The Wines of Alto Adige!

Today on Unwined, Mandi will be chatting with Catherine Denault from Saucette, who’s hosting some fun and creative wine events on the South Shore — because wine and good company always deserve a little local flair. Then, it’s off to Alto Adige, one of Italy’s most breathtaking and high-altitude wi…

Unwined: The 'low-everything' wine movement!

This week on Unwined with Mandi, I’m sharing my Wines of the Week, then heading to Spain with wine writer Alana Lapierre, who just got back from Bierzo with stories and insight into one of the world’s most mysterious wine regions. We’ll also visit Quails’ Gate Winery in Kelowna, as Andrea Lyons joi…

A delicious journey around the world of wine!

Today’s show is a delicious journey around the world of wine — starting right here at home with my Wines of the Week, including a little sunshine from the Loire Valley and a bold red with real attitude from South Africa. Then, we’re heading to Bordeaux, where I’ll be joined by Véronique Hombreux f…

Unwined: Celebrating Diwali and looking at book by two of Quebec's own

Today on Unwined with Mandi  we’ll be celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, with Audrey Smyth from India Rosa — she’s here to tell us how they’re bringing this beautiful celebration to life in true India Rosa style — think colourful dishes, festive cocktails, and a whole lot of sparkle. Then…

Unwined: "We’re taking a delicious trip to France"

"We’re taking a delicious trip to southern France with a crash course on Côtes du Rhône wines — what makes them so food-friendly, delicious and fun.   Then, I’ll be joined by Guillaume Blisson from Gabriel Meffre, one of the Rhône’s most historic and respected estates, to talk about blending tradi…

Unwined: Are natural wines really better for you? 

On today’s episode of Unwined with Mandi — we’re asking the big question: are natural wines really better for you?  Joining me are three incredible guests: Thierry Bellicaud from Maison Loron shares insight on their wines. Miguel Roquette of Quinta do Crasto in Portugal dives into the magic of o…

Unwined: Heritage in every glass with Krug, Rare Rioja and 100 years of celebration

Mandi will be sitting down with Louis Henrion from Maison Krug to talk about the global celebration of Krug x The Carrot, happening  at Jatoba from September 18th -October 3rd…. She’s also joined by Cristina Ijalba from Vinos Ijalba, diving into their mission of reviving and championing Rioja’s rar…

Unwined: Families and wine businesses

Today on Unwined we learn more about Zenato winery and what it means to be part of the Ten Historical Families in the Valpolicella, also Hugh Ryman joins us to talk about Castillo de Monseran and the beauty of Garnacha. In studio, Stéphane Richer de Forges from Louis Roederer is here to talk about …

Spectacular Garnacha wines from ancient high-altitude vineyards in Aragón

Mandi chats with Victor Ordóñez from Jorge Ordóñez Selections about one of Spain’s hidden gems — Bodega Breca.  Then we’re turning to the restaurant world with Jean-Simon Rioux Ranger, the sommelier at Coureur de Bois in Beloeil, a spot known for its incredible wine list — one of the best in the w…

Pop the corks, because this weekend’s show is all about Champagne!

Wine writer Mandi Robertson shares some of her favourite selections of wines, spirits and food. This week she is joined by Charles Goemare, President of the CIVC (Comité Champagne), to talk about the future of the world’s most celebrated bubbles. Mandi also welcomes Anne-Laure Dominicini from Nico…