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, […]
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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 […]
6 Best Spring Wines for Sipping and Drinking (Video)
Mel As the weather warms up, it’s not just our wardrobes that need a seasonal update, our taste buds crave change too. So cast off those woolly-sweater wines and sip on something light, fresh and new. Here with the wine trends to look out for this spring is Natalie MacLean, who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes. • Natalie Hello Lainey We’re starting with a trend that I’m really excited about, Pink Prosecco. Why are they so popular right now? Natalie • Take two already trendy wines—rosé and prosecco—and combine them for a mashup of this season’s […]
Hop to It: Easter’s 5 Best Wine Finds Are Hiding in Plain Sight
While children search for Easter eggs this weekend, grown-ups deserve a treasure hunt of their own, right there in the wine aisle. Who better to lead us on this spring discovery than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, Easter is the one holiday where we’re encouraged to hunt for hidden treasures. I say we bring that energy to the wine aisle. The best bottles aren’t always at eye level with the glossy labels. Sometimes you have to crouch down, think like […]
Can these 3 wines turn your living room into a tasting room?
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 […]
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 […]
