Episodes
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Unwined: The Wines of Greece & All things Barolo!
This week on Unwined with Mandi, make room on your La Grande Dégustation de Montréal itinerary for Wines of Greece at counter A18. With 34 wines to discover at its wine bar, this is a chance to explore a country whose wines deserve a bigger place on our tables. Greece’s indigenous grape…
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Unwined: We’re discovering BOUS, a Montreal restaurant with a refined expression of Persian cuisine.
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re discovering BOUS, a Montreal restaurant where childhood memories help shape a refined expression of Persian cuisine. I’ll be speaking with co-founders Hamed Masoumi and Saba Heravi, starting with their childhoods in Iran, their journeys to Montreal and the...
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Unwined: A Barossa Legend, a Fresh New Look, and a New Way to Date!
This Week on Unwined with Mandi: A Barossa Legend, a Fresh New Look, and a New Way to Date! This week on Unwined with Mandi, we’re heading to Australia’s Barossa Valley to discover the fascinating story behind one of the country’s most iconic wine names, Peter Lehmann. I’m joined by Andrew Stark...
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Unwined: What to pour for everyone around the table?
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...
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Unwined: We’re heading to Italy!
This week on Unwined with Mandi, we’re heading to Italy with Alessandro Medici of Medici Ermete to debunk some of the biggest misconceptions about Lambrusco. We’ll discover what makes their Concerto so unique — a single-vineyard Lambrusco that’s dry, vibrant, high-quality and seriously delicious....
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Unwined: Sophisticated wine alternatives for....non-drinkers!
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...
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Unwined: What does it mean to inherit a family winery?
What does it mean to inherit a family winery, and decide where to take it next? This week on Unwined with Mandi, 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…
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Unwined: Celebrating the flavors of the season—and taking you straight to Portugal
This week on Unwined with Mandi, we’re celebrating the flavors of the season—and taking you straight to Portugal. First, Mandi sits down with Lumir Jardak to make the most of fresh fig season. They’re talking about a beautiful fig tart made with crisp phyllo pastry and cheese: a recipe that looks...
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Unwined: The food, rum and culture of Martinique!
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re diving into the food, rum and culture of Martinique as Martinique Gourmande returns to the city. I’m joined by Muriel Wiltord from the Martinique Tourism Committee, Martinican chef Prisca Morjon, and Ralph Couteperoumal from Trois Rivières rum to talk about the...
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Unwined: Tawse Winery
Tawse Winery is celebrating 25 years in Niagara, and what a way to mark the occasion. The winery has just been named Canadian Winery of the Year for an incredible fifth time. This week on Unwined with Mandi, we celebrate the people, wines and vision behind one of Ontario’s most celebrated…
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Best of Unwined: From Greece to Chile to Uruguay and what is The Wine Resistance?
We look back at some of Mandi's best interviews. This week: Tselepos winery, Chocolan winery, Bodega Garzon winery, Master of Wine Jackie Blisson.
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Best of Unwined: From Ontario to Tasmania to Spain and even some scotch
We look back at some of Mandi's best interviews. This week: Closson Chase winery, Devil's Corner winery, Balvenie distillery, Bodegas Protos winery.
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Unwined: From the vineyards of Quebec to the whisky houses of Japan!
Coming up on today's edition of Unwined with Mandi, we're taking you from the vineyards of Quebec to the whisky houses of Japan. As always, we'll kick things off with my Wines of the Week—two fantastic bottles, both under $30, that prove you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy something truly...
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Unwined: Italy's rare grapes and French rosé
This week on Unwined with Mandi, we're travelling from Italy to France before ending our journey in beautiful Nova Scotia. First, we head to the Veneto to meet Francesco Favaretto from Carezzabella Winery, a small family-run estate producing organic wines and cultivating a rare grape variety…
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Unwined: Behind Every Great Wine is a Great Story
What makes a great bottle of wine? Is it the grape, the region, the winemaker... or the story behind it? This week on Unwined with Mandi, we're discovering why great wine is about so much more than what's in your glass. First, I sit down with Véronique Hombreaux from Mouton Cadet to explore the...
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Summer Sipping: Rosé, Sparkling Wines & Summer Escapes
Summer is officially here, and this week on Unwined with Mandi, we're exploring the wines and destinations that deserve a place on your summer bucket list. First, we'll head to the south of France, where Aurélie Bertin welcomes us to the beautiful Château Sainte-Roseline. We'll discover why this...
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Unwined: All about Ontario
Ontario's wine industry has transformed over the past few decades, and this week on Unwined with Mandi, we're exploring its past, present, and future. Sponsored by Wines of Ontario, Mandi sits down with renowned winemaker Thomas Bachelder, Montreal native and one of the pioneers of Niagara...
