{"id":9131,"date":"2012-07-25T07:13:38","date_gmt":"2012-07-25T07:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=9131"},"modified":"2012-08-03T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2012-08-03T11:15:35","slug":"video-wine-and-cheese-tasting-july-25-live-on-google","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/video-wine-and-cheese-tasting-july-25-live-on-google\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Video Wine &#038; Cheese Tasting: Chat, Laugh, Sip, Savour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PERFVU3NnfU\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"475\" height=\"267\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We did it, and we had so much fun last night! Despite a few technical hiccups, we were able to record Canada&#8217;s first ever Live Video Wine Tasting on Google +.<\/p>\n<p>We paired our wines with some delicious Canadian cheeses. The conversation was terrific &#8230; you can also see the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-cheese-tasting-trends-1-on-twitter\/\">Twitter tasting<\/a><\/strong> that led up to this where we trended #1 worldwide on conversational topics. We&#8217;ll be back soon with our next tasting, please join us!<\/p>\n<p>The cheeses and wines we tasted:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagesileauxgrues.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9132\" title=\"Ile Aux Grues\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Ile-Aux-Grues1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Ile-Aux-Grues1.jpg 152w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Ile-Aux-Grues1-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Ile-Aux-Grues1-125x123.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagesileauxgrues.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>1\u00a0 Year Old Cheddar \u00cele-aux-Grues<\/strong><\/a>, Fromagerie de l\u2019\u00cele-aux-Grues, l&#8217;\u00cele-aux-Grues, Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1977 by 14 dairy farmers, only 5 remain and are part of the cooperative that provides the milk for the Fromagerie de l\u2019\u00cele-aux-Grues cheddars. Using thermalized milk this one year old is firm in texture and is developing a characteristic nutty taste associated with cheddar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cows.ca\/avonleacheddar\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9133\" title=\"Clothbound Cheddar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Clothbound-Cheddar1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Clothbound-Cheddar1.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Clothbound-Cheddar1-160x124.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Clothbound-Cheddar1-125x97.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cows.ca\/avonleacheddar\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar<\/strong><\/a>, Cows Creamery, Prince Edward Island<\/p>\n<p>Originally Cheddar was made in wheel shapes wrapped in cheesecloth.\u00a0 Armand Bernard is reviving this tradition, following the style of great English farmstead Cheddars.\u00a0\u00a0 Made from raw Holstein cow milk which is then thermalized, and aged for a minimum of 14 months in carefully monitored temperature and humidity conditions.\u00a0 The aroma and flavour is uniquely PEI, reminiscent fresh unwashed potatoes, grassy yet both sweet and tangy on the finish. Winner, Aged Cheddar (1-3 years) category, 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bothwellcheese.com\/cheddar\/item\/maple-smoked-2-year-old-cheddar.html?category_id=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9134\" title=\"Maple Smoked\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Maple-Smoked1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Maple-Smoked1.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Maple-Smoked1-160x105.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Maple-Smoked1-125x82.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bothwellcheese.com\/cheddar\/item\/maple-smoked-2-year-old-cheddar.html?category_id=1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Maple Smoked 2 years Cheddar<\/strong><\/a>, Bothwell Cheese Inc., Manitoba<\/p>\n<p>Their matured cheddars are gently bathed in the cool smoke from smoldering pure maple wood. The result is a full, smoky flavour that complements the complex, nutty taste of this aged cheese. Add it to an omelet for a smoky breakfast alternative.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualitycheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-9135\" title=\"brie\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/brie2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/brie2.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/brie2-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/brie2-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualitycheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Albert\u2019s Leap, Quality Cheese Inc<\/strong>.<\/a>, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>This is a rich, full-flavored cheese with the character and complexity of French farmstead Brie. Albert the cheese maker brings classic French flavors to Ontario in the form of this bold little cheese. It&#8217;s a cheese with as much character as its maker. Cheesemaker story video.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uppercanadacheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9136\" title=\"Niagara Gold\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Niagara-Gold1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Niagara-Gold1.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Niagara-Gold1-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Niagara-Gold1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uppercanadacheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Niagara Gold, Upper Canada Cheese Co<\/strong><\/a>., Jordan Station, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted from the milk of a single herd of Guernsey cows pastured in Niagara, then hand washed and turned regularly during ripening to create the aromatic golden washed rind and complex sweet, grassy to fruity flavours that become more pronounced with age. Cheesemaker story video.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerielastation.com\/en\/fromages\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9138\" title=\"Alfred\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Alfred1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Alfred1.gif 168w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Alfred1-160x142.gif 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Alfred1-125x111.gif 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerielastation.com\/en\/fromages\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Alfred Le Fermier, Fromagerie La Station de Compton<\/strong><\/a>, Compton, Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n<p>Simon-Pierre Bolduc has created another masterpiece, named after the family\u2019s great grandfather. This firm, washed rind cheese is made from the raw organic milk of the family\u2019s purebred Holsteins.