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 feels to compete in the nerve-wracking World's Best Sommelier Competition, the shadowy underground of wine forgery, the zany tactics of a winemaker who hosted a funeral for cork, and more. Nestled in these colourful stories are practical tips on how to choose wine from a restaurant list, pair it with food and ...
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Iconic Canadian broadcaster Terry David Mulligan has conducted some truly memorable interviews over the span of his 50 year career. The Mulligan Stew podcast features some of Terry's best interviews, past and present. Expect intimate and engaging conversations with compelling characters from the world of music, film, wine, food and beyond.
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Welcome to The Erica Diamond Podcast. Getting you motivated and inspired by conversations with today’s thought leaders and coolest people. Each episode, get up close and personal with compelling guests who share stories and tips that empower you to live your best life.
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An Englishman in California soaking up the sun, I am a WSET Diploma graduate and Certified WSET Educator. I blog about wine, teach it at all levels, and drink plenty of it. Follow me on twitter @mattswineworld or check out my website: matthewsworldofwineanddrink.com
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Welcome to The Erica Diamond Podcast! Getting you motivated and inspired by conversations with today’s thought leaders and coolest people. Each episode, get up close and personal with compelling guests who share stories and tips that empower you to live your best life. Now, let’s GET OFF THE FENCE!
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Entertaining and inspiring conversations about health and wellbeing from the Partnerships for Wellbeing team and special guests.
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Newsmakers, hosts, athletes and people of influence. This is your chance to get Up Close & Personal with some prominent Canadians who have become a part of our everyday lives. Join veteran broadcaster Scott Sexsmith as he goes one on one to get the untold stories from some of the biggest names in our country.
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EP 323 | Natalie MacLean - Wine Witch on Fire
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The full title of Natalie Maclean's memoir is Wine Witch on Fire Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation and Drinking Too Much. For all of you who bought and read Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over and listened to her podcast Unreserved Wine Talk, this memoir is a completely different read. She discovers her husband of many years is …
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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau: On Self-Care, Healing and Resilience
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Episode Description Join Erica Diamond for a profound and inspiring conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, a mental health advocate, champion of gender equality, youth empowerment, and wellness. Sophie’s mission has led her to become a beacon for self-esteem advocacy, an ambassador for Nature Canada, and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s…
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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau: On Self-Care, Healing and Resilience
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Episode Description Join Erica Diamond for a profound and inspiring conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, a mental health advocate, champion of gender equality, youth empowerment, and wellness. Sophie’s mission has led her to become a beacon for self-esteem advocacy, an ambassador for Nature Canada, and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s…
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309: The Surprising Health Benefits of Wine with Tony Edwards, Author of The Very Good News About Wine
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Have the health risks of moderate wine consumption been grossly overstated? How does moderate wine consumption reduce heart disease? What is the ideal amount and pattern of wine consumption for maximum health benefits, and how does it differ between men and women? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Tony Ed…
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308: Defining Minerality, Mouthfeel and Musty Aromas with Gus Zhu
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Why do certain musty or animalistic aromas, like barnyard or manure, become more acceptable to wine lovers over time? What does minerality really mean when it comes to wine? Why is mouthfeel so important to appreciating wine? How does the colour of wine influence our perception of how it tastes? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, …
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EP 324 | Author Luke Whittall and his Sipster's Pocket Guides Books
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Look who's on a Roll - It's this week's guest, Author Luke Whittall Luke and his Sipster's Pocket Guides Books. In the third volume in the popular Sipster’s Pocket Guide series, wine expert and educator Luke Whittall presents his latest top 50 British Columbia wines under $50 (including many under $30) and along the way shares his thoughts on wine …
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307: Umami, Petrol and Vegetal Aromas Behind the Glass in the Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting with Gus Zhu