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Unwined: Wines and spirits of Quebec
As Quebecers prepare to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, this week's edition of Unwined with Mandi shines a spotlight on the wines and spirits being crafted right here at home. Mandi welcomes Marie-Elaine Dufour and Chris Zacchia of Vignoble Côte de Vaudreuil to discuss their journey as winery...
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Unwined: We're heading to Portugal and the historic winery, Aveleda
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we're heading to Portugal to explore one of the country's most iconic and historic wine producers: Aveleda. Joining Mandi is Diogo Campilho, Head Winemaker at Aveleda, to talk about the winery's rich history, the wines that have made it famous around the world, and…
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Unwined: All about a special event at Pampa Social on June 16th!
Today, we're celebrating a few fantastic Wines of the Week, but we're also looking ahead to a very special event happening on June 16th at Pampa Social, where I'll be hosting a wine dinner that promises to be full of great food, great wine, and even better company. Email Mandi @...
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Unwined: It's World Verdejo Day on June 5th!
We’re heading to Spain’s vibrant wine region of Rueda to celebrate World Verdejo Day on June 5th! Discover what makes this region so special, from its high-altitude vineyards and dramatic temperature swings to its unique soils and the star grape that put Rueda on the map: Verdejo. Joining me is...
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Unwined: Two fascinating guests from the world of wine!
Today on Unwined with Mandi, Mandi has her Wines of the Week and welcomes two fascinating guests from the world of wine and food. First, wine writer Magdalena Kaiser joins the show to discuss her new book celebrating the wines, food, and people of Niagara — and why the region continues to…
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Unwined: Wines for the season ahead
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...
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Unwined: Wine for Mother's Day
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…
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Unwined: Wine picks for hockey night!
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…
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Unwined: A deep dive into the wines of Portugal
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…
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Unwined: How sustainability is shaping the world of wine
With Earth Day around the corner, this week’s show explores how sustainability is shaping the world of wine — from the vineyard, to the bottle, and even into the heart of the city. Mandi speaks with Baptiste Meyniel of Domaine Haute Févrie in Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine about sustainable farming...
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Unwined: Every great bottle of wine has a voice, a place, and a purpose
Today’s show is all about storytelling—because behind every great bottle of wine, there’s a voice, a place, and a purpose. We’re kicking things off with one of the most respected voices in the wine world, Jacky Blisson MW. She’s joining us to talk about her brand-new YouTube docuseries, The Wine...
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Unwined: Travel, taste, and the experiences that bring it all together
Today on Unwined, it’s all about travel, taste, and the experiences that bring it all together. With Easter just around the corner, we begin in the kitchen with something a little unexpected—but absolutely delicious. Tony Drakos from Zoe Olive Oil joins us to share a chocolate olive oil cake…
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Unwined: All about Prince Edward County
Today on Unwined, the focus turns to one of Canada’s most exciting and rapidly evolving travel destinations—Prince Edward County. With its sandy beaches, standout wineries, vibrant food scene, and beautifully designed accommodations, the County offers a complete experience that continues to draw...
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Unwined: The focus is on wine....wine as culture
Today on Unwined, the focus is on a theme that sits at the very heart of wine—wine as culture. Wine is not just something we drink… it is history, identity, craftsmanship, and a true reflection of the people and places behind it. And there is no better place to explore this idea than Chianti...
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Unwined: Taking a little journey through the Mediterranean
Today’s show is taking us on a little journey through the Mediterranean — from the rugged vineyards of southern France to the mountains of Greece, and even into the world of one of the most ancient and essential ingredients in cooking: olive oil. We’re starting in the Languedoc, one of France’s...
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Unwined: It's the heart of Quebec food culture: poutine!
On today’s episode of Unwined with Mandi, we’re diving into a topic that’s very close to the heart of Quebec food culture: poutine. There’s a new effort underway to officially protect Quebec’s famous cheese curds — the ones that give poutine its signature squeak. Marjolaine Mondon from the…
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Unwined: Craftsmanship — in the glass and on the plate!
We’re diving into craftsmanship — in the glass and on the plate. First, we welcome Geneviève Charest, master blender at Sortilège, to talk about the art of blending Canadian whisky with Québec maple syrup. What does it actually take to balance spirit, sweetness, texture, and tradition? We’ll get...
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Unwined: Flavour, passion, and people who are absolutely obsessed with quality
Today - Unwined is packed. And we mean packed — with flavour, passion, and people who are absolutely obsessed with quality. First up, Chef Murteza Talu from the iconic Moishes joins us to talk about their Montréal en Lumière tasting menu. We’re diving into what makes a menu worthy of a festival...