\u00a0 Carefully aged for 6 to 8 months on wood boards. The yellowish-orange rind produces a pleasant woodsy aroma with a nutty and floral taste profile. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dairygoodness.ca\/cheese\/all-you-need-is-cheese\/cheese-channel\/cheese-maker-stories\/alfred-le-fermier-la-station\" target=\"_blank\">Cheesemaker story video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/le-clos-jordanne-village-reserve-pinot-noir-2009\/99503\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9139\" title=\"Le Clos Pinot Noir\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Le-Clos-Pinot-Noir.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"77\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The wines we&#8217;ll taste:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/le-clos-jordanne-village-reserve-pinot-noir-2009\/99503\"><strong>2009 Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/a>, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Lovely sweetly ripe cherries on the nose with soft rose petals. Medium-bodied and satin smooth. Surely, one of Canada\u2019s best pinots at this price point (it\u2019s a bargain). Food matches: rare roast beef. Drink: Lovely sweetly ripe cherries on the nose with soft rose petals. Medium-bodied and satin smooth. Surely, one of Canada\u2019s best pinots at this price point (it\u2019s a bargain). Food matches: rare roast beef. Drink: 2011 \u2013 2016 33894 12.5% XD 750 ml $30.00 Score: 92\/100 Available: LCBO Vintages , Wine Rack, on line www.leclosjordanne.com\u00a0 and Winery Boutique (at Jackson-Triggs)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/flourish-vidal-icewine-2008\/103265\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9140\" title=\"Flourish  Vidal Icewine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Flourish-Vidal-Icewine1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/flourish-vidal-icewine-2008\/103265\"><strong>2008 Flourish Vidal Icewine<\/strong><\/a>, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario<br \/>\nA profusion of honey-drizzled apricots and peach preserves. So lovely. Top me up! Food matches: foie gras, fruit custard. Drink: 2012 \u2013 2018 222356 9.5% S 200 ml $17.95 Score: 91\/100<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/jackson-triggs-entourage-methode-classique-sparkling-brut-2007\/107006\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9142\" title=\"JT Entourage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/JT-Entourage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"67\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/jackson-triggs-entourage-methode-classique-sparkling-brut-2007\/107006\"><strong>2007 Jackson-Triggs Entourage Methode Classique Sparkling Brut<\/strong><\/a>, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario<br \/>\nA toasty, terrific bubbly with fresh notes of green apple and baked bread. Incredible price for such quality: one of Canada\u2019s best sparkling wines. Food matches: shucked oysters, sushi, Asian fusion, pate. Drink: 2012 \u2013 2017 80003789 12.5% D 750 ml $22.95 Score: 91\/100<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bethany_harpur2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9145\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bethany_harpur2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bethany Harpur<\/strong><br \/>\nOttawa Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/2ndferment\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@2ndferment<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.2ndferment.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>2ndFerment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Jason-S-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9146\" title=\"Jason S 2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Jason-S-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Jason-S-21.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Jason-S-21-160x146.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Jason-S-21-125x114.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jason Solanki<\/strong><br \/>\nRichmond Hill, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cono_sur\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@cono_sur<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/vintagewinepicks.blogspot.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vintage Wine Picks<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Corinna-Horton3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9148\" title=\"Corinna Horton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Corinna-Horton3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corinna Horton<\/strong><br \/>\nGatineau, Quebec<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thefoodgypsy\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@thefoodgypsy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodgypsy.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FoodGypsy<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nina-Syas2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9149\" title=\"Nina Syas\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nina-Syas2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nina-Syas2.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nina-Syas2-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nina-Syas2-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nina Syas<\/strong><br \/>\nEtobicoke, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wineandfoodlove\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@wineandfoodlove<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/ninaswineandfood.blogspot.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ninas Wine and Food<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dan-Trcka2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9150\" title=\"Dan Trcka\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dan-Trcka2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"107\" height=\"151\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dan Trcka<\/strong><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grapeselections\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@grapeselections<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nToronto, Ontario<br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/grapeselections.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>GrapeSelections<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Allie-Hughes2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9151\" title=\"Allie Hughes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Allie-Hughes2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Allie-Hughes2.