Natalie MacLean

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Want to deepen your wine pleasure? - Get my free "Ultimate Guide to Food & Wine Pairing" below - Learn how to taste wine and pair it with food in my free online video wine class - Read my three books, including the latest national bestseller "Wine Witch on Fire" - Listen to my NYT-recommended podcast "Unreserved Wine Talk" Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drinks Journalist at the World Food Media Awards, has also won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards.

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385: How Did Discovering Wine Lead Gérard Basset to Become the World's Best Sommelier?

385: How Did Discovering Wine Lead Gérard Basset to Become the World's Best Sommelier? Natalie MacLean

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How Did Discovering Wine Lead to Gérard Basset to Become the World's Best Sommelier?

How Did Discovering Wine Lead to Gérard Basset to Become the World's Best Sommelier? Natalie MacLean

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384: Is It the Wine or Is It You? Alan Ramey on What Really Makes Wine Taste Good

384: Is It the Wine or Is It You? Alan Ramey on What Really Makes Wine Taste Good Natalie MacLean

37 views - 1 week ago

383: The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries That Have Shaped the World of Wine Like Organics...

383: The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries That Have Shaped the World of Wine Like Organics... Natalie MacLean

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The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries That Have Shaped the World of Wine Like Organics With ...

The Debates, Controversies and Mysteries That Have Shaped the World of Wine Like Organics With ... Natalie MacLean

37 views - 2 weeks ago

382: The Prison That Became a Distillery: Belfast's Most Unlikely Comeback Story with...

382: The Prison That Became a Distillery: Belfast's Most Unlikely Comeback Story with... Natalie MacLean

6 views - 3 weeks ago

381: From Hard Time to Happy Hour: The Remarkable Resurrection of McConnell's Irish Whisky

381: From Hard Time to Happy Hour: The Remarkable Resurrection of McConnell's Irish Whisky Natalie MacLean

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From Hard Time to Happy Hour: The Remarkable Resurrection of McConnell's Irish Whisky

From Hard Time to Happy Hour: The Remarkable Resurrection of McConnell's Irish Whisky Natalie MacLean

48 views - 1 month ago

380: The Ghost in the Glass: 5 Ways AI Is Rewriting the Story of Wine

380: The Ghost in the Glass: 5 Ways AI Is Rewriting the Story of Wine Natalie MacLean

16 views - 1 month ago

379: More Than a Drink: Why Wine Divides & Unites Cultures with Sarah Heller MW

379: More Than a Drink: Why Wine Divides & Unites Cultures with Sarah Heller MW Natalie MacLean

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378: Does Formal Wine Tasting Language Strip the Emotion Out of Wine Writing? with Sarah Heller

378: Does Formal Wine Tasting Language Strip the Emotion Out of Wine Writing? with Sarah Heller Natalie MacLean

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Does Formal Wine Tasting Language Strip the Emotion Out of Wine Writing? with Sarah Heller

Does Formal Wine Tasting Language Strip the Emotion Out of Wine Writing? with Sarah Heller Natalie MacLean

37 views - 1 month ago

377: What Does It Mean For A Wine To Gain Wisdom As It Ages? with Neal Hulkower

377: What Does It Mean For A Wine To Gain Wisdom As It Ages? with Neal Hulkower Natalie MacLean

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What Can 1970s Wine Notes Reveal About Luxury Wines Today?

What Can 1970s Wine Notes Reveal About Luxury Wines Today? Natalie MacLean

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376: What Can 1970s Wine Notes Reveal About Luxury Wines Today?

376: What Can 1970s Wine Notes Reveal About Luxury Wines Today? Natalie MacLean

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375: Why is Your Taste in Wine as Individual as Your Fingerprint? Jordan Salcito Shares the Story

375: Why is Your Taste in Wine as Individual as Your Fingerprint? Jordan Salcito Shares the Story Natalie MacLean

22 views - 1 month ago

374: What Makes a Wine Feel Soulful? Jordan Salcito Shares the Secret in Smart Mouth: Wine...

374: What Makes a Wine Feel Soulful? Jordan Salcito Shares the Secret in Smart Mouth: Wine... Natalie MacLean

16 views - 1 month ago

What Makes a Wine Feel Soulful? Jordan Salcito Shares the Secret in Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials ...

What Makes a Wine Feel Soulful? Jordan Salcito Shares the Secret in Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials ... Natalie MacLean

28 views - 1 month ago

373: How Do You Create A Successful International Wine Brand? Nam Stanley Tells The Story of... Natalie MacLean

18 views - 1 month ago

372: How is Namratha's "Vineyard Melody" memoir the wine version of Eat, Pray, Love?