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Can you learn to appreciate aromas such as spice, petrol, and even gamey or foxy notes in wine? And would you want to, or should you? How can you better understand the taste of umami in what you eat and drink? How do culture and lifestyle influence your perception of the aromas and taste of wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast,…
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Gouais Blanc is a little-planted white grape variety that in the past has been banned in France. It produces indeterminate, high-acid wines, but is indirectly responsible for some of the greatest wine in the world. Through natural crossings, it's the parent of Chardonnay, Aligoté, and Gamay in Burgundy/Beaujolais, as well as Riesling, Furmint, and …
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Gabrielle Blair: The Kids Are All Right
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Episode Description In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Gabrielle Blair, founder of DesignMom.com, a widely celebrated parenting blog recognized by Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Parents. Gabrielle is also the co-founder of Alt Summit, a leading annual conference for creatives and entrepreneurs. We explore her fascinating journey fr…
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Gabrielle Blair: The Kids Are All Right
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Episode Description In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Gabrielle Blair, founder of DesignMom.com, a widely celebrated parenting blog recognized by Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Parents. Gabrielle is also the co-founder of Alt Summit, a leading annual conference for creatives and entrepreneurs. We explore her fascinating journey fr…
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306: Wine and Folklore Share Terroir and Storytelling with Jo Penn Author of Blood Vintage
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How far would you go for that first evocative taste of an elusive wine? Why should you try wines and books outside your comfort zone? How is folklore as rooted in a sense of place as much as wine is? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jo Penn. You can find the w…
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EP 322 | Kris Kristofferson interview 2006-(New Orleans sessions) Blue Moon Marquee
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We meet Blue Moon Marquee - Al Cardinal and Jasmine Colette - on the stage at the Osbourne Bay Pub in Crofton, Vancouver Island. That stage was the first place they met and then played together many times as Blue Moon Marquee. They've come a long way since that stage. Juno Winners, sweeping the 2023 Maple Blues Awards and still winning awards inclu…
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305: Blending Biodynamics and Suspense with Jo Penn Author of Blood Vintage
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Why is biodynamic viticulture sometimes associated with dark magic or the occult? Why is using wine in religious rituals as a sacrament considered normal for many people, but taking it beyond that is not? Why are wines from England becoming increasingly popular? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jo Penn, the New…
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Ep 321 | The Fretless - With new album Glass Wing
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The Fretless guest on The Stew. Karrnnel Sawitsky and Trent Freeman - one-half of The Fretless join us. Saturday in the first hour. Their album - Glass Wing is brilliant. With 3 songs cowritten and sung by Madeleine Roger. Classically trained, raised on rock, jazz, blues, folk and heritage roots, they take all those influences and combine them into…
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304: Rioja Wines Blend the Past and Present with Adam Lechmere
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How has Rioja's famous architecture impacted tourism and the international perception of Rioja wines? How does Rioja wine style change in a vintage characterized as an Atlantic year versus a Mediterranean year? How did oak aging become so fundamental to the identity of Rioja wines? What’s driving the resurgence of traditional aging methods, such as…
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EP 320 | Donovan Woods and his latest album 'Things Were Never Good if They’re Not Good Now'
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This week we welcome Donovan Woods and his latest album Things were never good if They’re not good now. Wonderful insight into his songwriting and his place in the music business. The first time he played in Victoria, he couldn’t believe the audience knew the words to his songs. And in the past year, he played in Australia and remembers an audience…
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303: Rioja's Magical Wine, Medieval History and Modern Architecture with Adam Lechmere, The Smart Traveler's Wine Guide
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What makes the Rioja region of Spain a must-visit destination for wine lovers? What are the best food pairings for Rioja wines? What’s the sticky history behind the Battle of Wine festival in La Rioja? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Adam Lechmere, editor of The Smart Traveler's Wine Guide to Rioja, among othe…
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EP 319 | 2 Guests, Joel Plaskett and Leeroy Stagger both with New albums!
