Nicole MacKay

Nicole MacKay in the managing editor of the SOMM TV Magazine. She holds her WSET 3 and is a Spanish Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild. With a passion for food and travel, she's often found in her kitchen adjusting perfectly good recipes to be gluten-free and plant-based.

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Winemakers Redefining Bourgogne’s Revival and Legacy

Bourgogne — home to the world’s most revered Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — has long…

New Rules of Wine Pairing with Juan Fernando Cortés

Wine pairing has long been considered an art form, requiring a keen understanding of food and wine…

Rhys Vineyards - Santa Cruz Mountains
Quality Over Quantity in the Rugged Santa Cruz Mountains

Winemakers in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, a place of rugged terrain and coastal beauty, are making…

Lirac AOC
Lirac AOC Is in Its ‘Fresh’ Era and Ready To Take on Climate Change

Lirac AOC wines of today are different from those in 1947. When the appellation became…

sustainable Piedmont wines
Editor Picks: Sustainable Piedmont Wines to Try For Earth Day

In the northwest of Italy, bordering Switzerland in the north and France in the west,…

How Paul Hobbs Liberated Argentina Wine to Become the Malbec Maestro

With early experiences that traverse iconic wineries like Simi and Opus One, it’s no surprise…

Alileo Wines
Family-Run Alileo Wines Brings Sicily State-Side (In A Sustainable Box)

For the average person, there are few parallels linking Massachusetts and Sicily. The former is…

women-led champagne houses
Women-Led Champagne Houses to Celebrate this International Women’s Day

It’s mind-blowing to think that a region of a mere 84,000 acres (34,200 hectares) can…

cool climate wines
Brrrilliant Bottles: Cool Climate Wines for Cold Weather

As a prickly chill permeates the winter air, many wine enthusiasts seek solace in big,…

Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc
How Much Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Costs in 16 Countries

When it comes to New Zealand wines, one brand stands out for its vibrant flavors,…

Editor Picks: Galentine’s Day Wines By Women Winemakers in Napa

Galentine’s Day, a celebration of female friendships, is a delightful antidote to the heart-shaped holiday…

taco and wine pairings
How To Pair Tacos and Wine, Let’s Taco ‘Bout It

Tacos are undoubtedly one of Mexico’s most significant contributions to the culinary world. What originated…