Why it pays to “go south” when hunting for wine bargains, what are sure bet gift wines and why go local is a delicious decision (not just the right one). Wines recommended include Huff Estates, Closson Chase, Inniskillin, Tawse and Le Clos Jordanne.
Book: Unquenchable
A Gifted Story Teller who Writes with a Humorous Bent – Huffington Post
Didn’t get all your holiday shopping done on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Not to worry, I’ve got a list of wine-inspired gifts, organized by the personality of the recipient. You can get most of these gifts online and in time to make it under the tree (if you start shopping now!). I can’t put down Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines by Natalie MacLean. She’s a multimedia wine personality, with a blog, videos and books. Natalie is a gifted story teller who writes with a humorous bent. No matter how much you know about wine, […]
More than Five Million Followers, Two Books and Christmas Wine and Food Memories – The Ottawa Citizen
It’s not surprising that many of Natalie MacLean’s holiday memories revolve around drink. The Ottawa sommelier has two books to her name, wine columns with more than five million followers and a shelf-full of awards. She was named the World’s Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. “I beat them to a pulp with my liver,” chuckles MacLean, whose wit makes her a favourite at wine and food shows across the country. “I love what I write about. It’s a great honour to be invited into the kitchens of some of the world’s best winemakers.” When […]
3 Insider Tips to Buy Wine that’s Affordable and Awesome
If you’re heading out to do some wine shopping, you might find these 3 quick tips helpful to spot the wines that taste twice as expensive as they cost: 1. Look for wines from warm regions, like Argentina and Chile. Often the cost of production is cheaper because winemakers aren’t battling disease, rot and weather as much as cool climate producers do. Therefore, there’s less crop loss and lower costs for production. 2. Seek labels that have illegible gothic script and impossibly long names that are difficult to pronounce in the liquor store (or anywhere else). Few people can read […]
How to Choose a Gift Wine – Elle Magazine
I was happy to contribute some advice on how to choose a gift wine for the January issue of Elle Magazine… Natalie MacLean, author of Unquenchable, offers some tips for gift giving. Bringing the perfect bottle of wine to a dinner party can be tricky. Try selecting a wine that has a personal story to give your host. As in: “We toasted out first apartment with this wine; we hope it brings you as much luck as it did us.”
Signed copies of Unquenchable in Stores Now … lovely holiday gifts :)
I’ll keep this list current as I make my way across the country and sign more copies of Unquenchable (and develop cabernet carpal tunnel syndrome). I can’t believe how fast these signed editions disappear from stores, so get yours as soon as you can if you want one or several as gifts. Ottawa Gloucester Chapters 2401 City Park Drive, 613-744-5175 Rideau Chapters 47 Rideau Street 613-241-0073 Sparks Street SmithBooks 56 Sparks Street 613-236-0637 Bank Street The Book Company 128 Bank Street 613-238-7683 Kanata Chapters Kanata Centrum, 400 Earl Grey Drive 613-271-7553 Costco Kanata 770 Silver Seven Road 613-270-5550 Ottawa Airport […]
The author visits legendary winemakers and their families and shares their stories in a conversational style – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Having just returned from an unplanned six-week visit to my family home in Carmel, California, I find myself with a frighteningly short nine shopping days till Christmas! Thankfully, buying gifts for my wine-loving friends is much simpler than shopping for less laser-focused folks on my list. Sharing a passion with someone makes gift selection a cinch. Here is my list of what I hope to find under our tree. It’s a safe bet that these would be welcome items for other wine lovers. A wine book devoted to the search for bargain wines is “Unquenchable” by Natalie MacLean, a Canadian […]
Having a Good Friend Bring You Along on Her Wine-Soaked Adventures – Living In The Kitchen With Puppies
Unquenchable A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines Written by Natalie MacLean Hardcover, 368 pages Also available as an eBook When I was young, wine seemed so grown up. It had its own glass and everything. At that point I knew 4 types of wine: red, white, pink and bubbly. I bought cheap wine because.. it was cheap. This is how most of us begin our wine journey. As I grew up I learned a little more about wine. I have incorporated it into my life like a good friend and while I might not know much if […]
If You Only Buy One Book About Wine in Your Life Make it Unquenchable – Fiesta Farms Food Matters
By Ivy Knight, blogger for Fiesta Farms and contributor to the Globe & Mail If You Only Buy One Book About Wine in Your Life Make it “Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines” by Natalie MacLean. The bestselling of author of “Red, White and Drunk All Over” is possibly the world’s most engaging and down-to-earth wine writer. In this book the Ottawa-based MacLean takes you on a world tour of Australia, Africa, Germany and more, meeting winemakers and tasting their wines. She takes us along for the ride and makes it so much fun that you […]
Highly educational and witty, neophytes and professionals will drink this up – Wine Enthusiast Magazine
This holiday season, give a book to your favorite wine, spirits or culinary lover. Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean Chock full of insider tips and engaging anecdotes, this four-time James Beard award-winning author arms readers with the necessities to locate wines with the best value. Highly educational and witty, neophytes and professionals will drink this up. You can read more reviews of my new wine book Unquenchable here.