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Joel Plaskett's eleventh album—One Real Reveal is special for several reasons. Joel sat down with a small Telefunken KM56 microphone and a 4-track recorder and recorded the tracks for One Real Reveal ON CASSETTE TAPE starting with the brilliant High Summer. This album and its music is bare. Because it is, you’re forced to listen to the music and es…
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302: The Rise of Southwestern Ontario Wines with Martin Janz, Winemaker at Pelee Island Winery
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Why is winemaking always a challenge, no matter how long you’ve been doing it? How are wind machines used to mitigate the negative impact of cold weather? How does Pelee Island’s biodiversity influence the brand and winery? Why is it important for winemakers to respect the natural environment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'…
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Interview with Julian Hanna: "Island"
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Julian Hanna has just published "Island," a book all about island life. In this episode, I interview him all about island culture and how it differs from the culture of the "mainland." We take in islands associated with wine in many different ways: Madeira, Sardinia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and plenty of others.…
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EP 318 | Blues Master Robert Finley interview at Edmonton Folk Festival
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Terry David Mulligan joins Blues lifer Robert Finley in the media tent at the Edmonton Folk Festival. Robert spins the stories of how he went from losing most of his sight to becoming the hot new voice in the blues. Inviting himself to do a cold walk-on at the Blues Festival in St Helena. It's quite a story he tells. The crowd loved him and that se…
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301: How Alcohol Fuels Innovation and Group Cohesion with Edward Slingerland
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What is the connection between alcohol and innovation? How does alcohol help enhance trust and cooperation? Why is it important not to think about alcohol consumption through a medical lens alone? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Edward Slingerland, a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbi…
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EP 317 | Madeleine Roger Interview and new Album 'Nerve'
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I’ve been waiting for new music from Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger for four years. That’s how long it's been since I discovered her voice, playing and gifted songwriting. Maddy took a solo career detour through the stellar chops of The Fretless. They needed an exceptional vocalist who understood and was comfortable with, classical music. Madeleine nee…
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300: How Wine Fosters Creativity, Trust and Sociability with Edward Slingerland, Author of Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization
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How does alcohol, especially wine, foster our creativity, trustingness, and sociability? What does the “beer before bread” hypothesis suggest about alcohol's role in the development of civilization? Should there be different minimum drinking ages for wine and beer versus spirits? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting wit…
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Erica Sand: On Resilience and Optimism in the Face of Adversity
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Episode Description In this deeply inspiring episode of the Erica Diamond Podcast, we sit down with Erica Sand, an award-winning copywriter and voice actress based in Paris, whose voice has graced campaigns for top global brands like Lancôme, Hotels.com, Ralph Lauren, L’Oreal Paris, Lululemon and Adidas. But behind her professional success lies a p…
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Erica Sand: On Resilience and Optimism in the Face of Adversity
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Episode Description In this deeply inspiring episode of the Erica Diamond Podcast, we sit down with Erica Sand, an award-winning copywriter and voice actress based in Paris, whose voice has graced campaigns for top global brands like Lancôme, Hotels.com, Ralph Lauren, L’Oreal Paris, Lululemon and Adidas. But behind her professional success lies a p…
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EP 316 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview 2024
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The last time I had the privilege of interviewing Rhiannon Giddens it was in 2017 at Edmonton Folk Fest. In the next five years, she became a World star. For example: In October 2017, Giddens was named one of the 2017 class of MacArthur "Genius" Fellows. In 2017 and 2018, Giddens appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons of the CMT's In January 2018,…
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299: Beyond Eurocentric Wine and Food Pairings + Sonoma's Hidden Gems with Winemaker Theresa Heredia
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Why should you look beyond Eurocentric wine and food pairings? What’s so special about making vineyard-designated wines? How can you get the most out of your next trip to Sonoma County? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with superstar winemaker Theresa Heredia who has worked for some of California’s most prestigious …
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EP 315 | Colin James brings his 21st album
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Colin's 21st album is called Chasing the Sun. Today, Aug 17 is his Birthday. Happy Day Colin Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville. Colin's coming to the Mulligan Stew Podcast with the complete story of how he and his friends wrote and created these outstanding songs. Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with…
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298: Unrivaled Russian River Pinot Noir and Sonoma Wines with Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Winery
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Does harvesting wine based on the biodynamic calendar make sense? What about actually drinking the wine based on the lunar cycle? How does fog play a profound role in growing grapes and winemaking in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma, California? Why do some winemakers add Mega Purple to wine, and what the heck is Mega Purple? In this episode of t…
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EP 314 | Rhiannon Giddens Interview from the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Fest
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Terry talks with Rhiannon Giddens at the Edmonton Folk Music Fest in 2020Terry David Mulligan
