Unwined with Mandi Robertson is the one place where wine, food and restaurant recommendations are served up every weekend!
Mandi Robertson is an accomplished wine journalist, educator, and former sommelier, renowned for her extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of viniculture. Holding a prestigious WSET Diploma and equipped with sommelier credentials, Mandi is not just an expert in wines but also a captivating storyteller, bringing the unique narratives of wine to life in an approachable, authentic, and fun way.
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<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This Thanksgiving weekend on Unwined with Mandi, we’re exploring what to pour for everyone around the table. Dawn Murray joins us to introduce Vierge, a Canadian-owned, Quebec-made non-alcoholic wine alternative crafted with fermented tea, fruit concentrates and tannins. We’ll discover what inspired her to create it and how she builds flavour and texture without relying on alcohol.</p> <p>Pierre-Adrien Fleurant of Maison AIX takes us to Provence to talk rosé, and why this versatile wine deserves a place alongside your Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings. Then, Alessandro and Alberto Tasca of Sicily’s Tasca d’Almerita share their approach to sustainability and the work behind protecting the land that produces their wines. Plus, my Wines of the Week, with delicious recommendations and pairings for your Thanksgiving meal.</p>
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<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This week on <strong>Unwined with Mandi</strong>, we’re heading to Italy with Alessandro Medici of <strong>Medici Ermete</strong> to debunk some of the biggest misconceptions about Lambrusco. We’ll discover what makes their <strong>Concerto</strong> so unique — a single-vineyard Lambrusco that’s dry, vibrant, high-quality and seriously delicious.</p> <p dir="auto">Plus, I’m sharing details about the upcoming <strong>Unwined & Uncorked trips to Portugal, Madeira and the Azores</strong> in 2027! Click on the link below for more info :</p> <p><a href="https://deltatur.pt/en/portugal2027/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUt7FVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPlzfIBL-bnzyxxJCjHjVrIXQECLunNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp33luHoXk9iDVXAhvvAXx4PCIllXfuCBmzuCh4geu5ruKBgarlVUHo59w8As_aem_ysmBrrydOipuy3rzmPGSZQ">https://deltatur.pt/en/portugal2027/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUt7FVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPlzfIBL-bnzyxxJCjHjVrIXQECLunNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp33luHoXk9iDVXAhvvAXx4PCIllXfuCBmzuCh4geu5ruKBgarlVUHo59w8As_aem_ysmBrrydOipuy3rzmPGSZQ</a></p>
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<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Today on Unwined, we begin with a category that is changing quickly: sophisticated wine alternatives for those choosing not to drink alcohol. Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger, co-founder of French Bloom, joins me to discuss the creation of the brand and the challenge of producing a premium French sparkling wine with 0.0% alcohol. Made with organic French grapes, French Bloom was created to bring the complexity, elegance and celebratory character of traditional sparkling wine to the non-alcoholic category. We talk about how the wines are made, the growing demand for elevated alcohol-free options and why choosing not to drink should never mean settling for something uninspiring in your glass.</p> <p>Then, we travel to Burgundy for a conversation with Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin, one of the region’s most respected and historic family-owned producers. Laurent shares his perspective on the latest harvest and what the growing season may reveal in the finished wines. We also explore the fascinating diversity of Chardonnay in Burgundy, from the freshness, minerality, and precision of Chablis to the texture, depth, and complexity found in the great white wines of the Côte d’Or.</p> <p>It is a conversation about terroir, vintage variation, and the extraordinary ability of one grape variety to express itself so differently depending on where it is grown.</p>
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<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What does it mean to inherit a family winery, and decide where to take it next? This week on <em>Unwined with Mandi</em>, I’m joined by Isabel Gassier, the fifth generation of her family to work in wine in southern France. We’ll talk about the history behind Domaine Gassier, the wines of Costières de Nîmes, and how her interest in regenerative farming is shaping the estate’s future.</p> <p>Then we’re heading to Australia’s Yarra Valley with Cameron Gordon of Punt Road Wines. If your idea of Australian red wine is big, heavy and high in alcohol, the Yarra Valley may surprise you. Cameron and I will talk about what makes this cooler region so exciting, why its wines deserve more attention here in Québec, and the Airlie Bank Garden Red, a fruity, fresh, wonderfully crushable red I’ve been keen for you to try.</p>