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Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean

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Liano

Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna I.G.T., Italy
741 days ago

Natalie scored this wine: 90/100

Medium ruby coloured Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, with soft medium plus tannins, medium plus acidity, medium body, dry and medium alcohol. A pronounced aroma with smoky and savoury notes, ripe dark cherry and red and black currants and vanilla. Aromas repeat on palate. Pleasant on it's own or with tomato based dishes.

741 days ago

Natalie scored this wine: 89/100

A delicious young Super Tuscan; blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine is medium ruby, dry, medium - body, medium alcohol and medium acidity and tannin. The wine has a pronounced fruity aroma, featuring sour cherries and red fruit, particularly currants and a hint of pot-pourri. Aromas are repeated on the palate. A very pleasant wine to drink on its own; will not disappoint you.

Trius Brut Rosé Sparkling

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
890 days ago

Natalie scored this wine: 92/100

A bright, fresh, dry and medium-bodied rosé brut with ripe raspberry, strawberry, citrus zest, elegant and vibrant on the palate. Nicely done.

2713 days ago

Natalie scored this wine: 95/100

Old Vines

Breca Old Vines Grenache 2013

Calatayud D.O., Spain
2943 days ago

Natalie scored this wine: 91/100

Natalie MacLean

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Memorable Wine

Well maybe the one above, or perhaps the Baby Duck I had behind the high school portable. Ouch!

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First Wine

My first wine was a brunello, which I described in my first book. Very sensual: got me into wine!

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Unusual Wine Experience

When I went shark diving in South Africa, then paired wine with seafood for my new book Unquenchable.

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Current Fav Wine

Pinot Noir, now, then and always!

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Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award