372: How is Namratha's "Vineyard Melody" memoir the wine version of Eat, Pray, Love? Natalie MacLean

14 views - 3 months ago

🍷 How is Namratha's "Vineyard Melody" memoir the wine version of Eat, Pray, Love❓

🍷 How is Namratha's "Vineyard Melody" memoir the wine version of Eat, Pray, Love❓ Natalie MacLean

201 views - 3 months ago

371: Why Do Some Non-Alcoholic Wines Keep Their Fruity Aromas While Others Lose Everything?

371: Why Do Some Non-Alcoholic Wines Keep Their Fruity Aromas While Others Lose Everything? Natalie MacLean

26 views - 3 months ago

Wes Pearson: What Happens When the World’s Most Expensive Wines Are Tasted Blind

Wes Pearson: What Happens When the World’s Most Expensive Wines Are Tasted Blind Natalie MacLean

77 views - 3 months ago

370: Wes Pearson: What Happens When the World’s Most Expensive Wines Are Tasted Blind

370: Wes Pearson: What Happens When the World’s Most Expensive Wines Are Tasted Blind Natalie MacLean

22 views - 3 months ago

369: How Did One Viognier Go From the Brink of Extinction to Being Planted Around the World?

369: How Did One Viognier Go From the Brink of Extinction to Being Planted Around the World? Natalie MacLean

15 views - 3 months ago

Why Did the Rhone Region Ban Flying Saucers? Matt Walls Reveals the Story Behind Why That Rule ...

Why Did the Rhone Region Ban Flying Saucers? Matt Walls Reveals the Story Behind Why That Rule ... Natalie MacLean

32 views - 3 months ago

368: Why did the Rhone region ban flying saucers? Matt Walls reveals the story behind why that...

368: Why did the Rhone region ban flying saucers? Matt Walls reveals the story behind why that... Natalie MacLean

15 views - 4 months ago

367: Why Are So Many Swiss Vineyards Planted on Dangerous Terrain? Simon Hardy Reveals Why in...

367: Why Are So Many Swiss Vineyards Planted on Dangerous Terrain? Simon Hardy Reveals Why in... Natalie MacLean

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366: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide to Switzerland with Simon Hardy

366: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide to Switzerland with Simon Hardy Natalie MacLean

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UWT 366: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide to Switzerland with Simon Hardy

UWT 366: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide to Switzerland with Simon Hardy Natalie MacLean

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365: Why did Cha McCoy create her own flavour wheel rather than rely on traditional wine-tasting...

365: Why did Cha McCoy create her own flavour wheel rather than rely on traditional wine-tasting... Natalie MacLean

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Why Are Most Wine Pairing Rules Wrong for Global Cuisine? Cha McCoy Reveals What Really Works

Why Are Most Wine Pairing Rules Wrong for Global Cuisine? Cha McCoy Reveals What Really Works Natalie MacLean

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364: Why Are Most Wine Pairing Rules Wrong for Global Cuisine? Cha McCoy Reveals What Really Works

364: Why Are Most Wine Pairing Rules Wrong for Global Cuisine? Cha McCoy Reveals What Really Works Natalie MacLean

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363: Why Does the Term “Mocktail” for Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Drinks Offend Many Bartenders?

363: Why Does the Term “Mocktail” for Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Drinks Offend Many Bartenders? Natalie MacLean

15 views - 5 months ago

362: What Surprises Did a Magical Dom Pérignon Champagne Tasting of 60 Rare Vintages Reveal?...

362: What Surprises Did a Magical Dom Pérignon Champagne Tasting of 60 Rare Vintages Reveal?... Natalie MacLean

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What Surprises Did a Magical Dom Pérignon Champagne Tasting of 60 Rare Vintages Reveal?

What Surprises Did a Magical Dom Pérignon Champagne Tasting of 60 Rare Vintages Reveal? Natalie MacLean

42 views - 5 months ago

361: How Can Carbon Offsetting Claims in the Wine Industry Be a Form of Greenwashing?

361: How Can Carbon Offsetting Claims in the Wine Industry Be a Form of Greenwashing? Natalie MacLean

11 views - 5 months ago

Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine with Andy Neather and Jane Masters

Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine with Andy Neather and Jane Masters Natalie MacLean

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360: Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine with Andy Neather and Jane Masters

360: Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine with Andy Neather and Jane Masters Natalie MacLean

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359: How Is The Spanish Sparkling Wine Cava Different From The Italian Bubbly Prosecco Iin...