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297: Glorious Ontario Wines and the Stubborn, Pathological Optimists Who Make Them with Matthew Gaughan
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Why do Ontario winemakers need to be exceptionally unreasonable, stubborn, and pathological optimists? Which Ontario wines should you try next, other than Icewine? Why should Ontario be at the top of your list of wine regions to visit? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Matthew Gaughan on Matthew's World o…
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Interview with Henry Jeffreys: England
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Henry Jeffreys's book, Vines in a Cold Climate, is an essential and extremely engaging history of the development of English wine since the 1970s. He interviews many characters and charts the change from amateur DIY winemakers to the professionalism of the industry in the 1990s to the investment from wealthy entrepreneurs in the 2000s onwards. I ta…
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296: Riesling's Big Personality and Germany's Hidden Wine Gems with Anne Krebiehl
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How do the soils of Germany change the expression of Riesling in your glass? What would surprise you about the size and of German wine production in relation to other leading wine-producing countries? How is climate change dramatically changing the way Germany cultivates vines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with …
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EP 313 | Exclusive Interview with The Grapes of Wrath
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Kevin Kane and The Hooper Brothers Chris and Tommy have been an original Canadian band for over 40 years. The Grapes of Wrath. Same three guys. Still making music. This podcast is their first complete band interview in over 10 years. Like many, I had presumed that the guys had moved on to solo efforts or other bands or other dreams. When I saw that…
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295: Untangling German Wine Styles, Laws and Mysteries with Anne Krebiehl, Author of The Wines of Germany
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Why has German beer been so much more successful marketing-wise than German wine in foreign markets, particularly in the U.K. and North America? How does German law make it complex to navigate the country’s wines for consumers? What is selective harvesting, and why is it fundamental to understanding German wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wi…
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EP 312 | The last two folk fest interviews. Terry Wickham (Edmonton) Jenna Klein Waller (Canmore)
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The last two festival directors join us on The Summer Stew - Terry Wickham - Edmonton Aug 8-11 Many years later the musical leader at Edmonton Folk Festival. As you know, he's a natural storyteller and this year he's telling stories of the growing indigenous component of the festival. Also how it all started to grow within the fest, it involves the…
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294: How Pigs, Sheep and Bats Help in the Vineyard with Wine Writer Sophie Menin
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Why are pigs roaming up and down the rows of more and more vineyards? Do biodynamic preparations really help vineyards by treating them more holistically or is this junk science? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wi…
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EP 311 | Artistic directors Kerry Clark from the Calgary Folk Fest and Fiona Black from the Vancouver Folk Fest.
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It's festival season. Full ON. Everywhere you go someone is kicking off a festival. We’re concentrating on the music festivals of Western Canada. I couldn’t do them all… Vancouver Island and Winnipeg festivals have started This weekend our guests are – artistic directors Kerry Clark from the Calgary Folk Fest and Fiona Black from the Vancouver Folk…
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293: Why Wine Growing a Nail-Biter Experience with Sophie Menin, Co-Author of a Year in the Vineyard
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Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Gi…
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EP 310 | Mulligan Stew Summer Music Festivals in Canadian West
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It all started as a single interview about the Edmonton Folk Festival. We seemed to be talking about the “other“ festivals and could they survive the Covid years. That conversation turned into the first group interview with the artistic directors of Calgary, Winnipeg, Canmore and Vancouver Folk Festivals. It was fun and informative, so we’ve decide…
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292: Why Wildfire Smoke Taint in Wine Intensifies as it Ages with Dr. Wes Zandberg
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Should we, as consumers, be concerned about buying wines from regions which have experienced wildfires? Why does smoke taint intensify as a wine ages? How can wineries mitigate the risk of producing smoke-tainted wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with researcher Wes Zandberg. You can find the wines we discussed…
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Interview with Natalie Maclean: Ontario
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Author and podcaster Natalie MacLean gives a thirty-minute overview of Ontario wines: climate, Ice Wine, Riesling, Vidal, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, sparkling wine. A must for any student wanting to more about Canadian wine and Ontario (the largest region) specifically.visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/ for more on Canadian wine…
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Interview with Luke Whittall: British Columbia
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Luke Whittall is the author of The Sipster's Pocket Guide which is an annual overview of the best wines made in British Columbia. This interview with Luke is a great insight into and overview of British Columbia wines, which are getting more and more interesting. Learn about the regions—especially Okanagan Valley—the climate, the grape varieties, a…
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EP 309 | Canada Day Weekend with Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo & Jim brings his new solo album.
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They are Canadian music royalty. Who better to have joined us on the Canada Day weekend than Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo? AND Jim brings his 6th solo album All the World Fades Away. There is much to talk about. In the first half of the Podcast Greg and Jim take us through Blue Rodeo's plans for their 40th year together in 2025. Taking…
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