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Episode 176 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 

 

Episode 176 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author & Instructor

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery

Today, we chat with Natalie MacLean regarding her new book, and how her past has helped her pen her new book, Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much. 

Book:  Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much

1:28  Natalie reflects on how she turned some of the hardest times in her life into an engaging memoir - instead of just  a “misery dump”

6:00 Marcy asks Natalie about her “Twittergate” issue that is discussed in the book, and we learn about how Natalie has become a Copywrite Nerd!

8:10 Natalie highlights a lot of women winemakers in her memoir! 

11:40 Natalie chats about social media management and content creation - it’s a lot of work!

12:22 The Companion Guide to the book entails: Book Club info, Wine info, discussion topics!

14:00 Natalie shares where she likes to visit when she comes to Sonoma County - Merry Edwards, La Crema, Pinos are her favorite! 

15:55 Dry Extract - when wine is boiled down to its essence - this is what made her discover who she is at her core - and brought her closure with this book. 

17:22 Natalie’s recommendation of what pairs with catharsis: Pinot Noir - packed with flavor, it’s not heavy, it’s a release, there’s no bitter aftertaste. 
 
18:55 Natalie has her own podcast too, check it out! Unreserved Wine Talk (link below)

19:13 Be sure to check out her website for wine resources and other bonuses for buying her book through her website! 

 

Links:

https://www.nataliemaclean.com/

Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much

Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast

Sponsored by:

Ron Rubin Winery 

Credits: 
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Threshold Studios

Spring Happening’s Along the Wine Road 2021

It’s Spring along the Wine Road and Beth is here to let you know what’s happening now and upcoming in Northern Sonoma County. We also sip on some Grenache from Jigar Wines, Marcy tells us about a new Sparkling Wine book by Katherine Cole, and Beth has an item –The Vinrella!

Wine of the Day: Jigar Grenache

Book of the Day: Sparkling Wine Anytime by Katherine Cole

Item of the Day: The Vinrella!

SHOW NOTES

1:00 Wine of the Day -- Jigar 2016 Grenache

5:31 – Barrel Tasting has been moved to 2022

6:48 New May Event –Member May, Be a Wine Club member for a Day! Details about 8 Days in May are on the website now.

11:11 Wine Road Tasting Pass has re-launched One Pass is good for 2 people. Check website for new details and options.

15:03 Book of the Day: Katherine Cole has a new book Sparkling Wine Anytime

16:42 Beth has an item! The Vinrella- a wine bottle shaped umbrella. Perfect for a Wine Country rain shower or a walk in the sun.

Come Visit Us!

UPDATE: WINE ROAD won BEST LIFESTYLE PODCAST 2021 at the Taste Awards and was inducted into Taste Award the Hall Of Fame!!

Thank you for your votes!

Links

Jigar Wines

Sparkling Wine Anytime by Katherine Cole

The Vinrella

8 Days In May May 24-31, 2021

Wine Road

Sonoma County Winegrowers

Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
http://thresholdstudios.info/

Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support.