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Allie-Hughes2-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Allie-Hughes2-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allie Hughes<\/strong><br \/>\nSt. Catharines, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alliehues\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@alliehues<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/hughesandco.drupalgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hughes and Co<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dawn-Montgomery2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9152\" title=\"Dawn Montgomery\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dawn-Montgomery2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dawn-Montgomery2.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dawn-Montgomery2-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Dawn-Montgomery2-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dawn Montgomery<\/strong><br \/>\nOakville, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dawnmontgomery\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@DawnMontgomery<\/strong> <\/a><br \/>\nSite:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnmontgomerypresents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Dawn Montgomery Presents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/susan-desjardins-23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9153\" title=\"susan desjardins 2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/susan-desjardins-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/susan-desjardins-23.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/susan-desjardins-23-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/susan-desjardins-23-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/member\/6057\/susan-desjardins\"><strong>Susan Desjardins<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nOttawa, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/susanswine\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@susanswine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/July-new-pic-of-Gaby-150-pixels1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9154\" title=\"July new pic of  Gaby 150 pixels\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/July-new-pic-of-Gaby-150-pixels1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/July-new-pic-of-Gaby-150-pixels1.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/July-new-pic-of-Gaby-150-pixels1-125x118.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/member\/47906\/gabriel-israel\"><strong>Gaby Israel<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nRichmond Hill, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/winegpci\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@wineGPCi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Holly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9155\" title=\"Holly\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Holly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Holly.jpg 134w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Holly-125x186.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holly Bruns<\/strong><br \/>\nOttawa, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wineoutloud\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@WineOutLoud<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollybruns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wine Out Loud<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-9536\" title=\"Nita\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita-35x35.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Nita-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nita Boushey<\/strong><br \/>\nOttawa, Ontario<br \/>\nTwitter: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tipmytumbler\">@TipMyTumbler<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSite: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tipmytumbler.blogspot.ca\/\">Tip My Tumbler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Previous notes:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/104797315107900494597\/posts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"CdnCheese Wine Tasting Google Video\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/CdnCheese-Wine-Tasting-Google-Video1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"409\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a live Google + Video Canadian Cheese &amp; Wine tasting tonight at 8 pm! When you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/104797315107900494597\/posts\">go to my Google + page<\/a><\/strong>, you&#8217;ll see the screen shot above. If you get there early and don\u2019t see it, refresh your browser page every few minutes so that it pops up when we start broadcasting live.<\/p>\n<p>To refresh your browser page, click on the little incomplete circle with an arrow on one end icon on your browser or the Ctrl and F5 buttons at the same time. When you see the Hangouts Box, click on the arrow and you\u2019ll see and hear the video tasting happening live. Have a glass of wine and cheese with us.<\/p>\n<p>Please let others know about this tasting on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google + and by good old fashioned e-mail. The more, the merrier!<\/p>\n<p>Live Video #CdnCheese &amp; Wine tasting tonite 8 pm, join us: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/SRYn2W\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/SRYn2W<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/video-wine-and-cheese-tasting-july-25-live-on-google\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"women laptop bar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/women-laptop-bar1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These women are clearly enjoying a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/104797315107900494597\/posts\">Google + video wine and cheese<\/a><\/strong> tasting. Why not join us and have as much fun as they&#8217;re having? See you there, meet new friends!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We did it, and we had so much fun last night! Despite a few technical hiccups, we were able to record Canada&#8217;s first ever Live Video Wine Tasting on Google +. We paired our wines with some delicious Canadian cheeses. The conversation was terrific &#8230; you can also see the Twitter tasting that led up to this where we trended #1 worldwide on conversational topics. We&#8217;ll be back soon with our next tasting, please join us! The cheeses and wines we tasted: &nbsp; 1\u00a0 Year Old Cheddar \u00cele-aux-Grues, Fromagerie de l\u2019\u00cele-aux-Grues, l&#8217;\u00cele-aux-Grues, Qu\u00e9bec Founded in 1977 by 14 dairy farmers, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-wine-cheese-pairing","category-food-wine-pairing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9131"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9524,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9131\/revisions\/9524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}