Nat Decants Wine Podcasts http://www.nataliemaclean.com/podcasts/podcasts.asp en-us copyright 2008 by Natalie Maclean. All rights reserved. Download Natalie's podcasts directly to your iTunes directory. Natalie MacLean Check here regularly for Natalie's latest wine podcast. Download Natalie's podcasts directly to your iTunes directory. Natalie MacLean natdecants@nataliemaclean.com <b>Fast Food and Wine:</b> Who says wine is just for fancy meals? But which wines go best with pizza, burgers and fried food? Find out on this podcast. no Natalie MacLean Fast Food and Wine: Who says wine is just for fancy meals? But which wines go best with pizza, burgers and fried food? Find out on this podcast. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/foodAndWine.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:42:52 -0500 <b>Champagne Widows:</b> I chat with Lynne Kasper, host of The Splendid Table, about the young women who ran France's most prestigious champagne houses at the turn of the century. no Natalie MacLean Champagne Widows: I chat with Lynne Kasper, host of The Splendid Table, about the young women who ran France's most prestigious champagne houses at the turn of the century. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/splendidtable_200808.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:30:52 -0500 <b>Plastic Wine Bottles:</b> Here's a light-hearted look at plastic wine bottles, Tetrapaks and other new-fangled wine containers. Do they contain anything tastier than the grape juice that usually fills these drinkin' boxes? no Natalie MacLean Plastic Wine Bottles: Here's a light-hearted look at plastic wine bottles, Tetrapaks and other new-fangled wine containers. Do they contain anything tastier than the grape juice that usually fills these drinkin' boxes? http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/plastic.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:51:52 -0500 <b>Wines for Spring Dishes:</b> Here are tips on matching wine with some of our spring favorites, such as lamb, ham and egg-based dishes. no Natalie MacLean Wines for Spring Dishes: Here are tips on matching wine with some of our spring favorites, such as lamb, ham and egg-based dishes. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/springwines.mp3 Fri, 2 May 2008 11:02:52 -0500 <b>Bottled Blunders:</b> Here's a light-hearted take on embarrassing wine situations. Ever spilled red wine on a white carpet? Been forced to drink someone's homemade wine? Had your expensive left unopened by a dinner party party host? Here are tips to handle all of these situations. no Natalie MacLean Bottled Blunders: Here's a light-hearted take on embarrassing wine situations. Ever spilled red wine on a white carpet? Been forced to drink someone's homemade wine? Had your expensive left unopened by a dinner party party host? Here are tips to handle all of these situations. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/blunders.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:34:52 -0500 <b>Wine and Vegetables:</b> Which wines go best with tomatoes, salad greens and grilled veggies? Do red wines work as well as white wines with green food? Find out in this podcast. no Natalie MacLean Wine and Vegetables: Which wines go best with tomatoes, salad greens and grilled veggies? Do red wines work as well as white wines with green food? Find out in this podcast. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/wineandveg.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:37:52 -0500 <b>Sommelier Secrets:</b> Here are insider tips secrets from some of the most wine-savvy people I know: sommeliers. no Natalie MacLean Sommelier Secrets: Here are insider tips secrets from some of the most wine-savvy people I know: sommeliers. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/sommeliersecrets.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:10:52 -0500 <b>Wine and Chocolate:</b> How do you match wine with chocolate? I give tips on this plus my 10 favorite wine and chocolate pairings. no Natalie MacLean Wine and Chocolate: How do you match wine with chocolate? I give tips on this plus my 10 favorite wine and chocolate pairings. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/chocolateandwine.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:56:52 -0500 <b>Shabby-Chic Wine and Food Combos:</b> I chat with Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food, about my favorite shabby-chic wine and food pairings, such as mac and cheese with chardonnay and potato chips with champagne. no Natalie MacLean Shabby-Chic Wine and Food Combos: I chat with Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food, about my favorite shabby-chic wine and food pairings, such as mac and cheese with chardonnay and potato chips with champagne. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/goodfood.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:03:52 -0500 <b>Sommelier for a Night:</b> I chat with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table, about the night I worked as an "undercover sommelier" in a fancy French restaurant. Along the way, we discuss tips on choosing from a restaurant wine list and what to expect in terms of good service. no Natalie MacLean Sommelier for a Night: I chat with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table, about the night I worked as an "undercover sommelier" in a fancy French restaurant. Along the way, we discuss tips on choosing from a restaurant wine list and what to expect in terms of good service. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/Sommelierrole.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:37:52 -0500 <b>Pasta Wines:</b> Pasta is one of the tastiest comfort foods and it works with many wines, depending on it's prepared. Here are tips on how to choose bottles for noodles. no Natalie MacLean Pasta Wines: Pasta is one of the tastiest comfort foods and it works with many wines, depending on it's prepared. Here are tips on how to choose bottles for noodles. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/pastaWines.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:01:52 -0500 <b>House Wine:</b> Having your own house wine shouldn't be limited to restaurants. These favorite bottles are great for entertaining, gift giving and returning to when you want a comfortable standby. no Natalie MacLean House Wine: Having your own house wine shouldn't be limited to restaurants. These favorite bottles are great for entertaining, gift giving and returning to when you want a comfortable standby. