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Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 4d

Would you like to win a copy of "The Wines of Central and Southern Spain: From Catalunya to Cadiz"❓

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👇 All you have to do is:

1️⃣ Like this post

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Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 6d

🍷 How does a major myth make Spanish wine a hidden gem❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/how-does-the-biggest-misconception-about-spanish-wine-make-it-a-hidden-gem-for-wine-lovers-sarah-jane-evans-reveals-this-and-more-in-her-new-book/

🤔 Do you have a favourite Spanish wine❓

#SarahJaneEvans

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 11d

🧠 How much of wine’s taste is shaped by psychology❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/how-much-of-wines-taste-is-shaped-by-psychology-dr-alex-maltman-reveals-the-surprising-evidence/

🍷 Do wine reviews influence your perception of how a wine tastes❓

#natdecants #alexmaltman #winetasting

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Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 12d

🏆 Which Chablis winery has more Grand Cru vineyards than any other in the region❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/william-fevre-petit-chablis-2023/335146

🍇 Today we’re talking about William Fèvre Petit Chablis from Burgundy, France.

🍾 Have you tried this wine yet or would you like to❓

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 13d

🦃 Which Ontario Chardonnay would be perfect with Thanksgiving dinner, both with the turkey and those creamy mashed potatoes❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/pelee-island-winery-chardonnay/352451

🍷 Have you tried this Chardonnay or would you like to❓

#natdecants #peleeislandwinery #chardonnay

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 20d

Would you like to win a copy of "Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate. A Geologist Wanders Through the World of Wine"❓

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👇 All you have to do is:

1️⃣ Like this post

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Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 25d

🍇 Why does geology matter in the vineyard, but less in wine taste❓

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🥂 Do you think descriptors like limestone and slate are overused in describing wine❓

#natdecants #alexmaltman #vineyardgeology #wineandscience #soilmatters #minerality #wineflavors #wineperception

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 26d

🍇 Why Should You Try Brazil's Serra Gaucha Wines and Visit This Stunning Region❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/podcast/why-should-you-try-brazils-serra-gaucha-wines-and-visit-this-stunning-region/

🥂 Have you tried any Brazilian wine❓

#natdecants #tufimeyer #brazilianwine #serragaucha #winetourism

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · 27d

🍇 What makes these wines and whiskies perfect for fall❓

www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/videos/what-makes-these-wines-and-whiskies-perfect-for-fall/

🍸 Always great to raise a glass, or three, with Melissa Lamb

🥃 Have you tried any of these wines or whiskies❓

✨ Please enjoy responsibly.

#natdecants

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 19

🍂 What are the 5 Best Wines and Spirits for Fall Sipping❓

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🍸 Always great to raise a glass, or three, with Jennifer Hsiung and Nick Dixon

🥂 Have you tried any of these wines or spirits❓

✨ Please drink responsibly.

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 18

🍁 650 Ontario VQA Wines in the LCBO: What's Your Go-To❓

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🍸 Always great to raise a glass with @timbolen

🥂 Have you tried any of these Ontario VQA wines now available in the LCBO❓

✨ Please drink responsibly.

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 16

🍁 BREAKING: Can’t believe I get to represent Canada as a 2026 Finalist for the IWSC Wine Communicator Trophy!🍾

🎙️ A HUGE thank you to the listeners of the "Unreserved Wine Talk" podcast. This nomination is for YOU! 💖

🔗 nataliemaclean.com/podcast

💂🏼‍♂️ The winner will be announced Nov 12th in London. 🎡

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 12

🍷 What are the 5 terrible food and wine matches❓

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What's the worst wine and food pairing you've tried❓

#natdecants #winepairing #winetasting #foodpairing #winelovers #winetime #winestories #winelife #winestagram #winelover #winetalk #winemoments #winemagic

5 Terrible Food and Wine Matches (Video) - Natalie MacLean

On Global’s Morning Television Show, I asked Carolyn and Jeff to try five terrible food and wine matches … their expressions are priceless. We chatted about why these pairings don’t work, and then how...

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Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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🍾 Have you tried any Brazilian wine❓

#natdecants #tufimeyer #brazilsparklingwine #winesofbrazil #serragaucha #champagnestyle #muscatwine #tankmethod

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 5

Why does Julien Ogereau listen to Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast❓

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🥰 You can read Julien’s thoughts in his review.

Tag a friend in the comments whom you also think would enjoy this podcast 👇

#natdecants #Nataliemaclean #winesofgreece #unreservedwinetalk

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Sep 3

🍷 How do vines thrive in Mount Etna’s rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily❓

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🦖 Have you ever tasted wine made from 100+ year old vines❓

#natdecants #BenSpencer #somewhereOnETNA #etnacouchtour #etnawineschool #etnareport #nwome #sicily #etna

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 29

What wine pairs with what cheese❓

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What's your favourite wine and cheese pairing❓

#natdecants #wineandcheese #foodandwine #wineandfoodpairing #wine101 #wineblogger #winewriter #sommelier #winetime #wineschool #winenot #winewinewine #winelover #winemoment

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌋 What Are the New Volcanic Wines of Sicily’s Mount Etna With Ben Spencer❓

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🍾 Have you tried any volcanic wines from Sicily’s Mount Etna❓

#natdecants #BenSpencer #somewhereOnETNA #etnacouchtour #etnawineschool #etnareport #nwome #sicily #etna #italianwine

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 22

Why does Rocco Fasano listen to Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast❓

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🥰 You can read Rocco’s thoughts in his review.

Tag a friend in the comments whom you also think would enjoy this podcast 👇

#natdecants #greekwines #wineexpert #wineknowledge #unreservedwinetalk

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌶️ Why can’t we taste sweetness in sparkling wine and mistake black and white pepper aromas❓

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🍇 Ever noticed bubbles make wine taste drier❓

#natdecants #SunnyHodge #sparklingwine #sweetnessinwine #cynicsguidetowine #wineperception #winearomas #blackpepper

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 15

Would you like to win a copy of "The Cynic's Guide to Wine"❓

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👇 All you have to do is:

1️⃣ Like this post

2️⃣ Tag someone in the comments below who might also be interested in winning the book

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#natdecants #SunnyHodge #wineappreciation

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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🧴 Have you ever noticed a “metallic” taste in wine❓

#natdecants #SunnyHodge #mineralityinwine #winetastingtips #cynicsguidetowine #champagneflavors #yeastautolysis

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 8

📖 Celebrate #NationalBookLoversDay with Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much

🥂 I also have a FREE wine guide for book clubs, wine groups and individual readers of the memoir.

You can get both here 👉 winewitchonfire.com

#NationalBookloversDay

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌿 Why is Languedoc a Popular Choice for Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Winemaking❓

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🍷 Are you a fan of Languedoc wines❓

#natdecants #SteveHoffman #languedoc #organicwine #biodynamic #naturalwine #winelovers #winetime #winestories #winelife #winestagram

Natalie MacLean @nataliemaclean.bsky.social · Aug 1

Would you like to win a copy of "A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France"❓

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👇 All you have to do is:

1️⃣ Like this post

2️⃣ Tag someone in the comments below who might also be interested in winning the book

3️⃣ Follow me on Bluesky