359: How Is The Spanish Sparkling Wine Cava Different From The Italian Bubbly Prosecco Iin... Natalie MacLean

23 views - 6 months ago

358: How Does the Biggest Misconception About Spanish Wine Make It a Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers?...

358: How Does the Biggest Misconception About Spanish Wine Make It a Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers?... Natalie MacLean

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How Does the Biggest Misconception About Spanish Wine Make It a Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers?

How Does the Biggest Misconception About Spanish Wine Make It a Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers? Natalie MacLean

50 views - 6 months ago

357: How Much of Wine's Taste Is Shaped By Psychology? Dr. Alex Maltman Reveals The Surprising...

357: How Much of Wine's Taste Is Shaped By Psychology? Dr. Alex Maltman Reveals The Surprising... Natalie MacLean

31 views - 6 months ago

Why is Geology Essential for Vineyard Management but Overrated When It Comes to Wine Taste?

Why is Geology Essential for Vineyard Management but Overrated When It Comes to Wine Taste? Natalie MacLean

71 views - 6 months ago

356: Why is Geology Essential for Vineyard Management but Overrated When It Comes to Wine Taste?...

356: Why is Geology Essential for Vineyard Management but Overrated When It Comes to Wine Taste?... Natalie MacLean

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355: Why Should You Try Brazil's Serra Gaucha Wines and Visit This Stunning Region?

355: Why Should You Try Brazil's Serra Gaucha Wines and Visit This Stunning Region? Natalie MacLean

16 views - 7 months ago

354: Why are Brazil's sparkling wines spectacular? Tufi Meyer reveals the answers in Wines of Brazil

354: Why are Brazil's sparkling wines spectacular? Tufi Meyer reveals the answers in Wines of Brazil Natalie MacLean

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Why are Brazil's sparkling wines spectacular? Tufi Meyer reveals the answers in Wines of Brazil

Why are Brazil's sparkling wines spectacular? Tufi Meyer reveals the answers in Wines of Brazil Natalie MacLean

56 views - 7 months ago

353: How do vines thrive in Mount Etna’s rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily?

353: How do vines thrive in Mount Etna’s rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? Natalie MacLean

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The New Volcanic Wines of Sicily's Mount Etna with Ben Spencer

The New Volcanic Wines of Sicily's Mount Etna with Ben Spencer Natalie MacLean

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352: The New Volcanic Wines of Sicily's Mount Etna with Ben Spencer

352: The New Volcanic Wines of Sicily's Mount Etna with Ben Spencer Natalie MacLean

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351: Why can’t we taste sweetness in sparkling wine and mistake black and white pepper aromas?

351: Why can’t we taste sweetness in sparkling wine and mistake black and white pepper aromas? Natalie MacLean

21 views - 7 months ago

Can you really taste “minerality” in wine❓ Sunny Hodge offers a Cynic's Guide to Wine

Can you really taste “minerality” in wine❓ Sunny Hodge offers a Cynic's Guide to Wine Natalie MacLean

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350: Can you really taste “minerality” in wine? Sunny Hodge offers a Cynic's Guide to Wine

350: Can you really taste “minerality” in wine? Sunny Hodge offers a Cynic's Guide to Wine Natalie MacLean

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349: Why is Languedoc a Popular Choice for Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Winemaking?

349: Why is Languedoc a Popular Choice for Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Winemaking? Natalie MacLean

22 views - 8 months ago

What’s It Like Moving Your Family Thousands of Miles to Live in the Wine Region of Languedoc ...

What’s It Like Moving Your Family Thousands of Miles to Live in the Wine Region of Languedoc ... Natalie MacLean

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348: What’s It Like Moving Your Family Thousands of Miles to Live in the Wine Region of...

348: What’s It Like Moving Your Family Thousands of Miles to Live in the Wine Region of... Natalie MacLean

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347: Does Mozart or Metallica make wine taste better?

347: Does Mozart or Metallica make wine taste better? Natalie MacLean

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346: How Can Music Change the Taste of Your Wine? Susan Lin, MW, Shares Stories and Tips

346: How Can Music Change the Taste of Your Wine? Susan Lin, MW, Shares Stories and Tips Natalie MacLean

38 views - 9 months ago

How Can Music Change the Taste of Your Wine? Susan Lin, MW, Shares Stories and Tips

How Can Music Change the Taste of Your Wine? Susan Lin, MW, Shares Stories and Tips Natalie MacLean

86 views - 9 months ago