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Natalie MacLean

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To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie Mac...Read more  

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 Unquenchabl...
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Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

North Coast, California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2015

 

LCBO: 686824  Check Stock

BC: 110189  Check Stock

90/100

$19.95

Malivoire Wine Company Musqué Spritz Chardonnay 2011
Malivoire Wine Company Musqué Spritz Chardonnay 2011

V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 9%  Sweetness: Medium  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2014

 

LCBO: 189670  Check Stock

90/100

$19.95

Wind Gap Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2007
Wind Gap Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2007

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2016

 

LCBO: 242776  Check Stock

91/100

$69.00

G. Marquis Vineyards The Red Line Riesling 2010
G. Marquis Vineyards The Red Line Riesling 2010

V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 12.8%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2011‐2014

 

LCBO: 274670  Check Stock

87/100

$11.95

Grant Burge Summers Chardonnay 2010
Grant Burge Summers Chardonnay 2010

Barossa Valley, Australia

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2014

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 269829  Check Stock

91/100

$19.95

Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009
Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009

Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 958975  4,981 in stock

BC: 453142  1,185 in stock

SAQ: 903112  Check Stock

NSLC: 1002340

92/100

$34.95

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend Hot to Trot 14 Hands Vineyards Columbia Valley 2009
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend Hot to Trot 14 Hands Vineyards Columbia Valley 2009

Washington, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2010‐2014

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 226522  Check Stock

BC: 252718  Check Stock

SAQ: 12245611  Check Stock

89/100

$14.95

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Marlborough, New Zealand

Alcohol: 11%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2014

Splendid Salad Wine

 

LCBO: 316570  Check Stock

BC: 316570  Check Stock

SAQ: 316570  Check Stock

ANBL: 316570  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003019

89/100

$18.95

Megalomaniac Wines Coldhearted John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Riesling Icewine 2007
Megalomaniac Wines Coldhearted John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Riesling Icewine 2007

V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 8%  Sweetness: Sweet  200 ml  Drink: 2011‐2017

 

LCBO: 243519  Check Stock

91/100

$28.95



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