Natalie MacLean

2 weeks ago | village-life.ca | Natalie MacLean

Vina Montgras Organic Red Blend Chile LCBO code: 42725 Price: $14.95 Score: 91 Lamb pairs beautifully with a full-bodied red wine like this organic MontGras Carmenere/Cabernet from Chile. It has rich notes of blackberry, plum, and mocha. So it’s better for the planet and your palate.

2 weeks ago | nataliemaclean.com | Natalie MacLean

Why are major Champagne houses, like Taittinger and Pommery, spending millions of dollars to buy and plant vineyards in England? How did Brexit reshape the English wine industry, from barrels to picking grapes? Why does visiting the English wine country feel like uncovering a hidden secret? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Henry Jeffreys, author of Vines in a Cold Climate. You can find the wines we discussed here.

3 weeks ago | nataliemaclean.com | Natalie MacLean

Is chalky soil really the secret to great English wine—or just clever marketing? What makes it so difficult for English wine to break into the North American market? Is it time for a classified system of English wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Henry Jeffreys, author of the award-winning book Vines in a Cold Climate. You can find the wines we discussed here. Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Vines in a Cold Climate.

4 weeks ago | nataliemaclean.com | Natalie MacLean

Many of us will be gathering with family and friends for Easter and Passover meals this weekend. Which wines and spirits should you serve with fish, lamb and those irresistible chocolate bunnies? Here to help us than drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be here with you! As a determined hedonist, I like something a little more than orange juice for Easter brunch—unless, of course, it’s a mimosa.

4 weeks ago | nataliemaclean.com | Natalie MacLean

Just in time for Easter and Passover we’re going to crack open some common wine and whisky myths. And who better to lead our eggs-pedition than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Dina and Tim, as the Mad Natter, I’m egg-cited to hop into this topic with you! Clearly, the yolk’s on us for this episode 😉Great! Where are we starting? Many of us will be enjoying an Easter brunch of omelettes or quiche.