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Unwined with Mandi: Getting you covered for Valentine's Day!
Today's show is kicking off with Wines of the Week — wines that've got you covered for both Valentine’s and Galentine’s. Whether you’re planning a candlelight romance or a no-drama night with your girls, we’ll talk about exactly what should be in your glass. Then… we’re going on a vin-venture to...
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Unwined: A mix of wine, food, and Montréal’s vibrant culinary scene!
This week on Unwined, Mandi Robertson takes listeners through a delicious mix of wine, food, and Montréal’s vibrant culinary scene. The show begins with Wines of the Week, including a spotlight on Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio, along with details about a tasting opportunity happening this...
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Unwined: Spain's Rioja wines. Plus: Prosecco and Italian cuisine
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re starting in Spain with Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta, one of Rioja’s historic benchmarks. I’ll be joined by Javier Bañales, who will walk us through what defines classic fine Rioja wines, why time and freshness matter so much, and why these wines remain timeless and...
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Unwined: Sustainability...what does it mean when it comes to wine?
We hear this word sustainability all the time - but what does it really mean when it comes to wine? Today we’ll ask that question to Meghan Littlejohn program manager from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. We will also have Alessio Planeta from Planeta Wines in Sicily. Alessio will talk about...
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Unwined: Diving into all things Japan!
If you’ve ever been curious about Japan — the culture, the food, the drinks, or even what it actually takes to get there — today’s show is for you. We’re diving into all things Japan, from what’s in your glass, to what’s on your plate, to how to confidently plan a trip to one of the most...
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Best of Unwined: French Beaujolais wines, Douro valley Portugal, a Spanish recipe pairing
Best of Unwined: French Beaujolais wines, Douro valley Portugal, a Spanish recipe pairing
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Best of Unwined: Quails' Gate in the Okanagan valley and Spanish Bierzo wines
Best of Unwined: Quails' Gate in the Okanagan valley and Spanish Bierzo wines
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Unwined: Sending this year off in style — with bubbles, brilliance and Highland elegance!
Today is our final show of 2025, and we’re sending this year off in style — with bubbles, brilliance, and a little Highland elegance. If there was ever a time to open something unforgettable, it’s New Year’s Eve, and no champagne captures that feeling quite like Krug. A house built on...
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Unwined: Here are Italy’s most exciting sparkling wine regions!
Today’s show is a full immersion into one of Italy’s most exciting sparkling wine regions: Alta Langa, the high-elevation jewel of Piedmont. We’re taking you to the hills where long traditions, cool mountain breezes, and meticulous craftsmanship come together to create some of Italy’s most…
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Unwined: Travel around the world in 60 minutes!
Today, travel around the world in a single show. Mandi will start with her Wines of the Week, featuring a little sparkle from Champagne and beautifully fresh wines from Chile. Then we’re bringing the spotlight back home to one of Montreal’s great restaurant institutions — Milos — to explore its...
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Unwined: Exploring the beauty of Alto Adige and the story behind one of its most distinctive wineries
Today on Unwined, Mandi has got a packed, delicious lineup for you, starting with her Wines of the Week — the best bottles to bring as host gifts this holiday season. Then you'll travel to Burgundy with Dimitri Bazas from Maison Champy, the oldest négociant house in the region, who’ll share the...
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Unwined: Flavour, Travel, and incredible stories
We’ve got a packed show full of flavour, travel, and incredible stories from the world of wine. I’m sharing my Wines of the Week—bottles that punch way above their price point and are perfect for sipping as we ease into the season. I’m also excited to announce that I’m hosting a luxury food and...
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Unwined: Keeping things affordable, delicious, and festive
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re keeping things affordable, delicious, and festive. I’m starting with my Wines of the Week, all from Alentejo — a region in Portugal known for generous, approachable wines that deliver amazing quality for the price. Then we shift into holiday mode with the...
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Unwined with Mandi! Celebrating craftsmanship, family and sparkle!
Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re celebrating craftsmanship, family, and a little bit of sparkle! First up, we’re heading to the Moët & Chandon pop-up at the SAQ Dix30, where you can pick up your favourite bottle of bubbly and have it personally engraved — just in time for the holidays. It’s the...
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The Wines of Alto Adige!
Today on Unwined, Mandi will be chatting with Catherine Denault from Saucette, who’s hosting some fun and creative wine events on the South Shore — because wine and good company always deserve a little local flair. Then, it’s off to Alto Adige, one of Italy’s most breathtaking and high-altitude...