Sauvignon Blanc

Now that we’re officially into barbecue season, you may think of having beer with your grilled grub, but wine can also work. Whether you love BBQ seafood, veggies, chicken or beef, there’s a wine for that. Here with her tips for you is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine and food pairing classes at nataliemaclean.com/class. Welcome Natalie! Let’s start with lighter fare like grilled veggies and seafood. Which wines work well with those ...

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Introduction What are the hottest wine trends right now What’s the difference between natural wine and orange wine Are new drinks like blue wine and Pinot Freezio here to stay How does canned wine hold up to its bottled counterparts Why has Rosé been able to move from fad to mainstream In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Darren Oleksyn, journalist and author of Uncorked: The Definitive Guide to Albertas Best Wines Under $25. You can find the...

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Many of us are starting to learn about wine online. Here to chat with us is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine and food pairing classes, including a free, wine and food pairing intro class here. What have you observed thats changed in the way people learn about wine during the lockdown – The lockdown forced a mindset shift that you can learn about such a sensory subject like wine online just as effectively, if not more so, than in a physical class. &...

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You can access the 113 wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. You can also see my wine reviews for June 13. These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a...

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On Canada Day, many of us raise a glass of local wine to celebrate. But which Canadian wines will make your July 1st memorable Here, with her picks for you, is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine and food pairing classes at nataliemaclean.com. Hello Natalie. Before we dive into these wines, tell me where the Canadian wine industry stands today and how has it fared during the lockdown – There are now more than 800 wineries now from coast to coast in Canada. &...

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Introduction Why is Bordeaux considered the ultimate luxury brand in the world of wineWhy did the Chinese market suddenly start buying Bordeaux wines in the 1980s and 90sWhy does Bordeaux in particular suit the ancient Chinese culture of prestigious gift-giving versus other expensive wines How does the demand for Bordeaux in China affect both the prices you pay and the styles you drink In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Suzanne Mustacich, author of Thir...

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Introduction What does it take to win Ontarios Best Sommelier competitionWhats it like performing in front of a set of very stern-eyed wine judges and a live audienceWhat is the smartest question you can ask your sommelier in a restaurantWhat is the deductive tasting technique and how can it help you drink better wine In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Emily Pearce-Bibona, Certified Sommelier and founder of Femmes du Vins. You can find the wines we disc...

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Product Listings for Sauvignon Blanc - 2012