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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Beaujolais Nouveau
6 Things to Know About Beaujolais Nouveau

Updated November 2023 Beaujolais Nouveau can spur a spectum of emotions. For those new to…

Elaine Chukan Brown
Get To Know the SOMM TV Cast: Elaine Chukan Brown

In today’s world of social media wine influencers and editorial paid partnerships, authentic voices have…

Meghan Zobeck
Get To Know the SOMM TV Cast: Meghan Zobeck

Anyone who has seen Meghan Zobeck in action on SOMM TV knows that her laugh…

Stolpman Vineyards
Stolpman Vineyards: Connecting Ballard Canyon to the Northern Rhône

There are more than 5,700 miles between Ballard Canyon, California and the Northern Rhône. That’s…

Your Guide to the Finest SOMM Film Wines on Vivino

The glorious thing about cinema is it captures a moment in time. For wine fans…

Maryam Ahmed
Get To Know the SOMM TV Cast: Maryam Ahmed

It’s not uncommon for people in the wine industry to have more than one speciality.…

Gavi Piemonte
Why the Terroir in Gavi Is Prime for Making White Wine

The rolling hills of Piemonte provide a plethora of delicious, world-renowned wines. From Barolo and…

Carlo Mondavi
Industry Innovator: Monarch Tractor Co-Founder, Carlo Mondavi

As the grandson of the great Robert Mondavi, many believe that Carlo Mondavi was destined…

food and wine movies
11 Food and Wine Movies to Watch This Fall on SOMM TV

There’s a reason that pictures of food and wine memes fill our social media feeds.…

Krug Champagne
The Origin of Krug Champagne and Its Iconic Grande Cuvée

When people think of Champagne, they think of Krug. It’s one of France’s most iconic…

SOMM 4 Cup of Salvation
SOMM Director, Jason Wise, Spills SOMM 4 Details

The SOMM films have taken the wine world by storm for nearly a decade. Creator and filmmaker Jason Wise has…

Ian Cauble
Where Are They Now: Master Sommelier Ian Cauble

The original SOMM documentary, released in 2013, gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the arduous journey towards…