Today is our final show of 2025, and we’re sending this year off in style — with bubbles, brilliance, and a little Highland elegance. If there was ever a time to open something unforgettable, it’s New Year’s Eve, and no champagne captures that feeling quite like Krug. A house built on individuality, precision, and the art of patience.

And because celebrations don’t end with bubbles, we’re also diving into the world of whisky — but not just any whisky. We’re talking about one defined by lightness, texture, and quiet radiance: Glenmorangie. With us is Bryan Simpson, National Brand Ambassador, to guide us through what makes Glenmorangie so distinct!  

Today is our final show of 2025, and we&rsquo;re sending this year off in style &mdash; with bubbles, brilliance, and a little Highland elegance. If there was ever a time to open something unforgettable, it&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Eve, and no champagne captures that feeling quite like Krug. A house built on individuality, precision, and the art of patience.
And because celebrations don&rsquo;t end with bubbles, we&rsquo;re also diving into the world of whisky &mdash; but not just any whisky. We&rsquo;re talking about one defined by lightness, texture, and quiet radiance: Glenmorangie. With us is Bryan Simpson, National Brand Ambassador, to guide us through what makes Glenmorangie so distinct! &nbsp;

Mandi Robertson talks to all the shakers and movers in the beverage and food industry in addition to sharing some of her favourite selections to excite your tastebuds.

Mandi Robertson talks to all the shakers and movers in the beverage and food industry in addition to sharing some of her favourite selections to excite your tastebuds.

Unwined with Mandi Robertson

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

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Unwined: Sending this year off in style — with bubbles, brilliance and Highland elegance!

This week on Unwined, Mandi Robertson takes listeners through a delicious mix of wine, food, and Montréal’s vibrant culinary scene.

The show begins with Wines of the Week, including a spotlight on Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio, along with details about a tasting opportunity happening this Friday at the SAQ, where listeners can discover this fresh, easy-drinking white wine.

Mandi is then joined by Victor Afonso from Tapeo, one of Montréal’s most beloved Spanish restaurants. Together, they discuss the joy of tapas, the culture of sharing plates, and how Tapeo has been welcoming diners for over 22 years, becoming a true staple of the city’s dining scene.

Later in the show, Mandi speaks with Yves Lowe, Senior Director and Executive Chef of Gastronomic Programming for Montréal en Lumière. Yves walks listeners through the exciting programming of this year’s edition and what food lovers can look forward to during one of Montréal’s most anticipated festivals.

To close the show, Mandi turns her attention to Germany, highlighting Dönnhoff, a beautiful estate known for its refined, expressive wines and strong sense of place.

A thoughtful and flavour-filled episode celebrating wine, food, and the people behind them.

This week on&nbsp;Unwined, Mandi Robertson takes listeners through a delicious mix of wine, food, and Montr&eacute;al&rsquo;s vibrant culinary scene.
The show begins with Wines of the Week, including a spotlight on&nbsp;Casillero del Diablo&nbsp;Pinot Grigio, along with details about a tasting opportunity happening this Friday at the&nbsp;SAQ, where listeners can discover this fresh, easy-drinking white wine.
Mandi is then joined by&nbsp;Victor Afonso&nbsp;from Tapeo, one of Montr&eacute;al&rsquo;s most beloved Spanish restaurants. Together, they discuss the joy of tapas, the culture of sharing plates, and how Tapeo has been welcoming diners for over 22 years, becoming a true staple of the city&rsquo;s dining scene.
Later in the show, Mandi speaks with&nbsp;Yves Lowe, Senior Director and Executive Chef of Gastronomic Programming for&nbsp;Montr&eacute;al en Lumi&egrave;re. Yves walks listeners through the exciting programming of this year&rsquo;s edition and what food lovers can look forward to during one of Montr&eacute;al&rsquo;s most anticipated festivals.
To close the show, Mandi turns her attention to Germany, highlighting&nbsp;D&ouml;nnhoff, a beautiful estate known for its refined, expressive wines and strong sense of place.
A thoughtful and flavour-filled episode celebrating wine, food, and the people behind them.

Unwined: A mix of wine, food, and Montréal’s vibrant culinary scene!

Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re starting in Spain with Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta, one of Rioja’s historic benchmarks. I’ll be joined by Javier Bañales, who will walk us through what defines classic fine Rioja wines, why time and freshness matter so much, and why these wines remain timeless and deeply pleasurable to drink.

Then, we head to Italy with Masi Agricola. Raffaele Boscaini will join me to talk about a brand-new Prosecco that’s just landed at the SAQ — what makes it different, why the branding changed, and why this is the kind of bottle you’ll want to have chilled and ready.

And finally — something very exciting for Montreal food lovers. A brand-new Italian restaurant has just opened its doors, and today we have them in studio. Celebrated Montreal chef Steve Marcone joins me alongside his partner Viral Patel to introduce La Figata — a new address for Italian cuisine that’s already generating serious buzz.

Today on Unwined with Mandi, we&rsquo;re starting in Spain with&nbsp;Bodegas Mart&iacute;nez Lacuesta, one of Rioja&rsquo;s historic benchmarks. I&rsquo;ll be joined by&nbsp;Javier Ba&ntilde;ales, who will walk us through what defines classic fine Rioja wines, why time and freshness matter so much, and why these wines remain timeless and deeply pleasurable to drink.
Then, we head to Italy with&nbsp;Masi Agricola.&nbsp;Raffaele Boscaini&nbsp;will join me to talk about a brand-new Prosecco that&rsquo;s just landed at the SAQ &mdash; what makes it different, why the branding changed, and why this is the kind of bottle you&rsquo;ll want to have chilled and ready.
And finally &mdash; something very exciting for Montreal food lovers. A brand-new Italian restaurant has just opened its doors, and today we have them in studio. Celebrated Montreal chef&nbsp;Steve Marcone&nbsp;joins me alongside his partner&nbsp;Viral Patel&nbsp;to introduce La Figata &mdash; a new address for Italian cuisine that&rsquo;s already generating serious buzz.

Unwined: Spain's Rioja wines. Plus: Prosecco and Italian cuisine

We hear this word sustainability all the time - but what does it really mean when it comes to wine?  

Today we’ll ask that question to Meghan Littlejohn program manager from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. We will also have Alessio Planeta from Planeta Wines in Sicily. Alessio will talk about their SOStain program me.  Also we will chat with William Wilkinson- chief winemaker from Le Bonheur to talk about alternative packaging. 

For information about Mandi's Portugal tour, visit https://deltatur.pt/en/unwined2026/

We hear this word sustainability all the time - but what does it really mean when it comes to wine? &nbsp;
Today we&rsquo;ll ask that question to Meghan Littlejohn program manager from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. We will also have Alessio Planeta from Planeta Wines in Sicily. Alessio will talk about their SOStain program me.&nbsp; Also we will chat with William Wilkinson- chief winemaker from Le Bonheur to talk about alternative packaging.&nbsp;
For information about Mandi's Portugal tour, visit&nbsp;https://deltatur.pt/en/unwined2026/

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