This morning on Unwined with Mandi, we’re taking listeners from the rugged coastlines of Tasmania to the vineyards of Ribera del Duero with a show all about flavour, craftsmanship, and wines made for the season ahead.

First, we’ll chat with Tom Wallace from Devil's Corner about why Tasmania has become one of the most exciting cool-climate wine regions in the world, especially for elegant, vibrant Pinot Noir. Then, we’ll switch gears and speak with Jamie Johnson about an exciting new collaboration involving The Balvenie and artist Victor Nai, exploring the intersection of whisky, craftsmanship, and creativity. Finally, we’ll head to Spain with Luisa de Paz from Bodegas Protos to talk about why the bold yet balanced wines of Ribera del Duero are absolutely perfect for BBQ season — from grilled meats to smoky summer evenings. A delicious, globe-trotting show filled with stories, wine, whisky, and plenty of inspiration for what to sip this summer.

This morning on&nbsp;Unwined with Mandi, we&rsquo;re taking listeners from the rugged coastlines of&nbsp;Tasmania&nbsp;to the vineyards of&nbsp;Ribera del Duero&nbsp;with a show all about flavour, craftsmanship, and wines made for the season ahead.
First, we&rsquo;ll chat with Tom Wallace from Devil's Corner about why Tasmania has become one of the most exciting cool-climate wine regions in the world, especially for elegant, vibrant Pinot Noir. Then, we&rsquo;ll switch gears and speak with Jamie Johnson about an exciting new collaboration involving The Balvenie and artist Victor Nai, exploring the intersection of whisky, craftsmanship, and creativity. Finally, we&rsquo;ll head to Spain with Luisa de Paz from Bodegas Protos to talk about why the bold yet balanced wines of Ribera del Duero are absolutely perfect for BBQ season &mdash; from grilled meats to smoky summer evenings. A delicious, globe-trotting show filled with stories, wine, whisky, and plenty of inspiration for what to sip this summer.

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

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Unwined: Wines for the season ahead.

On this special Mother’s Day edition of Unwined with Mandi, host Mandi Robertson celebrated moms with heartfelt stories, delicious food, and wines perfect for raising a glass to the women who do it all.

The show featured Mandi’s top wines of the week, carefully chosen for Mother’s Day celebrations — from brunch tables to elegant family dinners — with a focus on wines that feel joyful, approachable, and memorable.

Joining the show was Teresa Araújo from Sogrape to discuss the iconic Mateus Rosé from Portugal. The conversation explored the beauty of Portugal’s regional grape blends and how Mateus Rosé became one of the world’s most recognizable wines. Listeners also heard the touching historical story behind the bottle’s unique shape — inspired by the flasks used during World War II — a design that has remained virtually unchanged for decades and continues to symbolize both nostalgia and timeless style.

The culinary side of Mother’s Day came courtesy of recipe developer Cristina Iacono, who shared a comforting yet elegant chicken piccata recipe perfect for treating mom at home. The discussion highlighted bright Mediterranean flavours, simple preparation, and why thoughtful home cooking can sometimes be the greatest gift of all.

And bringing some humor and heart to the show was Mother’s Day “spoiling expert” Jake Robertson, who joined Mandi to talk about the little things that make moms feel appreciated — adding a fun, personal, and family-centered touch to the episode.

On this special Mother&rsquo;s Day edition of&nbsp;Unwined with Mandi, host Mandi Robertson celebrated moms with heartfelt stories, delicious food, and wines perfect for raising a glass to the women who do it all.
The show featured Mandi&rsquo;s top wines of the week, carefully chosen for Mother&rsquo;s Day celebrations &mdash; from brunch tables to elegant family dinners &mdash; with a focus on wines that feel joyful, approachable, and memorable.
Joining the show was Teresa Ara&uacute;jo from Sogrape to discuss the iconic Mateus Ros&eacute; from Portugal. The conversation explored the beauty of Portugal&rsquo;s regional grape blends and how Mateus Ros&eacute; became one of the world&rsquo;s most recognizable wines. Listeners also heard the touching historical story behind the bottle&rsquo;s unique shape &mdash; inspired by the flasks used during World War II &mdash; a design that has remained virtually unchanged for decades and continues to symbolize both nostalgia and timeless style.
The culinary side of Mother&rsquo;s Day came courtesy of recipe developer Cristina Iacono, who shared a comforting yet elegant chicken piccata recipe perfect for treating mom at home. The discussion highlighted bright Mediterranean flavours, simple preparation, and why thoughtful home cooking can sometimes be the greatest gift of all.
And bringing some humor and heart to the show was Mother&rsquo;s Day &ldquo;spoiling expert&rdquo; Jake Robertson, who joined Mandi to talk about the little things that make moms feel appreciated &mdash; adding a fun, personal, and family-centered touch to the episode.

