Wine can sometimes feel intimidating, like you need a degree or a fancy vocabulary to enjoy it. But hosting your own wine tasting at home can be one of the most fun, relaxed ways to spend an evening with friends. Here to help us organize a tasting is author of 3 national bestsellers on wine, Natalie MacLean! You know, Mary, I always say a wine tasting is a book club for people who didn’t read the book. You get all the great conversation and laughs, but the only homework is drinking wine! You say hosting […]
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Which 4 Drinks Pair Best with the Stages of a Relationship?
Have you ever wondered which drinks pair best with the roller coaster of romance? From first dates to final goodbyes, we’re exploring wines that match every stage of your love life. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! My motto for Valentine’s Day is candy is dandy and liquor is quicker, but wine is divine. Let’s start with first dates. What wine would you recommend for those nerve-wracking initial encounters? Saintly The Good Sparkling […]
Dating & Wine: Which 5 Sips Make the Perfect Match
Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re mixing two of life’s great love stories; dating and wine. Because both are all about finding the right match. What makes your best friend swoon might not appeal to you and that’s not a flaw in the person or the bottle, it’s chemistry! So, who better to help us find our perfect pairing than the editor of Canada’s largest wine review website, Natalie MacLean! Welcome back to the show! You’ve created dating profiles for five fabulous wines. We’ll get to know them, take a sip, and decide if it’s a match for […]
Which 5 Drinks Pair Best With Libido-Lifting Aphrodisiac Foods?
Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two or celebrating with friends, pairing drinks with passion-inducing aphrodisiac foods can turn any evening into something truly memorable. Who better to help us than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! These libido-lifting matches will prove that the way to the heart is through the stomach, with a detour to the taste buds first. Let’s start with what many consider the ultimate aphrodisiac. Tell us about […]
What are 4 Fabulous Drinks to Toast Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, but what if you’re flying solo or want to celebrate the bonds that really last? Well, there’s a special day for you too. It’s called Galentine’s Day and it’s this Friday, February 13th. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, I always say that friends are the family you choose so let’s raise a glass to them! Love it! So tell us, what exactly is Galentine’s Day? It’s one of […]
Which 8 Drinks Are Essential for Dry-ish January and Year Round?
January is when many of us try to cut back on alcohol after holiday indulgences. It is the month when calendars are clean, intentions are pure, and the recycling bin is still judging us quietly from the curb. So today we’re building the ultimate Dry January Survival Kit, with low- and no-alcohol options. Who better to help us than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! As we put together a collection of foolproof low-proof drinks, we’re going to play […]
Celebrate 2026 in Style with These 4 Drinks!
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, finding the perfect drinks to toast to 2026 can make all the difference. From elegant bubblies to bold reds and even some sophisticated non-alcoholic options, we’re exploring a lineup that will elevate any midnight countdown. 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 celebrate with you the one night of the year that has good wine, great company and fresh goals […]
Which 5 Cozy Wines Actually Taste Like Winter?
As winter settles in and temperatures drop, many of us reach for a cozy blanket and a comforting glass of wine. But what makes a wine a winter warmer? Today we’re exploring the art of choosing wines that warm you from the inside out, perfect for cold weather gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Can you start by explaining what are the characteristics of a warming wine? Baby, it’s cold outside, so you’ll want winter warmers have four […]
Make Your Holidays Merry with These 5 Festive Wines and Spirits
‘Tis the season for holiday gift giving. What if you’d like to give someone a bottle of wine or spirits? How do you know which one to choose? Here to help us with that is Natalie MacLean, who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com Welcome back, Natalie. So if choosing the right bottle is so tricky, why should we give wine or spirits as a gift at all? When you give the gift of wine or spirits, doubles are fine unlike toaster ovens, there are no wrong sizes unlike that ugly sweater and regifting […]
Fashion Meets Fermentation: Which 5 Drinks Pair Best with Your Closet?
Welcome back! Winter is here, and we’re doing something a little different today. We’re pairing drinks with your winter wardrobe. 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! Fashion meets fermentation today – we’re matching the textures of your favourite winter pieces with the sips of the season. Wine is like fashion for your taste buds. Some days you want bold and structured, other days you want soft and flowing. And some days you want […]
