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 November 4th. 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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Proactive Wine Farming and Wine Tourism with Anna Brittain of Napa Green
Introduction How can we, as wine consumers, support environmental change in the wine industry? What is proactive farming as it relates to growing vines for wine? Does wine tourism have a positive or negative impact on the environment? 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 […]
Wine and Words at the Toronto International Festival of Authors
Video by Eyal Leibman I was thrilled to be part of the 2023 Toronto International Festival of Authors that included authors such as Margaret Atwood, Vincent Lam, Emma Donoghue, Sarah Polley, Alissa York, Charlotte Gray and others. Sommelier and writer Rebecca Meir interviewed me about the book. Rebecca has spent more than a decade as a sommelier in some of Canada’s top restaurants – Canoe, Luma, BLU, and Maple Leafs Sport & Entertainment. She’s frequently invited to wine regions around the world, to explore, taste and judge wines. Along with her partner, Chef Eyal Liebman, Rebecca is co-owner […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Pairing Wine and Halloween Candy: The Monster Match
Buzz Lightyear and the Wine Witch chat about great wine pairings with Halloween treats on Breakfast Television. Dina: Just call Natalie MacLean for pairing wine and Halloween treats, she’s an online sommelier and what a brilliant idea. Great to see you all festive Natalie. Natalie: Great to see you Dina. Dina: Or as well you are at the door trick-or-treating, the kids are at the door you thinking ‘what’s in it for me?’ We tend to dip into the kids snacks, well I do anyways- Natalie: Yes! Dina: A lot of parents do. Natalie: You bet. Dina: So you are […]
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 […]
