Fall is here and with it comes cozy nights, hearty comfort foods, and the perfect excuse to explore some fantastic wines and spirits that capture the season’s essence. Who better to help us than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Fall is like nature’s fashion week: the leaves are strutting their colours and these wines and whiskies are also working the runway on our dinner table. They’re ready to steal the show. From alcohol-free celebrations to bold spirits that warm […]
Wine Picks
5 Best Wines and Spirits for Fall Sipping
As the weather cools down, we start craving our favourite comfort foods—and of course, the perfect drink to go with them. 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! I love our topic today probably because I find most drinks very comforting. They’re like a warm liquid hug for your taste buds. Terrific! Where are we starting? Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum Venezuela Rum always makes me think of comfort by a crackling fire, big […]
650 Ontario VQA Wines in the LCBO This Fall: Fine a New Wine to Love
Forget pumpkin spice—fall’s real MVP is in your wine glass. Ontario VQA wines that don’t just taste great, they absolutely “crush” it this season. Who better to help us pick the best 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! You know, when people say sweater weather, I hear cellar weather. With more than 650 Ontario VQA wines hitting LCBO shelves, the biggest selection ever, so there’s something for everyone’s taste and budget. Supporting local has never been easier or […]
Pra di Bosso Secco Is History in a Glass
Notes of violet and rose, flavors of plum and cherry, an Emilian soul: Pra di Bosso Secco is our history in a glass.
Scandiano Vineyards are a Continuous Dialogue Between Land and Passion
Our history is reflected in the vineyards of Scandiano, ready to be told in every glass. A continuous dialogue between land and passion.
Uncork the Cosmos: 6 Stellar Wines for Meteor Shower Magic
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak in just a few days so we thought we’d uncork some stellar wines for this star-gazing event. Here with her cosmic wine picks is Natalie MacLean, who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com Natalie, great to see you again! Thanks for having me! I’m over the moon to be here with you 😉 Tell us a bit about the meteor shower and how we can celebrate it with some stellar wines. The Perseids are one of the brightest meteor showers of the year. They […]
Is your BBQ missing the secret sauce? It’s these wines …
If you’re firing up the BBQ, you may be wondering which wines to pair with your grilled fare. So who better to lead us through some terrific BBQ bottles than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Hi Natalie! Hi, great to be back with you! Actually, I never really left—I just went to refill my glass. So we’re going to kick things off with a fun little game. I’ll tell you about the wine and then you tell me which grilled grub pairs best with it. Sounds […]
What happens when Canadian wines go head-to-head with global icons?
Many people don’t realize how many different styles of wine Canada produces. So today we’re toasting Canadian wines that rival the best in the world. To help us taste the best is Natalie MacLean, who offers Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Hi Natalie! Great to be back with you! Natalie what’s the twist on why you’re recommending these particular wines today? Well, it’s time to stop being polite Canadians and time to start bragging about our own wines because they’re crushing it in the vineyard and on the world stage! I’m recommending […]
Which wines and cocktails are perfect for summer sipping?
As the temperature soars, you may be looking for some refreshing summer drinks. Here to help is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Hi Natalie! Hi Melissa, great to be back with you! Let’s start with the first wine here. Great! What do you have? Folonari Prosecco Veneto, Italy We’re starting with Folonari Prosecco, a crisp, lightly sparkling Italian white with aromas of green apple, white peach, and a touch of lemon sunshine. This is like summer in a glass, pairing beautifully with […]
From Altitude to Attitude: 3 Reasons to Love Cool Chardonnay
The rebirth of cool is kicked off today in Niagara, as the world’s top cool climate chardonnay producers gather together with wine lovers to celebrate the grape. 2025 is the 16th Anniversary of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) Since 2011, 271 + wineries have participated, from 85 cool climate wine regions and over 1168 different Cool Climate Chardonnays and Sparkling/Blanc de Blancs have been poured. Some 66 wineries are from Ontario alone. There’ll be tastings, brunches, dinners and fun events such as “Flights” of Chardonnay at the Niagara airport, The School of Cool and […]