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/housewine.mp3 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 06:32:52 -0500 <b>Books and Bottles:</b> Here are my favorite drink books, including those on wine, cocktails and beer. Build your library or give them as gifts to friends. no Natalie MacLean Books and Bottles: Here are my favorite drink books, including those on wine, cocktails and beer. Build your library or give them as gifts to friends. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/booksandbottles.mp3 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:57:52 -0500 <b>Bargain Bottles:</b> Why do some wines cost more than others? Can you taste the difference between a $15 bottle and one that's $30? How can you find great value wines in the liquor store? no Natalie MacLean Bargain Bottles: Why do some wines cost more than others? Can you taste the difference between a $15 bottle and one that's $30? How can you find great value wines in the liquor store? http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/bargainbottles.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:10:52 -0500 <b>Sommelier Secrets:</b> Several sommeliers share their insider tips on food-and-wine matching, Spanish wines and wines for grilled dishes. no Natalie MacLean Sommelier Secrets: Several sommeliers share their insider tips on food-and-wine matching, Spanish wines and wines for grilled dishes. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/askthesommelier.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:36:52 -0500 <b>Napa North:</b> One of the most beautiful wine regions in the world to visit is the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Not only is the Valley scenic, but the wines are delicious. no Natalie MacLean Napa North: One of the most beautiful wine regions in the world to visit is the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Not only is the Valley scenic, but the wines are delicious. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/BCwines.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:35:52 -0500 <b>Winery Visiting Tips</b> no Natalie MacLean Here are tips on how to get the most from your visits to wineries, from what to take with you to how to taste wine. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/wineryvisitingtips.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:52:52 -0500 <b>Global Warming and Wine:</b> Whatever your opinion on global warming, it's certainly a hot topic these days. But how would climate change affect wine? no Natalie MacLean Global Warming and Wine: Whatever your opinion on global warming, it's certainly a hot topic these days. But how would climate change affect wine? http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/globalWarming.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 07:07:52 -0500 <b>Is wine better than beer?</b> no Natalie MacLean Wine versus Beer: Here's a topic to start a pub brawl: is wine better than beer? You know my bias, but I had fun with this tongue-in-cheek topic, looking at various aspects from how wine and beer are made to how they taste. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/wineversusbeer.mp3 Mon, 7 May 2007 19:22:52 -0500 <b>Hot Drinks:</b> Ah, the pleasurable warmth of drinks such as hot toddies, mulled wine and hot butter rum cider. Here are recipes and tips on making these lovely after-dinner drinks. no Natalie MacLean Hot Drinks: Ah, the pleasurable warmth of drinks such as hot toddies, mulled wine and hot butter rum cider. Here are recipes and tips on making these lovely after-dinner drinks. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/hotdrinks.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:10:52 -0500 <b>Organic Wines:</b> Organic wine wines are among the fastest growing segments in the liquor store, but they're also misunderstood, from how they're made to their health benefits. This podcast sheds some light on these issues. no Natalie MacLean Organic Wines: Organic wine wines are among the fastest growing segments in the liquor store, but they're also misunderstood, from how they're made to their health benefits. This podcast sheds some light on these issues. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/comfortWines.mp3 Mon, 9 Apr 2007 16:52:52 -0500 <b>Cellar Tips:</b> no Natalie MacLean Cellar Tips: Have you dreamed of building a cellar? Here are some tips on choosing the right size, structure and budget for you. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/cellartips.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:49:52 -0500 <b>Interview:</b> Don Genova and I chat about buying wine in his All You Can Eat podcast as we walk through a local liquor store. no Natalie MacLean Interview: Don Genova and I chat about buying wine in his All You Can Eat podcast as we walk through a local liquor store. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/foodforthought.mp3 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:55:52 -0500 Hangovers: Queasy Like Sunday Morning no Natalie MacLean Queasy Like Sunday Morning: What causes hangovers? Are there any cures? A tongue-in-cheek look at the bane of those who enjoy a good glass (or six). http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/hangovers.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:32:52 -0500 Food Fights with Wine no Natalie MacLean When Food Fights with Wine: Matching wine with food can be particularly tough when it comes to the "problem children" of cuisine: vegetables, spicy dishes and fast food. Here are some tips to help you transform these matches into star performers on the table. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/foodAndWine.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:02:52 -0500 BookBits no Natalie MacLean Craig Rintoul, of BookBits, asks Natalie some off-beat and provocative questions about her book. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/nmacleanPOD.mp3 Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:45:52 -0500 Red White And Drunk All Over no Natalie MacLean Natalie reads from her book. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/audio/intro.mp3 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:33:52 -0500