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34: Seafood Pairings, Flying Corks, Sober Curious

34: Seafood Pairings, Flying Corks, Sober Curious

FromUnreserved Wine Talk


34: Seafood Pairings, Flying Corks, Sober Curious

FromUnreserved Wine Talk

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This past Friday, in a scene not unfamiliar to Champagne lovers everywhere, one Wimbledon spectator lost control of his cork, which then made it's way onto the court and stopped the men’s match. But not to worry, I've got you covered.  On today's episode, I'm sharing the exact method you can use to avoid disaster when opening your bubbly. We're also going to talk about another challenge for many wine lovers - pairing wine with seafood. From cod to oysters, salmon and more, I'm giving you my best insider tips to help you find a pairing you'll love. Finally, we're going to explore the new trend of sober curious wine drinkers as reported in the New York Times recently. This last bit is controversial, and I get real honest about my own drinking. Highlights How did Champagne corks end up on the court during a Wimbledon match? What's the right way to open a bottle of bubbly? What wine pairings do I recommend for white fish, salmon, meaty fish and oysters? Are there any insider tips for pairing wine and seafood? Why am I so intrigued by the concept of sober curious? How do I think about alcoholism? Why do I think an interesting life is lived in the grey zone? What role does wine and moderation play in gender-related issues? To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.
Released:
Jul 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.