovenian Wines with Nikki Goddard
August 11, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhy are fruit wines becoming more popular and how do they differ from grape-based wines? What is Pét-Nat-style wine and which ones should you try? What are wines from Slovenia like, and which foods pair best with them? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer and educator, Nikki Goddard. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why are fruit wines becoming more popular? Which incredible...
140: Good Wine Faults, DRC, Misleading Wine Experts with Nikki Goddard
August 04, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhen can wine faults actually improve the taste of wine? Does learning about wine decrease your enjoyment of it? Can wine experts really distinguish between different types of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer and educator, Nikki Goddard. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did Nikki end up recommending a wine that was a little too close to home for a customer? Whi...
139: Wine Scores, Pairings and Writing with Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin
July 28, 2021 07:01 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWhy did I resist scoring wines for the first three years I wrote about them? How do you go from submitting an article to a local publication to publishing your first book? Why aren't press trips to wine regions all they're cracked up to be? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Vanessa Conlin on the Wine Access Author Series. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did I go from writin...
138: How to Get the Most from Your Wine Bar Visit with Tanisha Townsend
July 21, 2021 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat's it like to explore Paris by visiting different wine bars? How do you know which company to choose for guided tours? What do you need to know before buying wine from a wine list, whether you’re at a restaurant or a wine bar? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Tanisha Townsend, Chief Wine Officer of lifestyle agency Girl Meets Glass. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights What’s it like ...
137: Paris for Wine Lovers with Tanisha Townsend Part 1
July 14, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat's it like to uproot your life in North America and move to Paris? What’s the connection between forensic science and wine? What influence has hip-hop music had on wine culture? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Tanisha Townsend, Chief Wine Officer of lifestyle agency Girl Meets Glass. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Is milk a good alternative to wine? How did a trip to Burgundy...
136: Behind the Scenes of a Travel and Wine Writer's Life with Celine Bossart
July 07, 2021 07:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat would it be like to visit the most gorgeous wine regions around the world, and get paid to do it? How does the fast-paced schedule of a wine and travel writer impact physical and mental health? How can you pair sweet desserts with wine? What specific impact does sweetness in food have on wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with New York wine and spirits journalist, Céline Bossart. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean....
135: Wines from Jon Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner with Celine Bossart
June 30, 2021 07:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAre you curious what it would be like to have lavish dinners and wine tastings with rockstars like Jon Bon Jovi and Fergie? How does music impact your perception of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with New York wine and spirits journalist, Céline Bossart. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why was Céline at an impromptu wine dinner with Jon Bon Jovi How do celebrity/winemaker partne...
134: Online Courses, Canadian Wine & Weird Pairings with Susie Barrie
June 23, 2021 07:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWhat’s my advice for those considering a wine career? How did my biggest career regret happen before I became a wine writer? How has my father’s alcoholism influenced my relationship with wine? How has the pandemic impacted online wine classes? Can you pair ketchup chips with wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm sharing my interview on the Wine Blast podcast with Susie Barrie & Peter Richards. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com...