In the CBC TV interview above with Amanda Lang and Kevin O’Leary, anchors of the national news program The Lang & O’Leary Exchange, we discuss the Canadian wine industry from the perspective of Canada’s largest wine site: Which new wine regions are emerging across the country? How is climate change affecting traditional regions and wine styles? Will Canada ever have completely open borders across the country to ship wines? What’s next for the Canadian wine industry? Here are my latest reviews of Canadian wines. Posted with permission of CBC Amanda: The wine industry is flexing new muscle […]
Discovering Terrific Cellar Wines, Why Niagara Wines are a Bargain – Part 3 CTV News at Noon
In the final segment of our series we talk about cellaring wines, even those that are reasonably priced. See Part 1 here: Buying the Best Red Wines, White Wines and Everything in Between And, Part 2 here: Wolf Blass Shiraz Cabernet, Peter Mayle and Rose, Goats do Roam in South Africa Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cave Spring Estate Riesling Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Grange of Prince Edward […]
Wolf Blass Shiraz Cabernet, Peter Mayle and Rose, Goats do Roam in South Africa – Part 2 CTV News at Noon
Here’s the second segment of my chat with Leanne. Some interesting characters enter the conversation. See the first and third segments here: Part 1: Buying the Best Red Wines, White Wines and Everything in Between Part 3: Discovering Terrific Cellar Wines, Why Niagara Wines are a Bargain Posted with permission of CTV.
Buying the Best Red Wines, White Wines and Everything in Between – CTV News at Noon
I had such fun talking with Leanne about tips on finding, serving and storing terrific wines, including some incredible bargains. See the second and third segments here: Part 2: Wolf Blass Shiraz Cabernet, Peter Mayle and Rose, Goats do Roam in South Africa Part 3: Discovering Terrific Cellar Wines, Why Niagara Wines are a Bargain Posted with permission from CTV.
Icewine and Chocolate Pairing Video
In this second video chat, Karen King talks about pairing icewine with chocolate as well as being on the CBC TV show The Big Decision. You can also see the Icewine cocktails we discussed in part one of our conversation … Blue Cheese and White Wine Pairing: Video Part 3 Building a Persuasive Wine Brand: Arlene Dickinson Restaurant Wine Service: The good, the bad and the ugly with Scott Carney, MS See all wine video chats here. Icewine and Chocolate Pairing Video Natalie: We’re back with Karen King of The Ice House. We’re talking about her ice […]
Travel Tips for Austria & Washington Wine Regions with Interpreting Wine’s Lawrence Francis
Introduction What’s the smartest strategy you’ve never heard when it comes to visiting any wine region? More specifically, what’s the best way to explore the wineries of Washington state or Burgenland in Austria? Why is there such a variety in the complexity of Grüner Veltliners? What are the essential six stories about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. 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 […]
My Wine Reviews: The Movie
Wondering why you should subscribe to the wine reviews? Here’s the short but gripping movie of wines lost (on liquor store shelves) and found again, consumed, shared and savored. Click on “continue reading” to play the video … there’s a happy ending You can see a sample set of my wine reviews here. Join me in tasting on the wonderful wines that this plante produces for our pleasure! Natalie
How to Find the Best Wines (and Bargains) in the Liquor Store – CTV News at 6 Video
I enjoyed this shopping expedition at a local liquor store to chat about how to find terrific wines on the shelves. I’ve recommended two of my favourite wines that you may want to add to your own shopping list. Posted with permission of CTV
Sherry, Rioja, Cava and Other Spanish Wine Gems with Interpreting Wine’s Lawrence Francis
Introduction Why is Sherry one of the most complex wines on the planet and also one of the most misunderstood? What’s it like to visit the underground caves in Spain where the sparkling wine Cava is aged? How can you choose between Cava, Prosecco and Champagne for different occasions? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. 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 […]
Wine Pairing with Twitter, Facebook and Social Media
Just for fun, I’ve paired specific wines to social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Google +. Got a pairing to suggest?
