On Wednesday, Computerworld Magazine selected its Top 5 Food & Wine Apps. We were thrilled when Nat Decants was named as one of them and the only one with a primary focus on wine! Apps by Jamie Oliver and Epicurious were also chosen. Here’s the review: Renowned drink writer Natalie MacLean has created an app unlike other food and wine apps: this one pairs together food and beverages, lists glossary terms so you can understand the ins and outs, recipes, a winery directory and cellar journal. It has wine reviews which you can search by winery, price, score, region, grape, […]
Wine Picks
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 34 Review date: June 12, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 13 wines under $20 – Best value white: Zippy, lime-fresh Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa for shellfish and vegetarian dishes $13.95 – Favourite white: Classic New Zealand Sauvignon with citrus notes for quiche, vegetarian dishes and as an aperitif 91/100 – Best value red: Full-bodied French Syrah for hamburgers, grilled chicken $14.95 – Favourite red: A Rhone Blend of Grenache/Syrah for filet mignon, brisket 95/100 – Best Value Rosé: Classic French rosé for warm chicken sandwich $13.95 – Favourite Rosé: Gorgeous […]
Mobile Wine App in Report on Business Magazine
It was a great way to start the day … at breakfast, I opened the Report on Business Magazine and saw that the new mobile wine app was featured. Yay! I am so thrilled that the app has had such a great response from media and wine lovers alike. I think this calls for a drink. Cheers, Natalie
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 43 Review date: May 29, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 15 wines under $20 – Best value white: A French Sauvignon Blanc for seafood, asparagus $13.95 – Favourite white: A rich, buttery California Chardonnay for roast chicken and corn dishes 93/100 – Best value red (tied): A black plum-rich Chilean Merlot for meat lovers pizza, hamburgers $14.95 – Best value red (tied): A Rhone Syrah for juicy steak or lamb $14.95 – Favourite red (tied): A stunning Italian Amarone to cellar 93/100 – Best Value Rosé: Bone-dry French Rosé for mild […]
Top 5 Tips: Choosing Wine from a Restaurant List
Here are my top five tips on choosing wine from a restaurant list in the latest issue of Canadian Business magazine. Of course, if you have my handy mobile app, it’s even easier :) What’s your top tip to choose wine from a restaurant list? Natalie
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 51 Review date: May 15, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 17 wines under $20 – Best value white (tied): Floral Argentine Torrontes for shellfish and vegetarian dishes $13.95 – Best value white (tied): Tasty Chilean Viognier for cashew-chicken stir-fry $13.95 – Favourite white: Stunningly rich Burgundian Chardonnay for pork roast and lobster in butter 93/100 – Best value red: Full-bodied French Syrah for hamburgers, meat lovers’ pizza $11.95 – Favourite red: A silky, fleshy BC Pinot Noir for planked salmon 92/100 – Best Value Rosé: Classic French rosé for grilled Portabello […]
Life is short. Enjoy it! Part 2
Some people collect fine wine. I can certainly appreciate cellaring certain bottles of wine for special occasions – but not everything. Some wines are made with the intent of them continuing to mature and gain complexity while being cellared. Most are not! Most wine is ready to consume as soon as it is bottled. If you want to try cellaring to see how it changes a wines’ complexity – then I suggest you purchase several bottles (or a case) of the same wine. Before you do this, consult with the staff at your local wine store, or do […]
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 36 Review date: May 1, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 16 wines under $20 – Best value white: A zesty Australian white for salads, chicken $14.95 – Favourite white: A rich, buttery Prince Edward County Chardonnay for roast chicken and corn dishes 90/100 – Best value red: A black plum-rich French Syrah for lamb, sausage, hamburgers $13.95 – Favourite value red (tied): A Spanish Tempranillo for roast leg of lamb $13.95 – Favourite red (tied): A top-notch Rhone Valley red for steak, brisket, lamb 92/100 – Best Value Rosé: Bone-dry French […]
Life is short. Enjoy it!
While I am sure that some people would consider it enjoyable to admire a beautiful display case full of the best crystal – wouldn’t it be more enjoyable to experience a beautiful wine out of one of those wonderful crystal glasses? Have you ever heard anyone say, “Oh no, not those wine glasses, those are for special occasions only"? Don’t do it! Use that fine crystal, enjoy that fine bottle of wine, celebrate everyday. There is something about swirling wine in a beautiful glass – which is designed to bring out the best of the bouquet – the way it […]
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 47 Review date: April 17, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 16 wines under $20 – Best value white: Herbal-fresh New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for shellfish and vegetarian dishes $14.95 – Favourite white: California delivers bottled sunshine in this voluptuous Chardonnay 92/100 – Best value red: Chilean Cabernet-Syrah offers tasty dark berry aromas for hamburgers, meat lovers’ pizza $13.95 – Favourite red: A seductive California Cabernet that won’t quit for filet mignon 92/100 – Best Value Rosé: Classic rosé from sunny Provence for salmon and grilled Portabello mushroom $14.95 – Best Value […]
