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How to Calculate The Right Amount of Wine for You

Watch the CTV News Montreal video here   When it comes to drinking alcohol this holiday season, the right amount matters. Wine Growers Canada has a calculator to help you be more mindful of your consumption. Our resident wine expert and bon vivant Natalie MacLean, author of the national bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much, is here to tell us more. When it comes to drinking alcohol this holiday season, the right amount matters. Wine Growers Canada has a calculator to help you be more mindful of your consumption. Our resident wine […]

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Beer versus Wine Tasting, Cicerones versus Sommeliers with Mandy Naglich, Author of How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life

Introduction What’s the difference between tasting wine and beer when you want to identify specific aromas and flavours? What are some of the similarities and differences between a Cicerone or beer sommelier and a wine sommelier? How do retronasal aromas give you a different, deeper sense of the aromas of both beer and wine? In this Unreserved Wine Talk podcast episode, I’m chatting with author Mandy Naglich. 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 Live Video, […]

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Sonoma Wines + the Dangers of Drinking for a Living with Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa of the Wine Road Podcast & Jeff Sammut of Canada Now

Introduction How did I come up with the wine pairings mentioned throughout Wine Witch on Fire? Why is wine marketed so differently to men versus women? What can you do to support your mental health in an era where you have to be online? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m being interviewed by Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa on the Wine Road Podcast and Jeff Sammut on Canada Now. 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 […]

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Savoring Every Drop: Unlocking the Secrets of the Right Amount of Wine During the Festive Season

  When it comes to drinking alcohol this holiday season, The Right Amount matters. Wine Growers Canada has a calculator to keep you informed on your consumption and help you make responsible decisions, for both your safety and your health. Joining us now to demonstrate The Right Amount is Natalie MacLean, author of the national bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much. Which Canadian wines are you recommending for the holidays?       Reif Estate Winery Riesling Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada           Karlo Estates […]

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Balancing Act: Discovering the Right Amount of Wine for the Holidays and Beyond

Watch the CTV News video here   When it comes to drinking alcohol this holiday season, The Right Amount matters. Wine Growers Canada has a calculator to keep you informed on your consumption and help you make responsible decisions, for both your safety and your health. Joining us now to demonstrate The Right Amount is Natalie MacLean, author of the national bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much.   Which Canadian wines are you recommending for the holidays?     Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling Nova Scotia, Canada       […]

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From Bottles to Backlash: Examining Wine Mom Culture Critically

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I was recently interviewed for an-depth story on Yahoo Style about wine mom culture since my new book Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much explores this phenomenon from a personal and professional point of view. This article uncovers some fascinating psychological insights and ways for both women and men to cope with holiday stress: Unpacking the Trend: “Wine mom” culture is more than just a hashtag; it’s a cultural phenomenon that intertwines the realms of motherhood and wine. From witty social media posts to entire communities embracing this trend, it’s become […]

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What is The Right Amount of Wine for You This Holiday? New Drinks Calculator Helps Answer That Question

Watch the CTV News Ottawa video here   When it comes to drinking alcohol this holiday season, The Right Amount matters. Wine Growers Canada has a calculator to keep you informed on your consumption and help you make responsible decisions, for both your safety and your health. Joining us now to demonstrate The Right Amount is Natalie MacLean, author of the national bestseller Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much.   Which Canadian wines are you recommending for the holidays?       Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2021 Okanagan Valley, […]

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Proactive Wine Farming and Wine Tourism with Anna Brittain of Napa Green

Introduction How can we, as wine consumers, support environmental change in the wine industry? What is proactive farming as it relates to growing vines for wine? Does wine tourism have a positive or negative impact on the environment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with sustainability expert Anna Brittain. 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 Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be jumping into the […]

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Juicy, Behind-the-Scenes Wine Stories + Top-Notch Wine Tasting

Click on the arrow above to play the video. What an amazing online tasting and discussion last Thursday! More than 150 people registered for the event and the chat was on fire through the session. My gracious co-host was Menna Riley and I had a lively discussion of the issues in my new book Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much, which recently became a National Bestseller (Globe and Mail). I also shared the juicy, behind-the-scenes stories about those who make, market and write about wine. Looking for a great stocking stuffer […]

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How to Spot a Fake Wine and Defining Wine Authenticity with Rebecca Gibb

Introduction How can you avoid buying a fraudulent bottle? What makes a wine truly authentic? How did Rudy Kurniawan get so far in his fraudulent schemes and why did it ultimately unravel? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Rebecca Gibb, author of Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud. 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 Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be […]

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