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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 feel...
Why do some wine and cheese pairings taste better together than either one alone? Why do some wines collapse when paired with certain cheese...
How did a world memory champion, a theatre director, a voice coach, a TV actor, and a professional magician all help one person win the Worl...
How did Gérard Basset discover wine and then go on to become the World's Best Sommelier? What does truly exceptional hospitality look like i...
Is a fully organic future in agriculture possible or even affordable, or are there limits to how far we can go? Why has biodynamics thrived...
What might surprise you about the amount of research on organic versus conventional farming when it comes to winemaking? Why are many strong...
Why do Irish distillers believe triple distillation creates a smoother, more refined whiskey? What makes a whiskey feel warm and smooth on t...
What's the hidden meaning behind the opaque ribbed glass at the bottom of a McConnell's Irish Whisky bottle? What made the opportunity to re...
If your wearable device knows your cortisol level, your heart rate, and the ambient light in your dining room, should it also choose the per...
Why do some cultures embrace wine as a cultural expression while others see it simply as a beverage? Why do some cultures embrace wine as a...
Why is spitting essential if you want to taste wine seriously? What made Hong Kong's wine boom in 2010 feel both extravagant and generous? D...
Should wine competitions give judges the option to say that none of the wines in a category deserve a medal? Why have some classic regions b...
How can a single bottle of wine completely change your understanding of what wine can be? What makes a wine so remarkable that you can almos...
Why did this author start the book with tasting, rather than history, regions or grapes? Was that because you wanted to get right into the s...
What makes a wine feel soulful, transporting you beyond taste into a deeper emotional connection? What does experiencing harvest firsthand r...
What goes into creating a successful international wine brand that tells a story before the bottle is even opened? What does it look like to...
How can a wine story rooted in darkness leave you feeling hopeful about your life? Why is France such a symbol of freedom, possibility and r...
How did winemakers first figure out how to remove alcohol from wine without destroying it? Why is it so difficult to perfect the flavours an...
What really happens when the world's most expensive wines are tasted blind, without their labels or reputations? Why is the Len Evans Tutori...
How did one Viognier go from the brink of extinction to being planted around the world? Why is the Mistral one of the most miserable experie...
Which French wine region banned flying saucers from landing in its vineyards and why is the rule still there? How did the devastating Februa...
Why are so many Swiss vineyards planted on dangerous terrain? How do the "three suns of Lavaux" shape the ripeness and character of Chassela...
Why You Can't Buy Switzerland's Exceptional Wines Abroad? Why does Switzerland grow so many grape varieties, and which ones are the key play...
What is it really like inside the legendary Len Evans Tutorial, where elite tasters spend a week benchmarking themselves against the world's...
Why do certain spices and dishes show up far from their origins, and how can tracing these cultural "foodways" change the way we think about...
How can you pair wine with spicy dishes in a way that enhances their flavour profile? Why do most wine-pairing guides ignore the traditions...
Are high-end non-alcoholic drinks worth the price? What is the bartender's secret to great citrus-based cocktails like Margaritas or Mimosas...
How did a magical Dom Pérignon Champagne tasting of 60 rare vintages reveal the surprising depth and aging potential of sparkling Rosé? What...
How can carbon offsetting claims in the wine industry be a form of greenwashing? How does the natural fermentation process in winemaking cre...
How can the wine world help tackle climate change, and why is choosing sustainable and biodynamic wines not enough? What happens when vineya...
How is the Spanish sparkling wine Cava different from the Italian bubbly Prosecco? What makes Xarel·lo stand out from Spain's other traditio...
How does the biggest misconception about Spanish wine make it a hidden gem for wine lovers? How did Spain's civil war and period of dictator...
How much of what we perceive about the taste of wine is actually shaped by psychology? Are vineyard soils important contributors to a wine's...
Why is geology essential for vineyard management but overrated when it comes to wine taste? Do soils get too much credit for wine flavour, w...
Why is Serra Gaúcha the best place to start exploring Brazilian wine and what does this stunning region look like if you want to visit? Whic...
Why are the sparkling wines the most successful wines? What is it about the wines of Brazil, the terroir, that really makes them excel? How...
How can vines for wine thrive in Mount Etna's rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? Mount Etna is a perpetual baby in terms of its...
Why is geology essential for vineyard management but overrated when it comes to wine taste? Do soils get too much credit for wine flavour, w...
How do elevation and slope influence the style of volcanic wines of Mount Etna? What can volcanic wine made on Mount Etna in Sicily teach us...
Why can't we smell sweetness in sparkling wine? How much of what we "taste" in wine is influenced by its appearance and our expectations? Wh...
Can you really taste "minerality" in wine? What gives Champagne and traditional method wines their signature bready flavor and creamy textur...
How does your perspective change when you start looking at life one vintage at a time, divided into seasons? What does it look like when win...
How can you create a life you don't need a vacation from? What can we learn from the French about slowing down, savoring meals, and making c...
How does music, even types you dislike, make wine more enjoyable? Can curated playlists in tasting rooms and wine bars influence how custome...
Why might a symphony night pair just as well with your wine as a heavy metal ballad? What is "sonic seasoning" and how can music impact the...
What turns a wine country visit into an incredibly memorable experience? What are the hidden perks of off-peak wine travel? How has digital...
Why does wine taste different when you've stood in the vineyard it came from? What's one myth about wine travel that Amy dispels? With Gen Z...
What makes old Malbec vines planted in the 1920s so rare and valuable today? Why would a Canadian winemaker head to Mendoza, Argentina, to s...
What were the key challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the BC and Ontario wine industries in the 1980s and 90s? What makes or breaks a n...
Is a $400 wine really ten times better than a $40 one? Does the right glass really improve your wine and is it worth it when the size makes...
How does using everyday metaphors make wine writing more relatable? How has the pressure to be an expert in everything turned simple pleasur...