Festive Wines for Every Budget and Celebration
‘Tis the season for holiday gift giving. What if you’d like to give someone…
Natalie MacLean
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Vines with Values: Wines That Taste Good and Do Good
Welcome back everybody. As consumers this holiday season, our purchases can make…
6 Best Proseccos, Cavas and Sparkling Wines versus Champagne (Video)
On The Social, we chat about terrific sparkling wines for the holidays. Most people…
What are the 4 Best Wines and Whiskies to Give as Holiday Gifts?
‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining and gift giving. What if you’d like to…
Women, Wine and Health: The Good News with Tony Edwards
What might surprise you about the impact of alcohol on heart disease? How can wine…
The Surprising Health Benefits of Wine with Tony Edwards, Author of The Very Good News About Wine
Have the health risks of moderate wine consumption been grossly overstated? How…
Pumpkin Spice: Is There a Wine for That?
Pumpkin spice seems synonymous with fall when it comes to specialty drinks and food,…
5 Gobbling Great Wines for Thanksgiving Turkey and the Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is this weekend, and many of us are planning our menus and the wines.…
4 Fantastic Wines for Your Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is this weekend, and many of us are planning our menus and the wines.…
To Life in a Glass: The Best Kosher Wines for Everyone
Two of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar take place in October,…
How British Columbia Wineries Are Recovering and Why You Should Visit Them
This year, British Columbia’s wine country faced a devastating frost that…
4 Wines for Your Bored Taste Buds: Uncork the Unexpected
Are you stuck in a wine rut, buying the same bottle over and over? Well, it’s time…
5 Essential Tips to Moderate Your Wine Consumption: Moderation Management Keynote Address
Moderation Management, a nonprofit organization of more than 350,000…
Glorious Ontario Wines and the Stubborn, Pathological Optimists Who Make Them with Matthew Gaughan
Why do Ontario winemakers need to be exceptionally unreasonable, stubborn, and…
The Pitfalls and Pleasures of Being a Working Mom in the Wine Industry
Looking for a sizzling summer read? In her new memoir, Wine Witch on Fire:…
Canadian Wine Trailblazers: Canada’s 5 Revolutionary Winemakers
On CTV’s The Social, we celebrate the long weekend by raising a glass to…
Why Wildfire Smoke Taint in Wine Intensifies as it Ages with Dr. Wes Zandberg
Should we, as consumers, be concerned about buying wines from regions which have…
Best Barbecue Wines: Pairing Wine with Your Grilled Grub (Video)
Now that we’re officially into barbecue season, you may think of having beer with…
Ontario Wines, the Women Behind Them and at the Forefront with Jennifer Wilhelm
Introduction What is agri-tourism and why did people begin to embrace the farming…
9 Best Napa Valley Wines to Drink Now
On CTV news, Leanne and I chat about terrific Napa Valley wines at the…
California Wines: Grapes, Styles, Regions and What to Buy
On CTV News, Leanne and I chat about why Californian wines are among the most…
Toast to Dad: Perfect Father’s Day Wine and Book Gifts
Father’s Day is Sunday, so why not toast Dad with wines that not only pair well grilled…
The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide: Wine and Book Pairings
Father’s Day is Sunday, so why not toast Dad with wines that not only pair well grilled…
BBQ Bliss: 4 Caymus Wines to Impress Dad this Father’s Day
Watch the CTV News video here Father’s Day is Sunday and BBQ season is in full…
Celebrating Women in Wine with Jennifer Wilhelm & Andrea Brambila
Introduction Are you curious about the untold stories of the legendary women who…
How to Buy the Perfect Summer Wine
In this episode of our wine education video series, we look at to buy a terrific…
Wine’s Salad Daze: The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Wine and Vegetables
On CTV’s Your Morning Yesterday, the network’s national breakfast show, we paired…
Wines for Summer BBQ, Picnics, Seafood: CJAD Radio
Which wines to crack open for summer BBQs: big reds for meats and flavourful whites…
Best Summer Wine Pairings
Global News Host Carolyn and I chatted about great summer wines yesterday to…
Summer Wines and Seafood, Barbecue, Picnics – Sommelier Sheila Person
In this interview, I chat Sheila Person who at the time was sommelier and…
Barbecue Wines for Father’s Day: Best Bottles for Grilled Grub
On CTV’s The Social, we chat about great wines for BBQ fare on Father’s Day. Nat, some…
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings June 8, 2024
You can access the wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my…
Heroic Italian Wines & the Future of Italy’s Wines with Marc Millon
Introduction What is a heroic wine? Which emerging trends will shape the…
Wine and Egg Pairing: Does it Work?
This story by Shawna Wagman originally appeared on Ottawa Magazine. Eggs are not…
Pairing Wine & Creative Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Carolyn, Jeff and I chat about pairing wine and grilled cheese sandwiches for…
4 Wines (and Reasons) to Celebrate National Wine Day
Watch the CTV Morning Live video here This Saturday is National Wine Day and…
How Wildfires Are Changing the Landscape of Wine Country
Watch CTV News video here I’ve been reporting on the economic and…
Italy in a Wine Glass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines with Marc Millon
Introduction Which almost-forgotten grape Italian varieties deserve more…
How to Pair Wine with Any Hamburger (Video)
On Global Television’s Morning Show Thursday, we paired wine with many types of…
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings May 25, 2024
You can access the wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my…
How Labels on Wine and People Can be Misleading – CTV News Montreal
Most of us live our lives, as we believe things to be. We label, we judge, we make…
5 Perfect Pairings for Wine and Ice Cream: Pistachio, Strawberry, Coffee, Butter Pecan, Rocky Road
Watch CTV’s The Social video here Welcome back everybody. Today is National Ice…
Mixing Business and Pleasure; Authenticity and Forgery in Art and Wine with Bianca Bosker
Introduction How are innovators making art and wine more engaging and accessible?…
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