Unreserved Wine Talk

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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 spot great values in the liquor store.Every second episode, Natalie goes solo with an unfiltered, personal reflection on wine. She'll share with you how it feels to be a woman in what is still a largely male-dominated field, her gut reaction to the latest health study that says no amount of alcohol consumption is safe and her journey in writing her next book. She'll reveal these vulnerable, sometimes embarrassing, stories with tipsy wit and wisdom that she's soaked up from 20 years of writing about wine.This podcast is for wine lovers from novices to well-cellared aficionados.

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davidjoffe

Enjoy learning about wine

Natalie is a pleasure to listen to. Her podcasts are always entertaining and informative. I learn a lot without feeling overwhelmed. I like the way she summarizes the key points. Keep up the great work!
operavino

Fun and Informative

Natalie’s podcast is a wonderful combination of informative wine content in a fun and conversational style.
JBurger13

Wonderful wine pod!

Informative wine podcast that features insightful interviews with wine professionals about really interesting topics. Great podcast for wine professionals looking to learn more about wine regions, wineries, and trends in the wine world, while also accessible and engaging for people with less experience in the wine world. 5 stars!
Victoria Hanly

Entertaining and full of golden nuggets

Fantastic podcast that marries wine education and entertainment effortlessly! Natalie is an amazing interviewer and her guests provide a wealth of knowledge woven into interesting stories from the world of wine!
Nebbiolodaze

Awesome Pod!

This is a fabulous pod! I write as an amateur wine enthusiast who has never previously written a review. I felt compelled to jump in on this one because the coverage of a topic I love is no less than absolutely stellar. The breadth of topics investigated and the guests interviewed cover an immense range and are top notch. The tenor of discussion is approachable for beginning wine lovers, experts, and everyone in between. I have devoted way too much time and money to taking wine-related courses (CSW, CSWS, IWS, SWS, FWS) but Natalie’s pods always convey new information and context. Keep up the great work, Natalie.
Terrassa227

Excellent Podcast For Exploring and Learning Wine

This podcast is insightful and approachable for all levels of wine enthusiasts. As an avid wine reader and one who listens to many different podcasts, I found the discussions fun, stimulating and helpful. Keep up the great work!
Tfleigh

Always learning something new

I’m relatively new in my journey learning about and enjoying wine. Each podcast episode is engaging and provides different and unique perspectives other than what is just inside the bottle. From health to horror stories I always find something unexpected to savor with each one and Natalie’s breadth of experience in the industry shines through.
J_H75

Improves my wine education

I have been listening to Natalie’s podcasts for several years; sometimes I find the time to watch them on YouTube. I continue to learn a lot about wines from her and her guests. She has a variety of interesting guests, and it’s clear that she does a lot of preparation for each guest on her podcast. She asks thoughtful questions of her guests. She’s quite knowledgeable and personable. She has a good sense of humor. I really enjoy the bonus episodes she provides from time to time.
Triple H Moose

Something for Everyone!

The diversity of topics and guests is amazing. Natalie’s own knowledge of wine has depth, but she’s balanced and never overshadows her guests. She asks great, well thought out questions (from tannic to sweet), and extracts a ton of detail from her guests in an easy drinking manner. Each podcast packs a full bodied punch of information. I’m working my way backward finding vintage episodes that remain fresh and vibrant. Thanks Natalie for producing show that is professionally done, and hosted from a very genuine and authentic place.
MB2222

Approachable and Intelligent

The chief characteristics that make Unreserved Wine Talk one of my top two wine podcasts (the other deals with a specific region) are its approachability, breadth, depth, intelligence, and professionalism. Although I’ve been drinking wine for many years, I’m still a novice, and this podcast seems to hit all the things one would want to know about the topic.
Carter-64

Great cast

A must listen!
Owen Tweardy

Love this Podcast

So many Wine Podcasts out there but this one is the best. I love her approach in educating without exhibiting the snobbiness so prevalent in the wine world. Great guests and interesting topics.
MissT 21

Informative and fun to listen to!

I listen in from Bermuda and I’m always intrigued by the Information and the diversity of the guests that appear on this podcast. Perfect show for wine enthusiast like myself . I will definitely be referring others to listen in! Keep up the good work Natalie !
mbodk

Great wine podcast

Some really great episodes on many topics
JWW for real

Solid show

Recently found this and really enjoying it. Informative without being overly technical. Glad to have a lot of episodes to sift through. Update now that I’ve listened to more. Really appreciate her questions and then giving her guests plenty of room to answer. She has a great ability to ask the follow-up you are probably thinking of. Surprised how often I really appreciate the ones I didn’t think I would be interested in!
Nat Gurl

Wine for all!

