Introduction What’s the difference between drinking for pleasure and drinking for relief? How does your body’s early reaction to alcohol predict your long-term risk of developing alcohol dependence? How do some people drink heavily for years without developing the same dependence that others struggle to escape? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Charles Knowles, author of Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Charles Knowles’ new book, Why We Drink […]
Author: Natalie MacLean
Wine’s Salad Daze: The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Wine and Vegetables
On CTV’s Your Morning Yesterday, the network’s national breakfast show, we paired wine with vegetables and spring produce. Click the video above to watch. Intro Pairing red wine with a steak is easy, but can you drink that same wine with fresh spring produce, like asparagus or artichokes? Here to tell us how to pair wine with veggies and salads is Natalie MacLean, the editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome Natalie Station 1 Host: Natalie, why are vegetables harder to pair with wine than say […]
Why is moderation easy for some people, yet impossible for others? Dr. Charles Explains In Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol
Introduction What can your first experiences with alcohol tell you about the relationship you’ll have with it later in life? Are we fighting with our own biology when it comes to alcohol? Why is moderation impossible for some people? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Charles Knowles, author of Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Charles Knowles’ new book, Why We Drink Too Much: The New Science of Alcohol. […]
Bottega Il Vino dei Poeti Venezia DOC Spumante Rosé: The Wine of Poets
Iconic Italian Wine We’re pairing Bottega Il Vino dei Poeti with “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s a celebration of la dolce vita, the Italian good life, especially through food and drink. This wine’s name, Il Vino dei Poeti, means “The Wine of Poets,” a tribute to artists who expressed the joy of life, much like Elizabeth finds her spark again over a perfect meal. This iconic Italian rosé sparkling wine is one of the most recognizable wines in the Bottega portfolio, appreciated for its freshness, elegance, and visual appeal. Crafted by Bottega, […]
Books and Bottles: 5 Perfect Pairings to Gift Mom This Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. And whether you were raised by a mother or another remarkable woman who shaped your life, you may be looking for a gift that goes beyond the usual flowers and chocolates. We’ve got you covered. Today, we’re pairing bottles and books for a thoughtful gift she’ll remember. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Now if Mom says she doesn’t want a gift this Sunday, she is testing you. It is a trap! […]
Uncorking Mom’s Best Advice with 5 Perfect Wines For Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to raise a glass to the woman who shaped us. For some, that’s mom. For others, it’s an aunt, a grandmother, a mentor, or a cherished friend. Whoever she is, today we honour her. Today, we’re bottling up her best advice and pairing each pearl of wisdom with a wine that was made to deliver it. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! As a mom myself, […]
Coast to Coast Cheers: 6 Canadian Drinks for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This year, we’re celebrating her with Canadian wines and craft beer from coast to coast. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Today we’re toasting mom with drinks from coast to coast in honour of all that she’s poured into us for years. Some of it is emotional support, some of it is orange juice we didn’t ask for but drank anyway. Where are we starting today? […]
What Are the Insider Tips to Discovering and Buying the Best Cheese of Your Life? with Michael Finnerty
Introduction Why does buying from a good cheese shop often beat picking up a wedge from the supermarket? How do people underestimate the physical labor and other demands of being a cheesemonger? How does using a cheese iron reveal where a wheel of cheese is in its life? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Michael Finnerty, author of the terrific new book The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Michael Finnerty’s new […]
5 Sips for Supermoms: Heroic Drinks That Match Her Powers
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and whether you were raised by a mom or by another special woman who shared her wisdom along the way, we all know she isn’t just a parent, she’s a one-woman superhero squad. So today, we’re toasting her invisible talents with five drinks that match her superpowers, sip for sip. Who better to help us than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! I brought all my super friends here to celebrate mom because she’s faster […]
The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul With Michael Finnerty
Introduction Why do some wine and cheese pairings taste better together than either one alone? Why do some wines collapse when paired with certain cheeses? What will surprise you about cheese that’s similar to wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Michael Finnerty, author of the terrific new book The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Michael Finnerty’s new book, The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul. How […]
