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Natalie MacLean App Takes the Guessing out of Wine

Photos courtesy of Natalie MacLean. Staring at the row upon row of wine at pretty much any LCBO you’ll visit, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options. Sometimes a clever label grabs your attention and you want to try it, but will it be good enough for your next

Natalie MacLean’s Wine of the Week

Saltram Winemaker's Selection Shiraz Tempranillo Wine Review Barossa Valley, South Australia A full-bodied red wine with the majority being Shiraz and a splash of Tempranillo grapes grown in a very low-yield, small vineyard. Loaded with blackberry, cassis, and fleshy black plums, yet offering supreme balance and pleasure. Try it with

Natalie MacLean’s Wine of the Week

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Review Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia Lots of attractive mint and fleshy blackberries on the nose of this seductive, full-bodied red wine. Loaded with character and well worth the price.   Complete Cheese Pizza Wine   Price: $24.95 Score: 92/100 Alcohol: 14.5% Sweetness: Dry Drink:

Natalie MacLean’s Wine of the Week

Segura Viudas Heredad Brut Reserva, Traditional Method Cava D.O. Penedès, Spain An astronomically great value compared to Champagne. Toasty and refreshing and crisp. Great aperitif or try it with shabby-chic nibbles like pretzels and potato chips. An absolutely stunning bottle that makes this a gorgeous gift wine. Why not? Cheers!

Natalie MacLean’s Wine of the Week

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2008 California, United States This wine is a blend of mostly syrah and grenache grapes, with some cinsault, mourvèdre and carignane grapes. I love the Bordeaux aroma I get first followed by cassis, blackcurrant and smoke, but most of all, fresh earth. Full-bodied and complex.
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