I am newly into wine and trying to find the right podcast(s) that can help educate me, give me diverse topics to learn about, but also keep me engaged. I listened to a couple of other podcasts and while I’m sure the topics were of interest to many, they are a little bit beyond my knowledge level. I feel like this podcast is a great entry into the world and all the wonderful things you can learn about it. i’m very happy to have stumbled across this podcast recently!
RobRab

Refreshing, informative and entertaining.

Discovered this podcast several months ago and it is now on steady rotation of my go-to pods. If you enjoy learning about wine in a light and conversational format this show is for you.
BGK*

Brava

When I drive 40 miles to work as a cellar rat at a small winery, I enjoy the soothing voice and far-ranging topics of Natalie MacClean’s Unreserved Wine Talk.   A familiar topic can feature a new facet and an unfamiliar subject gets me really hooked, and I wish the podcast would last longer.
PV Dean

Wine faults and flaws

Keith Grainger podcast with Natalie was excellent. He is very knowledgeable in an area that very few people will talk or write about. Everyone will talk about TCA but few people will go into depth of flaws and faults and what causes them and how you can detect them and even in some cases how you can eliminate them.
Mel Eitel

Wine podcast for everyone

Not only is Natalie a great podcast host, she breaks down the wine barriers so that all your are listening to is relatable. In addition to the awesome content, she has amazing guests that are full of knowledge and simply entertaining! Definitely a podcast I’m excited to listen to with each new episode!
Eric_STL

Wonderful interviews and insightful conversation!

Natalie always has an interesting cross-section of wine industry folks on chatting about a plethora of wine-related topics! She’s very conversational, and her passion for all things wine comes through in each episode. A must listen for any wine lover!
laura392

Learning about wine

I love Natalie’s podcast I am a WSET 3 and I’m studying for the FWS Natalie’s podcasts help reinforce what I have learned plus learning things I never knew This podcast is for newbie’s and anyone wanting to learn more about wine
S. Lewis, Los Angeles

Informative and entertaining!

I very much enjoy UWT - always a treat! I’ve listened to the podcast for some time now and have never been disappointed. Natalie brings a fresh perspective and somehow manages to draw out consistently the best of her guests.
SUsB

Enjoyable and informative!

I have been listening to this podcast for a number of years. I have read all of Natalie Maclean’s books and when I saw she had a podcast, I knew it was a must-listen. The topics she covers, mostly relating to various aspects concerning wine, are always interesting. Her guests bring their own stories and perspectives, brought out by Natalie’s incisive questions. I have increased my knowledge about a lot of different wines, social issues, places, people, countries, regions by listening to Natalie’s Unreserved Wine Talk every week.
Cyd Walker

Wine Talk for All

I appreciate the personal perspective of this podcast. Building connections between growers, producers, writers, and us all who love wine. Helping us understand the beauty of wine and our connection to what earth provides us through another sensory pleasure.
LaPenne-Memphis

A masters degree in wine!

Most wine podcasts are very much of the Wine 101 varietal- Napa, Bordeaux, Burgundy etc. This show goes much deeper- Bandol, Gruner Veltiner etc. I always learn something new!
Asrianf126

Informative and a Broad Range of Topics, Would Recommend

Natalie is fantastic! This is a great podcast for anyone who wants to learn about or even just likes wine. The interviews are warm, get detailed and are illuminating. Give it a listen.
mvelasco07

Highly recommend!

Unreserved Wine Talk has quickly become a favorite in my feed! The conversations Natalie has with her guests are consistently insightful, engaging, and actionable. No matter the topic, I gain something from every episode.
The Rose Bush

Love the Podcast!

Enjoyed hearing stories & tips. Thanks!
Alexstrath1

Natalie is the best!

I love Natalie’s hosting style! She’s so much fun to listen to. I can’t believe she doesn’t have more reviews on here as she’s got a HUGE following
TheNue504

Very Informative

One of my favorite wine podcasts, it’s always a must listen. I’ve learned so much from Natalie and various guests.
mtqr700

Great podcast

Very informative!
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