{"id":5920,"date":"2012-01-03T16:23:25","date_gmt":"2012-01-03T16:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=5920"},"modified":"2012-01-03T16:23:56","modified_gmt":"2012-01-03T16:23:56","slug":"unquenchable-will-make-you-feel-warm-and-fuzzy-i-love-her-lively-writing-readers-digest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/unquenchable-will-make-you-feel-warm-and-fuzzy-i-love-her-lively-writing-readers-digest\/","title":{"rendered":"Unquenchable Will Make you Feel Warm and Fuzzy; I love her lively writing – Reader’s Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This wine book<\/strong><\/a> will make you feel warm and fuzzy in its own way, by steering you toward low-priced yet high quality booze.<\/p>\n

In between cage diving with South African sharks, touring vines with a ros\u00e9-guzzling French mule and peeling potatoes with a Canadian special effects producer-turned-organic wine maker, MacLean visits some of the world\u2019s most acclaimed wineries and takes notes on the best deals in everything from Shiraz to Pinot Noir to Port. She highlights one region per chapter, offers excellent \u201cwine cheapskate\u201d tips and suggests dishes crying out to be washed down by the local wares.<\/p>\n

I love MacLean\u2019s lively writing and accessible wine notes, and I\u2019m thrilled that she has been kind enough to offer her 2012 wine recommendations for this blog post. There\u2019s no bottle over $20 in this list and there are even a few for under ten bucks.<\/p>\n

Just before we get to those, I\u2019d like to wish you a wonderful New Year filled with appreciation for the good things you already have and marked by an abundance of good times with people you love, of course with plenty delicious food and drink thrown in.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Valerie<\/p>\n

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Top 5 Wines to Toast 2012<\/strong>
\nBy Natalie MacLean<\/p>\n

My resolution in 2012 is to drink more wines that are both affordable and delicious. We don\u2019t have to give up great taste with an inexpensive price-tag. Here are five wines that offer that proof in the glass.<\/p>\n

2011 Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a>, South Africa: Dependably delicious year after year at a that-must-be-a-typo price. Refreshingly herbal and grassy with a spike of lime lighting up the middle. Terrific. Pair with: fish, salads, light poultry dishes. $8.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100.<\/p>\n

2009 Trius Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a>, Hillebrand Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario: Terrific mouth-watering flavours of ripe green melon and grapefruit. Ultra-refreshing and perfect for salads, seafood and book club gatherings. $14.05\u00a0 Score: 87\/100.<\/p>\n

2010 Fran\u00e7ois Lurton Pinot Gris<\/strong><\/a>, Argentina: Lovely white peach aromas in this pinot gris. Remarkable quality for the price point. Zippy notes of citrus zest make it a great aperitif or companion to many dishes. Pair with: roasted chicken, pasta with a light cream sauce and movie night. $11.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100.<\/p>\n

2010 Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a>, Chile: This supple, rich, full-bodied red is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but there are also some Shiraz and Malbec grapes in the blend. Aromas of cocoa and cassis seduce the senses. Pair with hearty meat dishes and cold winter nights when you\u2019re glad to be inside by the fire. $8.95\u00a0 Score: 88\/100.<\/p>\n

2009 Ganton & Larsen Propect Winery Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/a>, Okanagan, BC: Medium-bodied, supple and juicy. Fleshy aromas of cherry, but not sweet\u2026 terrific balance and mouth-watering acidity for food. There\u2019s a zesty bright red fruit note on the finish that leaves you wanting more \u2026 please! Pair with:\u00a0 seared rare tuna, herbed roasted pork loin and that novel you\u2019ve been wanting to read. $17.99\u00a0 Score: 89\/100.<\/p>\n

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You can read more reviews of my new wine book<\/a> <\/strong>Unquenchable here.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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