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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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178: Pandemic's Positive Impact on Wine + Buying Wine...

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2022/04/27

How has the pandemic positively impacted the wine industry? Why is the percentage of women buying online rising faster than men? How do consumers benefit when wine producers have access to more and better data? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Cathy Huyghe and Andrea Smalling, authors of the WineDirect x Enolytics 2021 Direct-To-Consumer Impact Report: What Wineries Need to Do Now. You can find the wines we discussed at

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39:08

177: Ground-Breaking Report for Making, Buying &...

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2022/04/20

How have major events like the pandemic and the wildfires affected the way we buy wine online? Do younger generations, such as Gen Y, Gen Z and Millenials, have different criteria for buying wine? What impact does storytelling have on wine sales? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Cathy Huyghe and Andrea Smalling, authors of the WineDirect x Enolytics 2021 Direct-To-Consumer Impact Report: What Wineries Need to Do Now. You can find the wines we discussed at

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32:47

176: Australian Wine Pairings, Tips and Trends with...

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2022/04/13

Are you curious about the Australian wine scene and the latest trends and changes? How about tips on buying terrific Australian wines? What are some iconic Australian food and wine pairings you should try? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with 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 Are there any parallel trends in the beer and wine

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29:22

175: Wine Sommeliers v Beer Cicerones and Tasting...

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2022/04/06

What's the difference between a wine sommelier and a beer sommelier or cicerone? Which glass is best for properly appreciating great beer? What can you expect from Arizona as an up-and-coming wine region? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with 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 How did James land the opportunity to host wine

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44:18

174: Retronasal Smell in Tasting Wine and Virtual...

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2022/03/30

How can tuning into the retronasal aspect of smell take your wine tasting skill to the next level? What makes the sense of smell so fascinating? What does it mean to be a virtual wine brand? What do grapes & M&Ms have in common? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the United States you can get

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36:52

173: What Being a Winemaker is Really Like with...

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2022/03/23

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a winemaker and wondered what it takes? What’s it like to work a wine harvest without power? What makes Riesling the most difficult grape to ferment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the United States you can get 10% of Jim’s Terratorium wines using the code

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49:01

172: Wine Supertasters, Food Pairings and Canadian...

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2022/03/16

What does it mean to be a supertaster? How did wine consumption habits change during the pandemic? Do Canadians have different wine preferences compared to drinkers in other regions? Why is food and wine pairing such a great way to get into the world of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Robert Vernick and Peter Yeung, co-hosts of the XChateau podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How

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43:22

171: Chilean Wine in the Driest Place on Earth &...

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2022/03/09

Are you curious about British wines and their history that dates back to King Henry VIII? How is wine made in the driest place on Earth and where is that exactly? Are stemless wine glasses better than traditional stemware? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Janina Doyle, sommelier and host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights How are English wines connected to King

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41:49

170: English Sparkling Wine, Magical Blends & Harvest...

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2022/03/02

What’s it really like to work at a winery during the harvest? What is the magic behind blended wines versus single grape or varietal wines? How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Janina Doyle, sommelier and host of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What’s it really like to work at a Chilean winery during the harvest

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33:31

169: Santa Maria BBQ & Wines + Can You Earn a Living...

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2022/02/23

Why is Santa Maria BBQ different from other types and which wines pair well with it? What does it take to earn a living as a full-time wine writer? Why does grammar really matter? Why is passion not enough? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jaime Lewis, a fabulous food and wine writer, journalism professor and host of her own podcast, CONSUMED. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How can you become a

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34:39

168: Wine's Buzz, Italy's Food Culture and Audrey...

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2022/02/16

Why does a lot of writing about wine ignore the alcoholic buzz? How did Audrey Hepburn kick start our guest’s relationship with wine? What effect can pregnancy have on your palate? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with journalist and podcaster, Jaime Lewis. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did visions of Audrey Hepburn kick start Jaime’s relationship with wine? When did Jaime start writing about

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34:50

167: Marketing Wine to Women + The Power of Storytelling

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2022/02/09

How did my love of stories as a child bring me to the world of publishing and podcasting? What is the problem with the way some wines are marketed toward women? Why am I so insanely passionate about the message I share in my upcoming memoir? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy on their excellent podcast called Served Up. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did my love

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35:09

166: How Humor & High Tech Help Wine with Served Up...

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2022/02/02

What makes high tech a great complement to wine? How does humour help when you're learning about wine? Why is the personal aspect of wine becoming so important? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy on their excellent podcast called Served Up. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did I wind up in the non-traditional career of wine writing? Which behind-the-schenes

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36:44

165: Volcanic Soils, Old Vines and Italian Wine...

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2022/01/26

What does drinking Italian mean today? How has globalization impacted the Italian wine you drink? Do volcanic soils really make a wine taste different? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author and journalist, Robert Camuto. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How does Emidio Pepe bring the past of southern Italy into the future? How is the way of life different in the Mezzogiorno? Why is lunch such

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37:47

164: Southern Italy's Wine, Food & Flavour in Robert...

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2022/01/19

Are you curious about the hidden wine gems in southern Italy? Who are the colourful characters and winemakers who create them? What are the sumptuous flavours of the region and how well do they pair with wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author and journalist, Robert Camuto. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this

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42:46

163: Travel Tips for Austria & Washington Wine...

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2022/01/12

What's the smartest strategy you’ve never heard when it comes to visiting any wine region? More specifically, what’s the best way to explore the wineries of Washington state or Burgenland in Austria? Why is there such a variety in the complexity of Grüner Veltliners? What are the essential six stories about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at

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40:06

162: Sherry, Rioja, Cava and Other Spanish Wine Gems...

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2022/01/05

Why is Sherry one of the most complex wines on the planet and also one of the most misunderstood? What’s it like to visit the underground caves in Spain where the sparkling wine Cava is aged? How can you choose between Cava, Prosecco and Champagne for different occasions? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Join me on

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47:19

161: Tech is Transforming Wine with the Wine School...

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2021/12/29

What makes wine and technology such a perfect pairing? Why should you try online wine classes? How is technology empowering wine consumers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Tanisha Townsend on her podcast, Wine School Dropout. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did I go from high tech to wine writing? Why do I find the pairing of wine and tech to be fascinating? What has changed about wine

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45:14

160: Longshot Wines Bet Big on Market Launch with...

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2021/12/22

Are you curious about how a wine brand breaks through in a new market? Why is the wine category one of the most difficult to offer a great price/quality ratio? What unique challenges do women winemakers face in the industry? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Beth Liston, a rebel winemaker from California who’s just launched a new wine called Longshot. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did Beth’s

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40:22

159: Cosmo's Sex & the City, Champagne, Whisky Women...

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2021/12/15

How did the Cosmopolitan become an iconic cocktail on the TV show Sex and the City? Did you know an illegal shipment of Champagne revolutionized the entire industry? Which women are responsible for America's increase in scotch and bourbon consumption after Prohibition? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Mallory O'Meara, the author of the just-published Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol. You can find the wines we discussed at

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