The start of 2025 brings a shift in drinking habits, with a new movement called “Dry January” and its more flexible cousin “Dry-ish January.” The latter trend is gaining momentum with those seeking to reduce alcohol consumption while still enjoying the occasional glass or two. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie! Thanks for having me! I’m thrilled to chat about wines that have great taste without the alcoholic heft. Tell us about the scale of these movements. The numbers are revealing – […]
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Finding the Right Amount of Wine for You During Dry-ish January
As we kick off the new year, many of us are considering taking on healthier habits in 2025. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to go completely dry this January. Wine Growers Canada is encouraging you to find The Right Amount, which means enjoying wine mindfully as part of a balanced lifestyle. Joining us now with more is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! For those looking to enjoy wine responsibly in the new year, what should they […]
The Biggest, Most Surprising Wine Myths with Hailey Bohlman
Introduction What’s the important difference between dry wines and the dry feeling you get when tasting certain wines? Do all or even most wines taste better when they’re older? How can you make the most of a trip to Washington wine country? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Hailey Bohlman You can find the wines we discussed here. Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I’ll be jumping into […]
Dry January, Not Dull January: 4 Wines That Taste Great
As we kick off the new year, many of us are looking to make healthier choices. There’s a growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to moderate their alcohol intake without giving up on flavour. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie! Great to be with you, Paul! I’m excited to share these wines that prove less can be more with wines of elegance rather than power. How big is this trend? Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z participated in […]
Yes, You Can Drink Wine During Dry January … Here’s How
As we kick off the new year, many of us are looking to make healthier choices. There’s a growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to moderate their alcohol intake without giving up on flavour. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be with you! I’m excited to share these wines that prove less can be more with wines of elegance rather than power. How big is this trend? Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z participated […]
Shaking Up Dry January with Terrific Low and No-Alcohol Wines
As we kick off the new year, many of us are looking to make healthier choices. There’s a growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to moderate their alcohol intake without giving up on flavour. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie! Great to be with you, Bindu! How big is this trend? Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z participated in Dry January last year, with Millennials and Gen X at about 20%. Even more are choosing “Dry-ish” or “Damp” […]
How to Survive (and Thrive) This Dry January: Wines That Make it a Breeze
As we kick off the new year, many of us are looking to make healthier choices. There’s a growing trend called Dry-ish January for those who want to moderate their alcohol intake without giving up on flavour. Joining us today is Natalie MacLean who offers Canada’s most popular online wine classes at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie! Great to be back with you! I’m excited to share these wines that prove less can be more with wines of elegance rather than power. How big is this trend? Market research shows that 46% of Gen Z […]
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings January 4, 2025
You can access the wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. You can also see my wine reviews for December 14th. These are just some of the benefits of supporting our wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a day or two before the release based on the LCBO doing so. Curious […]
Flute or White Wine Glass for Champagne, Serving Tips and Styles with Chris Ruhland
Introduction Should you drink Champagne from a white wine glass or a flute? What is the ideal temperature range for serving Champagne? What might surprise you about the technical side of Champagne production? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Christopher S. Ruhland, author of Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine. How to Win To […]
Dom Perignon, Grand Cru Champagnes and Marketing Myths with Chris Ruhland
Introduction Did the Benedictine monk Dom Perignon invent Champagne? Why is Grand Cru Champagne not necessarily the best Champagne? What makes Champagne so versatile and food-friendly? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Christopher S. Ruhland, author of the award-winning Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Press for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine. How to Win To qualify, all you have to […]
