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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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33:31

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

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

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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33:34

158: Girly Drinks with Mallory O’Meara on the History...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/12/08

Did you know that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra has her own, private wine club and that it was used against her to bring down her empire? Are you curious about the first people to make beer? They were women called alewives, but the church didn’t like that. Did you know that the first bars were created for women? 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

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41:45

157: Dom Perignon, Chateau Montelena and Wine for...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/12/01

What's it like to experience a piece of Dom Pérignon history? Has the legendary California Chardonnay Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay held up in the years since the Judgement of Paris? How can you pair wine with your Zodiac sign? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Gina Birch and broadcaster Julie Glenn, hosts of the Grape Minds podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights What makes Spain a

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40:23

156: Italian Wines from Alto Adige, Portugal +...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/11/24

Are you curious about slow food and wine? What's special about the Alto Adige region of Italy? Why should you consider Portugal and Dubai for your next wine-fueled trip? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Gina Birch and broadcaster Julie Glen, hosts of the Grape Minds podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did Gina and Julie first meet? What is it about Gina and Julie's styles that

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15:41

155: Should You Celebrate (and Drink) Beaujolais...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/11/17

What’s all the fuss about Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of every November? Should you stay up until midnight to taste the new release? How is Beaujolais Nouveau different from the Beaujolais Cru wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm going solo to answer those questions and share more wine tips on Beaujolais Nouveau. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights When is Beaujolais Nouveau released? How has Beaujolais

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31:52

154: Pairing Books & Bottles, Organizing Wine Tastings

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/11/10

What do great books and great wine have in common? Why does it feel like the wine changes when you taste the same vintage years later, apart from it maturing (and possibly you as well)? How can you pair books and bottles? How can you organize an informal wine tasting with friends or your book club? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sam Hiyate on his podcast, Agent Provocateur. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.

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35:42

153: Restaurant Wine Lists, Poutine, Niagara &...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/11/03

What are my top tips for choosing a bottle from a long restaurant wine list? What are the best wines to pair with extremely rich dishes like poutine? What would surprise you about the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region and why should you visit? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Scott Greenberg, on his podcast, The Vine Guy. He also hosts the “Wine of the Week” show on WTOP radio in Washington, DC. You can find the wines we discussed at

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40:38

152: Field Blends, Pet-Nats and Memoir with Rachel...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/10/27

What is it like to make wine totally by hand, without electricity? What is a field blend and why should you try one? What’s the most difficult part of writing a memoir? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rachel Signer, who has just published a gripping, addictive memoir, You Had Me at Pet-Nat. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why did Rachel start Pipette Magazine? How has the wine community responded to

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47:57

151: You Had Me At Pét-Nat: Gripping Wine Memoir by...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/10/20

How are natural wines different from raw or clean wines? Why do natural wines provoke furious debates in the wine world? Why will you want to read our guest’s new memoir that’s hot off the press (pun intended)? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rachel Signer, who has just published a gripping, addictive memoir, You Had Me at Pet-Nat. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did a trip to the Loire Valley

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59:37

150: Bottle of the Sexist: Marketing Wine to Women...

Unreserved Wine Talk ·

2021/10/13

What do fortune-telling and wine writing have in common? How does wine culture change when women are part of its founding? Should you believe the health claims about clean wines? Are they really better for you? What are the fairy tales we tell about wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Felicity Carter who is the Executive Editor at Pix.wine, a global wine discovery platform based in California. You can find the wines we discussed at

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