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Unreserved Wine Talk

Natalie MacLean

The Unreserved Wine Talk podcast features candid conversations with the most fascinating people in the wine world. Your host, award-winning journalist Natalie MacLean, dives into how it feels to compete in the nerve-wracking World"s Best Sommelier Competition, the shadowy underground of wine forgery, the zany tactics of a winemaker who hosted a funeral for cork, and more. Nestled in these colourful stories are practical tips on how to choose wine from a restaurant list, pair it with food and spot

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214: Tips to Moderate Your Wine Consumption with...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2023/01/04

How does deepening your understanding of wine help you maintain a healthy relationship with it? Why do memoirs help us to connect with characters even more deeply than fiction? Which moderation tools and techniques can you use when drinking wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by journalist Jaime Lewis for her podcast, CONSUMED. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What does “day in the life”

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37:29

213: Tasting Room Tips to Learn about Wine with Jaime...

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2022/12/28

How can tasting rooms help you enjoyably expand your knowledge of wine? Which experiences led me to perfect the art of the outsider at a young age? Why does capturing our experiences in words have such a profound impact on us? What can you learn from side-by-side tastings? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by journalist Jaime Lewis for her podcast, CONSUMED. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Which

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39:40

212: Time Travel via Wine with Dani Shapiro,...

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2022/12/21

How do food and wine play a role in Dabi Shapiro's latest bestselling novel, Signal Fires? As a writer, what’s it like to encounter others experiencing your work? Why do certain wines seem to transport us back to a specific moment in time? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Dani Shapiro, bestselling author and host of the Family Secrets podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway Three of you in the U.S

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48:09

211: Food, Wine and Family Secrets with Dani Shapiro,...

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2022/12/14

How can wine and food back memories of more than just the food and drink themselves? Why are so many family secrets associated with food and drink? How has the publishing world changed, and what does it mean for up-and-coming writers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Dani Shapiro, bestselling author and host of the Family Secrets podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway Three of you in the U.S. will

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45:59

210: Why Pay More for Wine, British Bubbly and...

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2022/12/07

Which new and emerging wine regions should be on your radar to try soon? Why should you pay more for wine? How does glassware change the taste of your wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway Three of you who are based in the U.S. are going to win a personally signed copy of Karen MacNeil's terrific new book, The Wine Bible. How

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45:13

209: Creating The Wine Bible: Behind-the-Scenes with...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2022/11/30

What did it take to create The Wine Bible, a 700-page masterwork on wine? What makes The Wine Bible so different from other popular wine tomes? How did the pandemic make it much harder to research and write this latest edition of this book and what creative methods did the author use to overcome those obstacles? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible. You can find the wines we discussed at

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38:29

208: Digital Corks, Tasting Tokens and the Future of...

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2022/11/23

How do digital corks allow winemakers to participate in the resale of their wines among collectors? What are tasting tokens, and what exciting new experiences do they offer both winemakers and consumers? What new trends and technologies will impact the wines you drink in the future? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing David Garrett, the co-founder of a global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, Club dVIN. You can find the wines we discussed at

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38:08

207: How Blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)...

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2022/11/16

Are you curious about how blockchain technology will transform how you buy and collect wine? How do non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, play a role? How can blockchain technology help to prevent counterfeit wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing David Garrett, the co-founder of a global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, Club dVIN. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Why did David make the move from tech to

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39:23

206: Minerality in Wine, Great Hybrid Grapes & What...

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2022/11/09

Is minerality a flavour or a texture? What does it feel or taste like? Why do wines made from hybrid grapes deserve your attention? What can winemakers learn from Jimi Hendrix? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing Aleks Zecevic, wine writer and host of the Vintners podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How does Ewald Tscheppe of Werlitsch get a unique texture to his wines? How did carrots help Aleks

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47:35

205: Wine Spectator and Sotheby's Auction House Dream...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2022/11/02

What's it like to work at the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine and Sotheby’s fine wine auction house? How can you distinguish real wine from fakes? What’s the secret to putting together the perfect wine flight? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing Aleks Zecevic, wine writer and host of the Vintners podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What is Vouvray, France, famous for in the world of wine? What

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26:04

204: Canadian Wines, Grapes & Styles with Drink...

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2022/10/26

Is Icewine the major part of Canada’s wine industry? How does Icewine compare to other dessert wines like Sauternes? How has climate change impacted Canadian winemaking? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by James Atkinson, drinks journalist and host of the Drinks Adventures podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Is Icewine still a major part of Canada’s wine industry? What makes the process of

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42:59

203: Wine & Global Weirding, Canadian Wine and New...

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2022/10/19

As a wine lover, what can you do to help mitigate the impact of climate change? Why do many experts consider the phrase “global warming” a big marketing mistake? How is climate change pushing the boundaries of where great wine comes from? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing Brian Freedman, wine and spirits educator and author of Crushed: How a Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink. You can find the wines we discussed at

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42:29

202: "Crushed: How a Changing Climate Is Altering the...

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2022/10/12

Are you curious about the deeper, less obvious impacts of climate change on wine? How is it different from the impact on our food? What are Israeli winemakers doing to bring back a whole ecosystem approach? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing Brian Freedman, wine and spirits educator and author of Crushed: How a Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway Three of you

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39:41

201: Riesling, the Four-Octave Diva + Austrian Wine...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2022/10/05

Why should we change the way we talk about Riesling? How have Austrian and German wines transformed in recent years? How can you pair German-speaking wines with food? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing journalist and co-founder of TRINK magazine, Valerie Kathawala. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How is Skinny Pablo recontextualizing Riesling for younger generations? What happened in Austria’s

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44:12

200: German-Speaking Wines and Biodynamic Winemaking...

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2022/09/28

Are you curious about German-speaking wines and which ones you should try? Why is biodynamic winemaking particularly important for viticulture? What’s the real difference between natural wine and biodynamic wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing journalist and co-founder of TRINK magazine, Valerie Kathawala. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What was it like to be a German translator at the UN in the

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37:17

199: Wine Temperatures and Tasting Tricks with Wines...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2022/09/21

Are you drinking your wine at the wrong temperature? Which wine gadgets will help you explore new wines without overindulging? Why should you breathe out through your nose after sipping wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing by Sandy Dawkins and Michelle Lester, hosts of the Wines To Find podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Which dishes do Sandy and Michelle love to cook and which wines make

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31:51

198: Horizontal and Vertical Tastings with Wines to...

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2022/09/14

What’s the single best thing you can do to improve your tasting skills? How can you discover some unusual but delicious food and wine pairings? How does music change the taste of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm interviewing by Sandy Dawkins and Michelle Lester, hosts of the Wines To Find podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights When did Sandy and Michelle discover their love of wine? How did a trip to

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41:20

197: Detecting Wine Aromas with Candy + Go South for...

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2022/09/07

Which candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavors and aromas? What makes discovering a bargain wine more exciting than luxury wine? What does the tip “go south” mean when it comes to hidden values in wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What makes finding an

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39:26

196: Romantic Poets & Wine and Why Champagne on...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2022/08/31

How does John Keats connect the romantic poets to wine? Why should you consider Champagne for other occasions outside of big celebrations? How do you handle the sting of rejection as an up-and-coming writer? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How does John Keats connect my studies of

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45:13

195: Differences Between Aroma and Bouquet and...

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2022/08/24

What’s the difference between aroma and bouquet in wine? How does "bright acidity" taste? Why does Pinot Noir from different regions in California taste dramatically different? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Kerith Overstreet, the winemaker at Bruliam Wines in Sonoma, California and a former medical doctor. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway One listener in the U.S. will win a bottle of Bruliam's

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