Unwined: Wine for Mother's Day

Today on Unwined, we're getting ready for the big game on Sunday night — yes, the Habs are playing, and I’ve got you covered with some wine picks that actually make sense for hockey night. Think easy, refreshing, and just interesting enough to keep you engaged through all three periods.

We’re also heading to Greece, where I’ll be joined by Stelios Tiris from Mega Spileo, a historic winery tucked into the mountains of Achaia, known for producing precise, mineral-driven wines like Assyrtiko that really reflect the landscape and the people behind them.

And then, we’re coming back home to Montreal with Maureen David from 1769 Distillery — a family-run, grain-to-bottle operation that’s bringing a fresh, thoughtful approach to Canadian spirits, with everything crafted right here in the city.

Today on Unwined, we're getting ready for the big game on Sunday night &mdash; yes, the Habs are playing, and I&rsquo;ve got you covered with some wine picks that actually make sense for hockey night. Think easy, refreshing, and just interesting enough to keep you engaged through all three periods.
We&rsquo;re also heading to Greece, where I&rsquo;ll be joined by Stelios Tiris from Mega Spileo, a historic winery tucked into the mountains of Achaia, known for producing precise, mineral-driven wines like Assyrtiko that really reflect the landscape and the people behind them.
And then, we&rsquo;re coming back home to Montreal with Maureen David from 1769 Distillery &mdash; a family-run, grain-to-bottle operation that&rsquo;s bringing a fresh, thoughtful approach to Canadian spirits, with everything crafted right here in the city.

Unwined: Wine picks for hockey night!

Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re taking a deep dive into the wines of Portugal — a country that continues to surprise with its diversity, quality, and strong sense of identity.

We’ll start by exploring one of Portugal’s most important contributions to the wine world: cork. It’s something we often take for granted, but it plays a critical role in winemaking, sustainability, and wine aging. Joining me is Raul Valle from Amorim, one of the world’s leading cork producers, to explain why cork matters more than ever.

We’ll then head to the north of Portugal, to the Vinho Verde region, where Antonio Mendonça from Soalheiro will share his perspective on their winemaking philosophy and why the people behind the wines are just as important as the land itself.

And finally, if Portugal is on your travel list (and it should be), we’ll help you plan the perfect visit. Ricardo Freitas from Deltatur will walk us through how to navigate the wine regions — from Porto to the Douro Valley and beyond — and how to make the most of the experience

Today on&nbsp;Unwined with Mandi, we&rsquo;re taking a deep dive into the wines of Portugal &mdash; a country that continues to surprise with its diversity, quality, and strong sense of identity.
We&rsquo;ll start by exploring one of Portugal&rsquo;s most important contributions to the wine world: cork. It&rsquo;s something we often take for granted, but it plays a critical role in winemaking, sustainability, and wine aging. Joining me is Raul Valle from Amorim, one of the world&rsquo;s leading cork producers, to explain why cork matters more than ever.
We&rsquo;ll then head to the north of Portugal, to the Vinho Verde region, where Antonio Mendon&ccedil;a from Soalheiro will share his perspective on their winemaking philosophy and why the people behind the wines are just as important as the land itself.
And finally, if Portugal is on your travel list (and it should be), we&rsquo;ll help you plan the perfect visit. Ricardo Freitas from Deltatur will walk us through how to navigate the wine regions &mdash; from Porto to the Douro Valley and beyond &mdash; and how to make the most of the experience

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